Thrissur famous for its rich history, cultural heritage, and archeological wealth is a meeting point of various cultures. Called ‘The Cultural Capital of Kerala’, Thrissur is one of the HOT spots of tourism in Kerala today, and the places of importance here are many….

Vadakkumnathan Temple a classic example of Kerala architecture is the happening place of ‘Thrissur Pooram’ the grandest of temple pageantries in Kerala, celebrated during April-May every year.

Anakkayam famous for its lake of cool placid waters and silent streams is breathtakingly beautiful.

Zoo which is in a 13.5 acre compound accommodates a variety of animals and the snake park houses a huge reptilian collection including King Cobras. Art Museum nearby displays a good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures, Kathakali figures, ancient jewelery and traditional Kerala lamps.

Cheruthuruthy, Kerala Kalamandalam is the home of renowned repository of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form. The institution also offers training in music, drama, and other dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam Thullal.

Kodungalloor a major port of the past, has the oldest mosque in the country. St. Thomas landed here in 52 AD.

Guruvayur is among India's most important pilgrimage centers and is also known as the Dwaraka of the South dating back to the 16th century. Punnathur Kotta near here is the place where the temple elephants are taken care of. Nowhere else can so many elephants be seen together at the same time.

Peechi is an exotic Wild life Sanctuary in the periphery of a Dam.

Athirappilly, Vazhachal near here is South India's most fascinating waterfalls.

Getting here
The nearest airport Cochin is only 78 km away. Thrissur Railway station is a major one on Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore and Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai routes. KSRTC Thrissur station operates buses to all district quarters and major towns in the state. Buses are also available to Chennai, Combathore, Bangalore, Palani and Thanchavoor.