Thrissur

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Thrissur [1] is a city situated in central part of Kerala in Southern India. It is the head quarters of the district with the same name. It is an important cultural centre, and is known as the "Cultural Capital" of Kerala. It is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. The festival is held near the Vadakkumnathan temple, in April or May. Also the venue of Pulikali during Onam celebrations in August or September. Thrissur is also the best shopping center in Kerala for Silks and Gold ornaments.

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[edit] Get in

[edit] By air

Direct flights there from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives, Europe and Sri Lanka.

[edit] By train

Thrissur city is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi. Most of the express trains stop at Thrissur railway station. This station is very near to KSRTC bus stand.

[edit] By bus

You can also reach here by bus from cities like Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananam, Chennai, Mumbai and Coimbatore.

[edit] By road

Thrissur is well connected to other cities Kochi, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai and Pollachi by road.

[edit] Get around

  • Bus - local bus service system is cheap.
  • Autorickshaw - Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport provided you don't have your own means of transportation. Autorickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. How ever it is a rule that such autorickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.
  • Taxi - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one's having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as 'Tourist taxis' are meant for long travel or one day trips.
  • Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.
  • Bike - Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.
  • Walk - Many places of attractions are near by other so you could walk between them. Thrissur town is a not a very big place so that people can walk around.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit] City

  • Shakthan Thampuran Palace - Named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Sri. Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological Department.
  • Archeological & Art Museum - It has a good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewelers.
  • Thrissur Zoo It is a major attraction for children and students with a variety of animals.
  • Kerala Sahitya Academy - established on August 15, 1956. It aims at the development of Malayalam Language and Literature and works in co-operation with the Kendra Sahitya Academy in New Delhi. There is a good library attached to the Academy consisting of 2 sections the General Section & the Research Section.
  • Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy - This was established in 1962, the aim of the Academy is to promote the sculpture, painting and visual arts.
  • Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy - It is also located in city and was established on April 12, 1938. It's aim is to foster and develop Kerala Dance, Drama and Music and to promote through the cultural unity of Kerala. It works in close collaboration with the Kendra Sangeetha Nataka Academy in New Delhi for the enrichment of Indian culture. A regional theatre is constructed in Thrissur with all modern facilities.
  • Appan Thampuran Smarakam - Established in 1976 at Ayyanthole where Sri. Ramavarma Appanthampuran who lived the Kumarapuram Palace. This is also a cultural Museum.
  • Vilangan Kunnu - This hillock has been converted by the tourism department as an amusement park. While grown ups relish the scenic splendor from the hill top. Children can relax and play to their hearts. Lot of people use this place for their morning walk. Early in the morning walking to the top of hillock is a good exercise. View from top of the hill is really good especially at the time of sun rise and sun set. Now this place is under control of Thrissur District Tourism promotion Council and they charge nominal fee for admission to amusement park and parking the vehicle.

[edit] Rural

  • Athirappilly Falls (63 km from Thrissur City) This 80 feet high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges is a popular picnic spot. Two amusement parks - DreamWorld and SilverStorm - are located nearby.
  • Vazhachal - Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
  • Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary- (23 km from city) It is very unique in being the largest elephant park in the world with over 60 elephants.
  • Peechi Dam - (20 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
  • Chavakad Beach - (25 km) A sea shore for rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.
  • Kerala Kalamandalam - (30 km) It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
  • Kallayikkunnu - (30 km) this hill station is also known as nirimadakkunnu. This is a beautiful place near to Kunnamkulam, exactly 2.5 km from Kunnamkulam on Kozhikode road. Many newly married couples prefer this place for still and moving photography, while many film makers also prefer this place for song scenes. Its a place of natural beauty.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Mothimahal. Mothimahal (Hotel Mothimahal), Two hotels. Mothimahal,Ming palace where you can find foods at reasonable rates.

Hotel & Multi Cuisine Restaurant M.G. Road, Near Over Bridge THRISSUR, Kerala mothimahal@yahoo.com Contact us : 0091-9447170515 Mr. Mothilal Res: 0091 - 487- 2422203 Mob: 0091- 9447170515  edit

  • Indian Coffe House - Round North/Vadakke stand
  • Mithila Vegetarian Restaurant - Round North
  • Bharath Hotel - Round South - Good Vegetarian food. North Indian dishes start after 6:00 PM
  • Central Hotel - Chembukkavu
  • Hotel Ambadi - Round West
  • Hotel Navarathna - Round West. This hotel provides good North Indian food. This is near Khadi Gramodhyog Show room in Round West
  • There are many small houses in the small lane near Dolors Basillica which specilaises in selling fresh vellayappams and other delicacies. One should definitely try the delicacies from there.
  • One should definitely try the cuisines from the toddy shops located in small villages.

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  • Bini Bar & Restaurant - Round North
  • Central Hotel Bar & Restaurant - Chembukkavu
  • Aramana Bar - Chettiyangadi
  • Alukkas Bar - Chettiyangadi
  • Hotel Merlin International - near Thrissur Railway Station
  • Kovilakam - Near Patturaickal Junction
  • Kolkata Bar & Restaurant - Off Round South
  • Yatri Nivas - Chembukkavu
  • J.P Bar - West Fort
  • Kavitha Bar - Punkunnam
  • Apsara Bar(also known as Parvattani Pottakulam Bar) - East Fort
  • Hotel Krishna (near Vilangan hills)
  • Hotel Prince, West Fort
  • Joyce Palace, Near Shakthan Thmapuran stand
  • Ashoka Inn, Near Shakthan Thmapuran stand

[edit] Stay Safe

Thrissur city is generally a safe city for a regular tourist. Take the precautions which you would be regularly taking in various other small cities in India. Beware of Pick pocketing. Certain areas near the bus stands and railway station may not be a good place for women moving around alone in the nights.

Thrissur city has three police stations. The East Police Station located in between the Municipal Bus Stand and 'Sakthan Thampuran' Bus Stand. The West Police Station is located at the suburb of Ayyanthole just next to the District Collectorate (H.Q of the civil administration). The Traffic Police Station is just opposite to the East police station quite close to the Police Club and the Fire Station. Regular patrols of the law and order and the traffic police are present in various parts of the town.

For help dial:

  • 100 - Police Control Room
  • 101 - Fire Brigade Control Room

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Mothimahal (Hoetl Mothimahal), MG Road, Thrssur (MG road, Thrissur round), ☎ 914872422203, [2]. Two hotels. Ming palace is Chinese Restaurant where no stay available. And Mothimahal where you can find rooms at reasonable rates.

Hotel & Multi Cuisine Restaurant M.G. Road, Near Over Bridge THRISSUR, Kerala mothimahal@yahoo.com Contact us : 0091-9447170515 Mr. Mothilal Res: 0091 - 487- 2422203 Mob: 0091- 9447170515

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  • Casino Hotel
  • Coconut Island [3] - an exclusive island guesthouse in the backwaters.
  • Dass Continental
  • Elite International
  • Krishna (Near Vilangan Hills)
  • Love shore Inn (near the railway station)
  • Merlin International
  • Pathans
  • Sidhartha

[edit] Get out

Thrissur Railway Station is a major station in the Southern Railway network and all important trains stop here. Regular train services are there to Cochin and Palakkad are available from here. Thrissur also has a suburban station Punkunnam, but only local passenger trains and a few express trains stops here.

The 'Sakthan Thampuran' Bus Stand located at the Southern part of the city is the origin point of buses proceeding towards Palakkad.The 'Municipal Bus Stand' located at Round South caters to the local bus transport. From North bus stand, there are buses which goes to Shoranur and Palakkad. The bus station of the state owned Transport corporation (KSRTC) is located at Chettiyangadi and is quite close to the Railway Station.

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