Popular Attractions of Thrissur
The top three popular attractions in Thrissur - Vadakkumnathan Temple, Guruvayur Temple and the Athirapally Waterfalls - you can cover in two days.
Thrissur
Gateway to the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur
Vadakkunnathan Temple: This Shiva Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala and an important pilgrimage site.
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he temple is famous for its annual festival, Thrissur Pooram, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May).Guruvayur Temple: Located around 30 km from Thrissur, Guruvayur Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. This is one of the most visited temples in Kerala.
Athirapally Waterfalls: Located on the Chalakudy river, Athirapally Waterfalls is a popular tourist destination. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green forests and is a great spot for nature lovers.
Other Popular attractions in Thrissur
Thrissur Zoo: Spread over an area of 13.5 acres, Thrissur Zoo is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, lions, elephants, and monkeys. It is a great place to visit with kids.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace: This palace was built in the 18th century by the ruler of Cochin, Shakthan Thampuran. The palace has a traditional Kerala architectural style and houses a museum with various artifacts.
Peechi Dam: Peechi Dam is a popular picnic spot located around 22 km from Thrissur. The dam is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary: It is a unique sanctuary that houses around 60 elephants. Visitors can get close to these gentle giants and even feed them.
Kerala Kalamandalam: It is a renowned center for performing arts and is known for preserving and promoting traditional art forms of Kerala. Visitors can watch various cultural performances here.
Guruvayur
Pooja Timing at Guruvayur Temple in English & Malayalam
Guruvayur
Pooja , Opening & Closing timing
Pooja Timing at Guruvayur Temple in English & MalayalamNational Parks of India
India has more than 200 wildlife sanctuaries and about 100 of them are classified as National Parks. Here is a list of national parks of India. The names of the national parks are organized according to the state in which they belong to. Some of the national parks are speared over many states and only one state in listed in such cases. You can see the same list of national parks in India here arranged in the alphabetical order of their names.