If you would like to visit other places of interest near Tiruchirappalli and there are several options depending upon your interests and preferences. If you would like spend some time at the pristine beaches and enjoy a tranquil holiday near the sea then Puducherry would be ideal for you. Pondicherry is located 207 kilometres away from Tiruchirappalli. You can also travel 336 kilometres to Chennai for good food, shopping and clubbing too. Another popular destination which you can visit is the temple town of Mahabalipuram or Mammalapuram. Mahabalipuram is located 291 kilometres from Tiruchirappalli and is famous for its temples, beaches and Sarees.