Rockfort Temple (Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple)

Rockfort Temple crowns a massive rock in the heart of Trichy, believed to be among the oldest rock formations on earth, older than the Himalayas. The complex houses the Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple at its summit along with the Thayumanavar and Manikka Vinayakar shrines lower down, each accessible via a steep flight of steps cut into the rock. Panoramic views over the Cauvery and the city reward the climb, making this Trichy's most recognizable and most visited landmark.