Thrissur City
The cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur City is the prominent tourism destination of Kerala. This beautiful city is gifted with cultural heritage, archeological wealth and colourful festivals that attracts tourist from across the country. Thrissur is famous far and wide for its colourful Poonam festival. This colourful festival attracts devotees and visitors not only from inside the country, but far across as well.
The large procession by devotees and elephants make this festival o f Thrissur more fascinating and mesmerizing. The celebration of this festival lasts for 36 hours and devotees completely surrenders themselves in praying to the deity. This festival district has witnessed many rulers and dynasties starting with the Zamorins, Tipu Sultan to the Dutch and the British.
Sightseeing at Thrissur -
The Vadakunnathan Temple :
Built during the 8th century A.D Vadakunnathan Temple is one of the oldest temples in the state. It glorifies the classical genius of Kerala art of architecture. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is around 1000 years old. The temple witnesses the famous Thrissur Pooram festival in the month of April- May every year. Devotees from all over the country come to witness this most famous festival of Kerala. The architecturally beautiful city is also adorns with exquisite paintings and sculptures on its wall. The government has declared it as the national monument under the ancient monuments and archeological sites and it remains act. This oldest temple is the main attraction of this cultural capital city of Kerala.
Guruvayoor :
Situated 35 Kms away from Thrissur, Guruvayoor is the most sacr ed and important pilgrimage centre of Kerala. The main attraction of the place is the temple of Sree Krishna temple also known as Guruvayoor Ambalam. It is believed that this temple has magical charm and especially mentally disturbed patients comes here for offering prayer to the deity. The festival is heartily celebrated and devotees for far and wide of the country come to offer prayers at the shrine. Pakshipathalam, Kuruvadweep, Eddakal lakes are also some of the fascinating attractions of Guruvayoor. The enchanting Pakshipathalam is a small hill resort famous for colourful birds and exotic flora & fauna.
Arattupuzha :
Situated 14 Kms away from Thrissur town, the uniqueness of the festival attracts visitors from all over the place. In the month of April and May is held in the temple of Ayyappa Temple. The main attraction of the festival is the colourful festival and the procession. People carry images of deities of the 41 neighboring temples wholly devote their mind body and soul praying to the deity. The procession is also carried out by 61 elephants that adds more festive tempo in the festival.
Anakkayam :
This beautiful place offers visitors the must needed holidays from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Decorated with scintillating natural beauty it is the perfect holiday destination. The place is famous for its glittering sylvan lakes that offer the most soothing views to the tourist’s eye. The gushing water from the greenery of the hills is enough to leave any visitors spell bound.
Punnathur Kotta :
Near Guruvayur, 2km away, is 'Punnathur Kotta', the place where the temple elephants (numbering over 40) are taken care of. Nowhere else can so many elephants be seen at any one time.
Athirampally Waterfalls :
The waterfall dramatic and the playful of Athirampally is the main tourist attraction of Thrissur district of Kerala. This place is geographically blessed with serene natural beauty and exotic flora & fauna. Nature’s tranquility, picturesque hills and the soothing sound of waterfall gives much need relaxation. Some of the fascinating destinations to visit in an around the falls are Charpa Falls, Water Theme Parks, Malakapara Tea Gardens and Thumpurmuzhi Gardens. Visit once to this beautiful place and you will find natures at it best.
Nattika Beach
The undiscovered Nattika Beach is the most beautiful beach of Thrissur district Kerala. It palm fringed beach dotted with the swaying coconut trees gives a soothing view to the tourists eye. This serene beach is the ideal place to spend holidays in the leisure time. Nattika Beach is also known for glorious sun set view and visitors come here to enjoy the view that is awe-inspiring. Visitors are sure to get spell bound with the picturesque view of the palm fringed beach.
How to Get There :
Thrissur is well linked with airways, roadways and railways that has made accessible to this city easier. The International Nedumbassery air port is just 58 Kms away from this place. KSRTC buses have made even easier to access this cultural capital city of Kerala.
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