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This is where Vadakkumnatha temple which is famous for the Thrissur pooram is situated. Guruvayoor Temple is also quite close to it.

The Falls from a fairly good height pierce through furious rocks down to the rock-beds, creating water-sparks. Across down the road, about 1.5 km away, the Chapra Falls nab the visitors to its fold. Move further about 5 km to the glamourous Vazhachal Falls. Further east, Akkayam Falls impatiently awaits to lure the visitors.

Attractions in Thrissur

Popular attractions in the Cultural Capital of Kerala.

Chalakkudy

Chalakudy located 35 Km from Thrissur and lies on the route to the Athirappally waterfalls and water theme parks. The Divine Retreat Centre, a Roman Catholic prayer and retreat centre at Muringur is near Chalakudy.

Chathakudam

A 2300 year old temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

Crow Habitat

For crow lovers the right place to enjoy is Kakkathuruth (Crow Island) in Kunnamkulam, about 25 km away from Thrissur town.

Divine Retreat Center

The Divine Retreat Centre is the largest Catholic retreat centre in the world. Over 10 million pilgrims from all over the world have attended retreats here since 1990,till 2010. Weekly retreats in 7 languages are held non-stop every week of the year. It is truly an achievement possible only by the grace of God.

Ekadassi at Sri Krishna Temple

Home of Sri Krishna Temple. The Hindus in general consider Ekadasi a very auspicious day. Of the 24 Ekadasis in a year, the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi which falls in the Malayalam month Vrischikam (November/December) is observed as Guruvayur Ekadasi.

Guruvayoor

Guruvayur (Guruvayoor) is a small town .Like most of Kerala it is an agricultural area.It is a prominent pilgrimage center for the Hindus. This temple town lies 25 km to the north west of Thrissur City. It derives its name from the centuries old Guruvayur temple which is one of the most important temples in Kerala.

Thrissur Pooram

The most famous temple festival in Kerala. Thrissur Pooram is known as the Pooram of Poorams in Kerala. Each temple will parade 15 beautifully caparisoned pachyderms, the tallest and well-figured available in Kerala.

Guide to Thrissur in Kerala

The district’s East boundary touches Tamil Nadu, south Ernakulam district, west Arabian sea and north Malappuram and Palakkad districts It is located in the middle of Kerala State.

If you have come to Kerala in search of traditional arts, start your journey from Thrissur,known as the cultural capital of Kerala- a status it enjoyed since Maharaja Sakthan Tampuran rebuilt his capital after its destruction by the army of Tipu Sultan in the Mysore wars in eighteenth century. Thrissur town is the headquarters of Thrissur district. Thrissur is a bustling market hub on teh highway of NH 47 and forms a convenient base for exploring the cultural riches of central Kerala.

The famous Vadakkumnathan temple, where the highly acclaimed Pooram festival is celebrated, is situated in the heart of the town. Nearby there are two other famous temples – Paramakavu and Thiruvampady – who are the organizers of Thrissur Pooram. As strange enough, Vadakumnathan temple- the largest temple in the State has no role in the Pooram. Swaraj Round, in the centre of which Vadakumnathan temple is located, is famous on many counts. Sixteen roads sprout from the Round to different directions.

The Lourdes Cathedral in the town has an underground chamber. The beauty of the structure is amazing. A general museum, an archaeological museum and a zoo are there in the town. The famous Shaktahan Tampuran Palace is located in the heart of the town. The Palace is an archaeological asset.

Thrissur is famous for tyre moulds.Over 300 tyre-mould manufacturing units function in the town. The moulds manufactured here find their way to almost all countries in the world. Another noteworthy feature is that Thrissur town boasts of more than 250 gold and jewelery shops. Today, Thrissur derives most of its income from remittance cheques sent by expatriates in the Gulf, which is reflected by the predominenace of ostentatious modern houses in the surrounding villages.

Thrissur is a great place to shop for Kerala handifcrafts such as carved wooden elephants, miniature medallion-fringed colourful umbrellas akin to those used for pooram, snake boats and kathakali figurines. Not forgetting the exquisite range of zari bordered handloom 'mundu', the traditional attire of Kerala folk.

There are countless fast food joints where you can sample the local cuisine - omelettes, dosas, parottas and egg masala- all freshly prepared, lip smacking and unbelievably cheap.

Tourist Office: DTPC, Mon-Sat 10 am to 5pm --0487 232 0800 Ramanilayam, Thrissur

Accommodation: 1 The Sidhartha Regency, Thrissur 2 Kadappuram Beach Resort, Nattika (3 Star) 3 The River Retreat, Cheruthuruthy (3 Star) 4 Casino Hotel, Thrissur, Trichur Towers, Thrissur

Getting There:

Air: Nedumbassery Airport. Distance 45 km Rail : Thrissur., Access from all centres in India Road : KSRTC. Access from all centres in Kerala

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