Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple, Rockfort
417 steps up an 83-metre rock
⭐ Why it is famous
The Gaṇeśa said to have set down the Raṅganātha vimāna at Srirangam; sweeping views over the Kaveri from the summit.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The rock has 6th-century Pallava cave temples cut by Mahendravarman I; the summit shrine is later Nayak work.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry, small camera fee
- Climb early or after 17:00 — the rock gets hot
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple, Rockfort, Tiruchirappalli, TiruchirappalliTiruchirappalli Jn (TPJ) — 3 km
Tiruchirappalli bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) — 8 km
In the heart of Trichy town.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Trichy hotels of all grades
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Teppakulam tank
- St Joseph's church