Thrissur is one of those rare cities that offer a tourist everything he might be looking for when choosing a holiday destination. Be it historical monuments, places of worships, parks or natural beauty, Thrissur boasts of it all. The cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is often referred to as the Golden City in India. It is well known for the various festivals celebrated here, and it is said that Thrissur is the short name for Thrishivaperur, which means ’the City with Lord Shiva’s Name’. The picturesque beauty of Thrissur promises to captivate you. Situated in South India, the city experiences extremely hot summers but it is during this time that the famous eight-day long Puram festival takes place, bringing with it tourists from all over the world.
The temples, museums, churches, beaches, picnic spots, hills, dams, zoos, and palaces make Thrissur a holiday destination for people of all ages and types. Its ever-growing industries make it a place for business travelers as well.
Thrissur is a land full of festivals and rituals that liven up the city all year round. There is not a single dull moment here. The Vadakkunnathan Temple, one of Asia’s largest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in Thrissur. The Bible Tower, which is one of the tallest towers in Asia, is also situated here. The Thrissur Zoo and Museum is another tourist attraction in the city. There is also an archeological museum, which is nothing short of fascinating, and the Shakthan Thampuran Palace that you can visit in Thrissur.
Chavakkad Beach, Peechi Dam and Charpa Falls are perfect places to truly soak in the city’s natural beauty. A visit to any of these spots is sure to be a relaxing and rejuvenating one. The Vilangan Hils located here provide panoramic views of the city and the surrounding, making it a great picnic spot or couple’s getaway.
The festivals, tourist destinations, natural beauty and soothing atmosphere all come together in perfect synchronization to make Thrissur a must-visit city.
Traveling around Thrissur is convenient and economical. There are government run buses that ply through the city and are safe and economical. You will also find private buses that help you get to and from the tourists spots around Thrissur. Apart from buses, the city has auto-rickshaws which can be found at every nook and corner. Sometimes, the auto-rickshaw drivers can double up as tour guides, giving you details of the place you are visiting. Moving about on foot is also possible as some of the tourist spots are situated close to each other. You can alternatively choose to hire a taxi or rent a car to move around comfortably and at your own pace.
On a daily basis there are approximately 165 flights that operate at Cochin International Airport.Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Thrissur through train.Thrisur, Punkunnamare some of the most popular train stations in Thrissur.On an average about 200+ trains pass through Thrissur on a daily basis.Kochi to Thrissur, Aluva to Thrissur, Kollam to Thrissurare some of the most popular routes to Thrissur with 263, 242, 195 trains weekly respectively.
By road Thrissur is surrounded by Palakkad, Malappuram, Ernakulam which are 35.14 km, 38.16 km, 39.28 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.
Thrissur has a total of 32 hotels.There are 32 hotels in Thrissur with the popular ones being Joys Palace, The River Retreat Heritage Ayurvedic Resort, Hotel Pooram International, Hotel Niya Regency, Lulu International Convention Center and Garden Hotel, Kadappuram Beach Resort etc.
'This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the largest temples in Kerala and even in India. Situated at the heart of the city, it displays the Kerala style of architecture. The festival...
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