Manora :
The eight-storeyed victory tower here was built by the Maratha
King Serfoji in the year 1814 to commemorate the victory of the
British over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo. The name 'Mannora'
is derived from the word minaret meaning small minar. From this
30 metre high tower one can have a panoramic view of the palm
fringed Bay of Bengal. This tower also served as a light house.
Gangaikonda cholapuram :
The Brahadeeswarar temple at Gangaikondacholapuram was conceived
and constructed by the Chola King Rajendra - I after his victory
over the kingdoms bordering the river Ganga. Apart from the huge
Nandi, there are some beautiful sculptures including a dancing
Ganesha, a lion-headed well and a stunning figure of King
Rajendra being crowned by Siva and Parvati.
Kallanai :
Not far from the island is one of the greatest engineering
marvels of India. The Grand Anaicut built by Karikalan Chola in
the 2nd century A.D. to harness the waters of the Kaveri. Made
of stone, the dam is 329 m long and 20m wide and still very much
in use. Additions have been made in the form of a road bridge on
top of the dam. This is a good picnic spot.
Mukkombu :
Mukkombu is a beautiful excursion centre, just 18 kms from
Tiruchirappalli on the river banks of Cauvery and Kollidam. This
place is called upper dam. It is an attraction for the tourists
and also for the people of all ages by its park, greenish garden
scince park,toy train,merry go round, fishing facility, and
boating facility.
Kolli Hills :
This hill station in Namakkal district at an altitude of 1190
mts, is an unexploited pleasure. Sri Arappaleeswarar Temple on
top of the hills called Chathuragiri is one of the oldest. The
terrace type serpentine ghat road, the fruits culitvated here,
honey and the unchanged tribal cultures are unique memories. The
wonderful Agasangangai Waterfall flowing from a height of over
200 feet is a unique scene. Valvil Ori Festival and Tourism
Festival are celebrated during August every year.
Ponnaniyaru Dam :
Ponnaniyaru dam is situated south of Tiruchirappalli. It is 24
kms from Manapparai and 9 kms from Vaiyampatti. Ponnaniyaru dam
is built across perumal malai and Chemmalai . This dam site is
an ideal place for excursion.
Kudumiyanmalai
The Siva temple here has some interesting inscriptions as well
as beautiful sculptures. One of the inscriptions deals with the
musical treatise of Mahendravarman Pallava and his
experimentation with an eight-stringed instrument called
Parivadini.