Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala, synonymous with the world famous and spectacular Pooram Festival. The abode of several prominent culture centres including the Kerala Kalamandalam, Sahitya Academy and SangeethaNataka Academy, Thrissur has an extraordinarily rich past as well as a vibrant present. Raja Rama Varma popularly known as SakthanThampuran is the architect of the present Thrissur town.From ancient times, this district with its cultural heritage and archaeological wealth has played a significant role in the political history of South India.
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Most important places to Visit in Thrissur. Sightseeing places inThrissur
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Best time to visit Thrissur
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Most important places to Visit in Thrissur./ Sightseeing places in Thrissur
ThrissurPooram (mid-April to mid-may), ShakthanThampuran Palace, ThekkinkaduMaidan, Vilangan Hills, ThrissurKole Wetlands, Vanchikulam, Archaeological and Art Museum, Thrissur, Thrissur Zoo, Mural Art Museum, Vadakkunnathan Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Paramekkavu Temple
Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur,
Which all places I can visit along with Thrissur?
Tour Itineries along with Thrissur
Cochin – Thrissur - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Cochin - Thrissur - Munnar - Alleppey - Kovalam - Thiruvanathapuram
Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Thrissur - Cochin
Cochin - Thrissur - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Best time to visit Thrissur
October to February
How to reach Thrissur?
By Air
The near airport to Thrissur is the Nedumbassery International Airport at Kochi. Kochi is approximately 79 kms and a 3 hour drive from Thrissur. You can hire a cab or take a bus from here to Thrissur. From Kochi to Thrissur is also an easy 2-hour train journey.
By Rail
Thrissur railway station is well connected with the rest of the country. Located 65 Kms away from the airport, the railway station is just a short walk from the Vaddakunnathan Temple. A few trains arriving at this railhead include Trivandrum Mail (from Chennai Central), Kerala Express (from New Delhi Railway Station) and Mumbai-Kanyakumari Express (from ChatrapatiShivaji Terminus).
By Bus
The Government owned transport and privately operated services have separate bus stops. State transport has a larger network with buses plying from Chennai (13 hours), Thiruvananthapuram (8 hours), Kochi (3 hours), Kozhikode (3 ½ hours), Kottayam and Palakkad (1 ½ hours).
More about Thrissur: https://www.keralatourism.org/districts/thrissur/