If Thiruvanathapuram is the political capital of Kerala, you can call Trichur or Trissur -- the Cultural capital of Kerala. This place developed under the reign of Raja Rama Varma in 1790, exudes an aura of religious heritage, artistic splendor and cultural richness. Perhaps that is why tours to Thrissur , a popular tourist site in Kerala , are always marked by a difference. Especially the annual eight day festival called Thrissur Pooram, has redefined the concept of tourism in Kerala .
Thrissur in Kerala, derives its name from a combination of Malayalam words- Tiru-Siva-Peroor , which mean the city bearing the holy name of Lord Shiva. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch and the British have impressed themselves into the history of this town.
Tourist Attractions in Thrissur
- Aarattupuzha Pooram is famous for Ayyappa temple where the annual pooram festival is celebrated every March
- Kalamandalam, founded in 1927 AD by the poet Vallathol, is one of the premiere training school for Kathakali dance drama and other indigenous performing arts of Kerala
- Macchattu Vela is the five-day annual festival at Machattu Thiruvanikavu Temple near Vadakkancherry, Thrissur and is worth watching
- Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams, has dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.
- Soochipara Waterfalls in the dense equatorial forest of Wayanad, is a spectacular site of beauty.
- Vadakkumnathan Temple, one of the oldest temples in the state, displays classical Keralian architecture where the famous Pooram Festival, is held in the Malayalam month of Medam
- You should also visit Archaeological Museum on the Town Hall Road and Art Museum
- Peechi Dam, 20 km east of Trichur, offers a good picnic spot on the Manali River
- Shakthan Thampuran Palace known as Palace Thoppu, contains three tombs including that of Shakthan Thampuran, the greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty.
How to Reach Thrissur
- Nedumbassery international airport, just 58 kms away, is closest to Trissur.
- Trissur is also well connected with almost all the major towns and cities of India by road
- Thrissur is an important railhead in southern India, which is connected to with other places in Kerala and neighboring south Indian cities by trains
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