Best places to visit in Thrissur ~ Trip guide

Best places to visit in Thrissur- Thrissur is located in the state of Kerala. It is the southern most part of India and it is 270 km from the Thiruvananthapuram which is capital of the Kerala. This city is famous for sacred sites and colorful festival.

Thrissur

About this place

Thrissur is located in the state of Kerala. It is the southern most part of India and it is 270 km from the Thiruvananthapuram which is capital of the Kerala. This city is famous for sacred sites and colorful festivals. The famous temple like Sri vadakkunnathan temple which is the oldest temple in Thrissur, South Vrindavan temple, Sri Sankarakulangara and Maheshwara temple. South vrindavan temple located in Edakkalathur which is the 16 km from Thrissur. This place is famous for tourist as well as film shooting. There are many film shot here like Adaminte Makan abu, Chemmeen, D company, Happy wedding, Ittymaani : Made in China, Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla, Nammal, Neelakasham Pachakadal chuvanna Bhoomi, Newspaper boy, Laloorinu parayanullathu, Pranchiyettan and the saint, Punnagai Mannan, Punyalan agarbattis, Punyalan private limited, Sapthamashree Thaskaraha, Unda, vaadamalli, varsham, Thrissur pooram etc.

How to reach there?

Thrissur is well- connected by railways, airways and roadways. If you are travelling from other part of India, so you can reach to Thrissur station by train. If you are not comfortable in train due to overcrowded you can travel by car as well. Thrissur is just 1200-1300 km from the Mumbai(Bombay) it takes 22-24 hours from Mumbai by train. If you are travelling from other country, You can reach to Cochin international airport which is 50 km from Thrissur. You can reach to Thrissur from Kochi by train and Kerala state bus. It takes 1 hours to reach the Thrissur by train.

Time to visit

Best time to visit in Kerala in winter season between November to March after rainy season. Avoid in the summer season because its too hot . The temperature reach upto 36 degree in the summer season. So it is difficult to travel in summer season.

Where to stay?

There are enough hotels are available in cheap price . From lodge rooms to 5 stars hotels are available for tourist. The range of room start from 700 -5000 rupees per night for 2 person. Book your hotels online and check availability of hotel . But in seasonal time the rate of hotels are increases.

Tourist Attraction

There are many tourist places like
* Sri Vadakkunnathan temple [ 1.1 km from Thrissur station.]
* South Vrindavan temple [ 16 km from Thrissur station.]
* Thrissur zoo & museum [3km from Thrissur station.]
* Vilangan hills [ 8.9 km from Thrissur station.]
* Elephant sanctuary [ 1.9 km from Thrissur station.]
* Puzhakkal river [5.6 km from Thrissur station.]
* Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda museum [ 8 km from Thrissur station.]

Restaurant and cuisine

There are many famous restaurant like Akshaya hotel, Barbeque nation, Pisharody's restaurant etc.
You can also try Kerala delicious food like
* Sadhya
* Puttu
* Appam
* Idiyappam
* Dosa sambar
* Malabar biriyani
* Kerala beef fry etc.

Budget of your trip

The budget of trip will vary according to your location from where you are coming to visit Thrissur (International or domestic).

The overall of your trip budget will be 5000 to 10000 rupees including hotel stay cost, food and other services for 4 days 3 night for 2 persons. If you want to save money use government state bus during travelling and avoid taxi, autorickshaw and other local vehicles. If you are confuse regarding to transport ask to local people .