Thrissur Tour and Travel Guide

Thrissur–The city of Heritage and Culture in Kerala

About Thrissur Tour and Travel Guide

Also called the cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is a must-see place for classical Keralan performing arts, religious sites as well as the much-known Thrissur Pooram festival, Onam festival apart from the world-famous Vadakkumnathan Temple. You can come to this city through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Thrissur is the small form of Thiru-Shiva-Per-Ur literally meaning “a city having three temples of Lord Shiva”. The name was later anglicized as Trichur. Thrissur is a place of festive glitter and in the earlier era, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Kochi. The festivals here are a big attraction for travelers. Other travel spots in Thrissur are the Vadakkumnathan Kshetram Temple, Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran, Archaeology Museum, Athirapally Falls, and Heritage Garden apart among many more. You can come to this place through Kerala holiday trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

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Best time to visit Trichur

You can have a trip to Thrissur in winter, from October to March. You can visit during one of the festivals held with pomp and show here. In the month of April or May, the well-known Thrissur Pooram festival is celebrated. Thrissur is also the host to Pulikali at the time of Onam celebrations held in the months of August or September depending upon the Malayalam calendar.

How to reach Trichur?

You can reach Trichur from Cochin via road or rail. Cochin is well connected by air to different parts of India.

Things to do in Trichur

Trichur is a good place for environmental and heritage tourism.

Places to see in Trichur

Athirapally, Trichur

Situated at a distance of 60 km from Thrissur, Athirapally Falls is a mesmerizing cascade of waters full of froth that makes the path from the Anamudi mountains in the Western Ghats. Also referred to as Bahubali Waterfall, this 80 ft high as well as 330 ft wide marvel is the biggest waterfall in Kerala. It is also called the "Niagara Falls of India". From here, the Athirapally falls flows in the exotic greenery of Vazhachal Forest towards the Arabian Sea, making a mesmerizing vista of scintillating water, emerald jungles as well as the azure sky. You can come here through a Kerala trip guide. At Athirapally, you can see charming green Sholayar Peaks that peer over the fast-moving falls. The backdrop is the rustling jungle foliage and a site for shooting various movies. Here you

can see the endangered Hornbill species. Above the falls, you find a pool and this is the time to relax. Get down at a distance of 100 meters from the mountains and see the fall. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages. The fall joins with the Chalakudy river before it finally mixes with the sea. You also find the water theme parks on the route to Athirapally like Silver Storm and Dream World apart from various resorts. These are among the well-known waterfalls of Kerala and you can come here through the Kerala vacation trip package.

Charpa Falls, Trichur

Charpa Falls is another delight of nature and a place of delight. Cascading down from a height, this fall is part of River Chalakudy and provides a breathtaking experience. Athirappilly Falls as well as Lake Vachumaram are near Charpa Falls. You can come here through Kerala environmental trip packages.

Vadakkumnathan temple, Trichur

With beautiful Mural paintings, some more than 400 years old, this splendid 1000-year-old temple as well as its historical structure is well known for Nataraja Mural located near the main gate. You can come here through Kerala temple tour packages. To date, the structure displays original colors despite being so old. The shrine of Vadakkumnathan is located here. The shrines of Mahavishnu as well as Shankaranarayan are also in the temple. It has one of the biggest Dance Halls also called Koothambalam which depicts the distinct Keralan architecture. You can partake in the traditional performances called Nangyar Koothu. Outside the main temple complex, you find Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple as well as Paramekkavu Devi Temple, considered as sister temples of Vadakkumnathan. This Temple is open to Hindus and non-Hindus are not permitted but they can enjoy the outside premises. You can come to this place through Kerala religious trip package.

Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Trichur

Shakthan Thampuran Palace located in Thrissur has been the royal residence of the Cochin king and a well-known travel attraction due to its historical significance. Also called Vadakkekara Palace, its past refers to the King of Cochin named Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran which was built in 1795. The king was known for his generosity and his reign is also referred to as the 'Golden Age of Kochi'. The beautiful palace is a fusion of Kerala as well as the Dutch styles of architecture and is an exemplary structure to see. You can come here through Kerala heritage tour packages. The palace has a shrine for the God of serpents also called Serpent Grove or Sarpakavu. Various varieties of flora and fauna are apart from a heritage garden located inside the premises. If you ask for prior permission, you can come here for a family picnic. The lawns of the palace are stunning. You can come here through the Kerala tour package. This is also among the fine picnic spots of Kerala.

The Shakthan Thampuran Palace comes under the archaeological department and was transformed into a museum in the year 2005. The museum has unique bronze, as well as granite sculptures, coins, inscription plates, and utensils, made used by the royals as well as the currency used during the rule of Kochi kings. You find antiques dating back to the stone age and these are on display. The enchanting architecture is a must-see for culture buffs. It is among the fine palaces of Kerala and you can come here through the Kerala heritage trip package.

Vazhachal Falls, Trichur

There are three shades as well as sittings constructed to relax with friends as well as family. The rocky falls are a must-visit if you are in Kerala. Vazhachal Falls is a well-known picnic spot. You can travel a distance of 60 km from Thrissur as well as 5 km from Athirapally in order to reach this spot. Vazhachal Falls have thick forests of Sholayar ranges engulfing it. Because of the rocky terrain, River Chalakudy splits into three branches, resuming the flow and engulfing the small islands created by riparian forests. These are among the must-see waterfalls of Kerala and you can come here through the Kerala nature tourism guide.

Thrissur Zoo, Trichur

Also called the Trichur Zoo, Thrissur Zoo and the State Museum is located in the center of Thrissur. Commenced in 1885, the attraction engulfs an area of around 13.5 acres. The zoo has different species of animals, reptiles as well as birds. Apart from the diverse variety of fauna, the zoo also has various other attractions of fascination. You find the Zoological Garden, Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum as well as an Art Museum, depicting the socio-cultural heritage. You can come here through Kerala wildlife trip packages. The Art Museum in Thrissur Zoo has a unique collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures, Kathakali figures, ancient jewelry as well as traditional Kerala lamps. You can see historical items on display like swords, jewelry, rocks, stuffed butterflies, etc. Some of the animals here are tigers, lions, deer, sloth bears, monkeys, hippopotamus, camels, pink flamingos, Mithun of the northeastern hills, as well as lion-tailed macaques. There is a building in the zoo compound and this is the abode just for snakes. It has a collection of King Cobras, Cobras, Python, Kraits, Vipers as well as Rat Snakes. You can come here through Kerala wildlife trip packages.

Peechi Dam, Trichur

Peechi Dam lies at a distance of 23 km from Thrissur. The dam is the principal irrigation project of Thrissur. It is a wonderful attraction, and travelers come for this wonderful picnic spot. It has various boating facilities offered at this reservoir. You can also see Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary here, a must-see place for lovers of nature. The dam is built across the Manali River. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages. The dam is built across an area of 3200 acres. Built-in 1957, it could earlier irrigate 17555 Hectares of land in Mukundapuram, Thrissur, Thalappilly as well as Chavakkad Taluk. Peechi Dam also provides drinking water to Thrissur. You can come here through a Kerala trip guide through Hellovisit.

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near the dam and is a must-see place. It came into existence in 1958 and is a 125 square km lush area. It has distinct flora as well as fauna. Ponmudi with an elevation of 923 m is the tallest peak in the sanctuary with an average rainfall of around 3000 mm. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.