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Gurvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim towns in Southern India.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

The nearest airport is Nedumbassery (87 km)

[edit] By train

Though there is a railway station at Gurvayoor, it is more convenient to take the train up to Thrissur and then take a taxi (approx Rs 300) to Gurvayoor.

[edit] By bus

You can get a bus from near Railway station (KSRTC) or a private bus from Shakthan Thampuran Bus Stand. Aana kota just 2km from gvr.

[edit] By car

[edit] Get around

Taxis and Auotrickshaws are available at nominal rates. Be sure you fix your price before getting in to one or else there is a chance of the drivers fleecing the passengers.

[edit][add listing] See

• Athirapally, In the Sholayar ranges, this 80 ft high waterfall is a popular picnic spot.
• Bhagavathy Temple
• Cheraman Juma Masjid (at Kodungalloor), Strange but true this mosque resembles a Hindu temple in appearance. The mosque was built in 629AD. This is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started.
• Cheruthuruthy, Seat of the Kerala Kalamandalam, renowned world over for its Kathakali training center. Training in Kalamandalam, Mohiniattam, Thullal and other art forms of Kerala are imparted here. Ph - 0488-462418
• Elephant Fort, Punnathoorkotta, Home to about 50 temple elephants
• Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam Temple,
• Mammiyoor Shiva Temple
• Parthasarathy Temple
• Portuguese Fort
• Saint Thomas Memorial (at Kodungalloor) - Formerly called Muziris. One of the apostles St. Thomas is believed to have landed here. The church established by him has some very ancient relics.
• Sri Krishna Temple - Open from 3am in the morning to 9:15pm in the night with a brief closure between 12:30PM to 3:30PM.
• Thiruvanchikulam Temple ,
• Thiru Venkatachalapathy Temple
• Vazhachal, Nestled among dense green cover the Chalakudy river creates this beautiful waterfall ideal for a picnic.
• Choolpuram, Famous tourist spot.

[edit] Other attractions

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit][add listing] Eat

Around the temple one can find plenty of pure vegetarian restaurants. The cuisine is mostly South Indian. Most restaurants serve good ghee roast dosa.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Krishna Inn, East Nada, 0487-2550777.

[edit] Get out

Once you're done with all the temple visits, head to Chavakkad Beach around five Kms from Guruvayur. A beautiful quiet beach during the day. To watch the fishermen bring in their catch get to the beach around 5PM - an awesome sight with a zillion fish on display on the beach itself.