Location :Kerala
Tourist Attractions :
Art Museum, Cheruthuruthy (Kathakali Centre), Zoo, Town Hall (Art Gallery), Vilangakunnu, Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls, Punnathur Kotta (Elephant Shelter), Anakkayam Lake, Peechi Dam.
Best Activity : Wildlife Viewing, Bird Watching, Exploring Heritage, Pilgrimage
When to Visit : September to March
Thrissur is a popular city in the central part of Kerala in Southern is known as cultural capital of Kerala, with numerous of cultural institutions, art centers, museums etc. Thrissur is one of the oldest cities in Kerala.
54 km long coastal area. South East corner of the District is bounded by Tamil Nadu. Mountains-Machad, Paravattani, Palapalli, Kodeswary & Athirapalli. The Periyar, The Chalakudy, The Karuvannur and The Ponnani (Bharatha Puzha) are the main river systems in the District.
The history of Thrissur District from the 9th to the 12th centuries is the history of Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram and the historysince 12th century is the history of the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam. In the course of its long and chequered history, the Perumpadappu Swarupam had its capital at different places.
We learn from the literary works of the period that the Perumpadappu Swarupam had its headquarters at Mahodayapuram and that a number of Naduvazhies in Southern and Central Kerala recognized the supremacy of the Perumpadappu Moopil. The Perumpadappu Moopil is even referred to as the "Kerala Chakravarthi" in the "Sivavilasam" and some other works.
One of the landmarks in the history of the Perumpadapu Swarupam is the foundation of a new era called Pudu Vaipu Era. The Pudu Vaipu Era is traditionally believed to have commenced from the date of which the island of Vypeen was thrown from the sea.
How to Get There :
Thrissur can be reached by all the means of transportation.
By Air : The nearest airport is at Cochin, 78 km away.
By Rail
By Rail :Thrissur is linked to most major towns inside and outside Kerala.
By Road : Motorable roads connect Thrissur to several important centres.
