This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

The Best Attractions In Thrissur

x
Thrissur pronunciation , is the fifth largest city, the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the 20th largest in India. It is also the headquarters of the Thrissur District. The City is built around a 65-acre hillock called the Thekkinkadu Maidan which seats the Vadakkumnathan temple. Thrissur was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 300 kilometres towards north-west of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.Thrissur is also known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history . One of the very famous cultural events in Thrissur includes 'Thrissur Pooram', wh...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

The Best Attractions In Thrissur

  • 1. Athirappilly Waterfalls Thrissur
    Athirappilly Falls, is situated in Athirappilly Panchayat, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District of Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges.It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet. Just a short drive from Athirappilly to the Vazhachal falls, which is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna. There is another waterfall on the way from Athirappilly to Vazhachal Falls, in close proximity to the road, which is locally called Charpa Falls. Athirappilly Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala and is nicknamed The Niagara of India.Controversy about a state-proposed hydroelectric dam on the Chalakudy River above the ...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 2. Vadakkunnathan Temple Thrissur
    Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at city of Thrissur, of Kerala state in India. This temple is a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala and has monumental towers on all four sides and also a kuttambalam. Mural paintings depicting various episodes from Mahabharata can be seen inside the temple. The shrines and the Kuttambalam display vignettes carved in wood. The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared as a National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. According to popular local lore, this is the first temple built by Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu. Thekkinkadu maidan, encircling the Vadakkunnathan Temple, is the main venue of the Thrissur Pooram. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter into the temple.In the year 2012...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 3. Snehatheeram Beach Thrissur
    Snehatheeram Beach or Love Shore is beach in Thalikulam of Thrissur District in Kerala State of India. It lies on the coast of Arabian Sea and attracts domestic tourists in every season. The beach was selected as the best beach tourism destination by the Department of Tourism during the year 2010. The beach is maintained by the Department of Tourism .
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 6. Triprayar Sri Rama Temple Thrissur
    Thriprayar is a town in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. It is famous for the Thriprayar Temple.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 8. Koodalmanikyam Temple Thrissur
    Koodalmanikyam Temple or Kudal Manikkam Temple / Koodalmanikkam Temple is a Hindu temple which is situated in Manavalassery village, Irinjalakuda, Trissur district, Kerala state, India. The temple comprises the main structure, walled compound with citadels, four ponds around the main structure where in one of the ponds is situated within the walled structure. Koodalmanikyam Temple is the only ancient temple in India dedicated to the worship of Bharata, the third brother of Rama, however the idol is that of Vishnu. Sangameshwara is another name associated with the deity at Koodalmanikyam. The temple is one of four in Kerala state that form a set called Nalambalam, each temple dedicated to one of the four brothers in Ramayana: Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The Thachudaya Kaimal as...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 9. Shakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur
    Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in City of Thrissur in Kerala state, India. It is named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department. The palace was converted into a museum in 2005 by State.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 11. Vilangan Hills Thrissur
    Vilangan Hills is a hillock located in Adat Panchayat, near Thrissur city of Kerala state in India. The hill gives a panoramic view of Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands from the top. The hill was referred as a Oxygen Jar of Thrissur city. The name 'Vilangan Kunnu' is a misnomer because 'Vilangan' itself means hill. There is no need of adding 'Kunnu' after 'Vilangan'. It is an ancient Malayalam word derived from proto-Dravidian language. Till the 1970s the word 'Kunnu' was not used by revenue authorities and locals. It is a recent addition. In Tamil too 'Vilangan' means hill.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 12. Kerala Kalamandalam Thrissur
    Kerala Kalamandalam, deemed to be University of Art and Culture by the Government of India, is a major center for learning Indian performing arts, especially those that developed in the Southern states of India, with the special emphasis on Kerala. It is situated in the small town of Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur, Thrissur District on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 13. Malakkappara Thrissur
    Malakkappara or Malakhappara is a small hill station and tourist destination, being a border place in the Thrissur district, state of Kerala, India. This is a lesser developed area in Kerala. Languages spoken: Malayalam PIN: 680721 Gram Panchayat: Athirappilly Village: Pariyaram in Chalakudy Taluk Legislative Constituency: Chalakudy Parliament Constituency: Chalakudy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 14. Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary Thrissur
    Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.The average summer temperature is 38 °C . The average winter temperature is 15 °C .
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 15. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum Thrissur
    Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum is a museum showcasing the richness, the variety and the evolution of the Ayurveda traditional medicine of India. The museum is located in Thaikkattussery, near Ollur in Thrissur in Kerala, India. The museum was inaugurated by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, on 28 December 2013. The exhibits include a diorama presentation of the history of Ayurveda from mythological period to modern times, a library of texts on Ayurveda, descriptions of various branches of Ayurveda, an exclusive section on Susrutha, a picture gallery, a 3-D gallery, and a digital library.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Thrissur Videos

Menu