Tourism Places in Thrissur

Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala, famous for Thrissur Pooram. The famous Guruvayur Temple is in Thrissur district. Vadukkumnathan Temple and ParamelKavu are the other two temples of fame. The famous Kodungallur Bhagavathi Temple is also in Thrissur district.

There are some other places of tourist interest also like Athirappalli and Vazhachal Waterfalls, and Punnathoor Fort. Cheruthuruthy, the home of Kalamandalam, the school of dance and music, is also in the Thrissur district. Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi are head quartered at Thrissur. Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Archeological & Art Museum, Thrissur Zoo, Appan Thampuran Smarakam, Vilangan Kunnu, and Chimmini Dam are some of the important tourist spots in the district.

Thrissur Pooram is the major festival of this district. Lakhs of people throng Thrissur during Pooram, to watch the decorated elephants, melams, kudamattom and the fireworks.

Guruvayoor Temple : Guruvayoor Temple is the most famous Sree Krishna Temple in South India

Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple : Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the oldest temples in the state

Kodungallur : Kodungallur is situated 32 km away from Kochi and 42km from Thrissur, near the Arabian Sea Shore

Kerala Kala Mandalam : Kerala Kala Mandalam is situated at Cheruthuruthi on the banks of Bharathapuzha, 30 km from Thrissur

Punnathoor Fort : Situated 2 km away from Guruvayoor is the Punnathoor Fort

Athirappalli and Vazhachal Waterfalls : Athirappalli and Vazhachal Waterfalls are two scenic and popular waterfalls located about 63 km away from Thrissur, on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges, 5km apart

Dream World : Dream World is situated at Kanjirappilli 32 km away from Chalakkudi

Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple : This Sree Rama Temple is situated at Thriprayar about 32 km away from Thrissur

Koodalmanikyam Sree Bharatha Temple : Koodalmanikyam Sree Bharatha Temple is situated 25 km away from Thrissur in the Kodungallur route

Arattupuzha : The famous Ayyappa temple at Aarattupuzha is just 14 kms south of Thrissur town