Thrissur

Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is situated in Central Kerala and is one of the must see places for most tourists visiting kerala. Thrissur Pooram is the biggest highlight of this place. The most colorful temple festival of kerala celebrated in April-May attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the country. Foreigners are also seen in large numbers to witness this grand event. It consists of processions of richly caparisoned elephants from various neighbouring temples to the Vadakumnathan Temple, Thrissur. The Pooram Festival is also well known for the magnificent display of fireworks. Fireworks start in the early hours and the dazzling display last three to four hours.


Anakkayam, Art museum, Athirapally and Vazhacal Waterfalls, Cheruthuruthy, Peechi Dam, Punnathur Kotta, Vadakkumnathan Temple and Zoo are the main tourist attractions.

Thrissur is wrll connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is the International Airport at Nedumbassery, Kochin.