The beauty of having your own rental car is that you can go where you want, when you want. Make full use of your freedom by discovering all there is to do in Tiruchirappalli. It’s just 40 miles away. Among your first few stops here should be Vayalur Murugan Temple, Rock Fort and Vekkaliamman Temple. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Tarangambadi, 40 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, let it be Sri Saranaka Ratchakar Shiva Temple. (But we’d also highly recommend Danish Fort and Silappathikara Art Gallery.)