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City in Kerala, India
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Thrissur (originally Thirusivaperoor, formerly Trichur) is a popular city and district in the central part of Kerala in Southern India. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, with numerous cultural institutions, art centers, museums, etc.
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Established in 1976 at Ayyanthole where Sri. Ramavarma Appanthampuran who lived the Kumarapuram Palace. This is also a cultural museum.
It has the best collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewelers of the Cochin dynasty.
Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica
The Roman Catholic Minor Basilica built in 1875 is locally called Puthen Palli. The long steeple is visible from anywhere in the town. The chapel has 15 altars. It boasts neo-Gothic spires and the largest interior of any church in South India with a lot of mural paintings on the walls and ceilings.
Named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Sri. Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological Department.
Thrissur Zoo and Museum
It is a major attraction for children and students with a variety of animals. There is a special building which houses snakes. Two beautiful niches with majestic seating are arranged for senior citizens to take rest while their children enjoy the sprawling zoo campus.
Vilangan Hills
This hillock has been converted by the tourism department as an amusement park. While grown ups relish the scenic splendor from the hill top. Children can relax and play to their hearts. Lot of people use this place for their morning walk. Early in the morning walking to the top of hillock is a good exercise. View from top of the hill is really good especially at the time of sun rise and sun set. Now this place is under control of Thrissur District Tourism Promotion Council and they charge nominal fee for admission to amusement park and parking the vehicle.
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 was inaugurated by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, on 28 December 2013.
Nehru Park, Thrissur, is a children’s park named after the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and is owned by Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Park is located in the heart of the city with great scenery spread across 8.5 acres. The park was inaugurated by the first Vice President of India Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in 1959.
Beautiful Bhagavathy Temple in a photogenic sprawling sylvan compound.
Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Kerala, is located in the heart of Thrissur City in the state of Kerala, India. The main attraction is an underground shrine, considered a masterpiece of architectural design. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church.
This high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges on the Western Ghats is a popular picnic spot. Two amusement parks, DreamWorld and SilverStorm, are located nearby. The falls are referred to as the Niagara Falls of India - you can spot two large falls reminiscent of the bridal veil and Horseshoe Falls at Niagara, and a smaller falls nearby. The falls are most famous for being shooting locations for popular Indian movies such as Ravan, Punnagai Mannan and Guru. From the entrance, a 5-minute walk leads to the head of the falls. From there, a walking path criss-crosses downward to the foot of the falls. The water falls into a deep well, making the location unseemingly dangerous, so the water area is off-limits to tourists.
Kallayi Hills
This hill station is also known as Narimadakkunnu. This is a beautiful place. Many newly married couples prefer this place for still and moving photography, while many film makers also prefer this place for song scenes. It's a place of natural beauty.
It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
It is a good picnic spot. Buses from Thrissur and by taxi. Boating is permitted in the reservoir and occasionally you can see wild tuskers on the forested banks, part of which forms a reserved forest.
It is unique in being the largest elephant park in the world with over 60 elephants.
Close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
A favorite beach picnic spot for local people with essential facilities, good restaurants and life guard on duty. This is similar in concept to Cherai beach; but a lot less crowded. This facility won a state tourism award in 2011.
Chavakkad Beach
A seashore of rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner. North Indian dishes served after 6PM. Famous for their Masala Dosai.
Continental and Indian restaurant
Multi cuisine restaurant.
This hotel provides good North Indian food.
Multi cuisine restaurant.
Multi cuisine restaurant.
Chinese restaurant with international and Indian cuisine.
Hotel and multi cuisine restaurant.
Vegetarian restaurant
Multi cuisine restaurant.
Brain dishes, Cassava, Koonthal, Kada fry etc.
also known as Parvattani Pottakulam Bar
Juices, shakes.
An old lodge converted bar, it is today one of the best bars in Thrissur, The food is very good and priced reasonably for bar standards. You have options such as rooftop, air-conditioned, or a room would be made available for more personal conversations.
Good shakes and ice cream.
restaurant/bar
This hotel is located near to the private bus station (Shakthan Stand).
An exclusive island guesthouse in the backwaters.
This is one of the best hotels in Thrissur offering quality accommodation at reasonable prices. They also have a hotel and bar facilities. The most distinguishing feature from other hotels is that it is located in the heart of the town yet offer great car parking space.
Parking can be an issue during the peak seasons as theu don't have a large parking ground
Rooms may be available even on the main night of the Poorum for ₹500 per 12 hours.
By train
Thrissur City is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India.
By bus
You can also get in to Thrissur City by bus from cities like Kozhikode, Kannur Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai and Coimbatore.
By road
Thrissur is well connected by NH 544 and NH 17 to other cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai and Pollachi by road.
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