Zoo
Situated 2 kms from Trichur (Thrissur) town, it is open from 9.00am - 05.00 pm on all days except Mondays. Within the 13.5 acres of the compound live a variety of fauna like the lion tailed macaque, sloth bear, species of birds and deer. The snake park has a reptilian collection of King Cobras, Kraits, Vipers and Rat Snakes.
Vilangan kunnu (hills)
This is abeautiful hill .At the bottom there is a check post and you have to pay an entry fee to the hills. The Children's Park (7 km from Thrissur) on this beautiful hillside picnic spot offers amusement rides.
Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary comprising of the dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. If you are lucky, you might even spot a wild tusker or two on the forested banks, which form part of the 125 sq. km Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kerala Kalamandalam
The training school for Kathakali dance drama and other indigenous performing arts of Kerala, Kalamandalam was founded in 1927 AD by the revered poet Vallathol. is located on the banks of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy. The institution also offers training in music, drama, and other dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam Thullal.
Guruvayoor temple
Known as the ‘Dwaraka of the South'. The main entrance to Sri.Krishna temple is on the eastern side known as ‘Bhooloka Vaikunta Nada'. The outer enclosure known as ‘Chuttambalam' has a tall teak wood 34 metre high flag post (Dhwaja stambha), fully gold plated on bell metal. There is also a pillar for lighting lamps (Deepa Stambha) 7 metres high, having thirteen circular receptacles to hold the wicks and oil. This ‘Deepa Stambha' is dated 1836 A.D. having been donated by a devotee from Tiruvananthapuram.
Kodugallur bagavathy temple
The temple was built by Chera king, Chenguthuvan. The deity, Kannagi (also called Bhadrakali or Bhagavathi) possesses immense power, it is believed. The main festival called Bharani is celebrated in Meenam (March-April) to symbolize the killing of demon. The temple has an unusual system during its festival. During the seven-day long festivals obscenic songs are sung by the devotees to appease the deity. The intensity of the songs has come down considerably following vehement protests from various learned sections.
Chaldean (Nestorian) Church
One of the most revered Syro-Malabar Churches in India, the Chaldean (Nestorian) Church in Thrissur or Trichur as it is also known epitomizes the cultural harmony for which India is respected all around the world. It also accentuates the influence of Christianity in India, which can trace its roots to an age as early as the arrival of St. Thomas in India. A part of the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy, which was established on 21 December 1923 with Ernakulam as its centre and its Major Archbishop as its religious head, the Chaldean (Nestorian) Church in Thrissur is considered to be one of the most important tourist attractions of Kerala as well as a major symbol of India’s religious harmony.
Our Lady of Dolours Basilica Church (Puthan Pally)
The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, one of the biggest and tallest churches in India, is centrally situated at Thrissur. Spread over an area of 25000 sq ft, this church was constructed in 1940 with the blessings of Maharaja of Cochin, His Excellency Rama Varma. The church has two towers in front and one at the rear called the Bible Tower. The towers at the front are 146 ft tall and the rear tower is 260 ft in height. All these towers are built in the Gothic style. Visitors get a panoramic view of Thrissur from the top of the towers. The church also houses 8 music bells, imported from Germany, which produce seven musical notes. The cemetery named Septic-cell model cemetery, beneath the main altar, is considered as the largest of its kind in India. Thousands of devotees arrive here to pray at the Perpetual Adoration Centre.
Kodungallur Cheraman Mosque
This is the first Mosque in India situated in Methala, Kodungallur, hardly 20 kms from the Irinjalakkuda railway station. The Arab world had trade contacts with Kerala coast from very early times. As the tradition goes, a Chera king, Cheramanperumal of Kodungallur, left for Makkah, embraced Islam, and accepted the name Thajudeen. He married the sister of then King of Jeddah. On his return trip, accompanied by many Islamic religious leaders, led by Malik-Bin-Dinar (RA), he fell sick and passed away. But he had given introductory letters for the team to proceed to ‘Musiris’ (Kodungallur, the Chera capital. The visitors came to Musiris and handed over the latter to the reigning king, who treated the guests with all respect and extended facilities to establish their faith in the land. The king also organised help for the artisans to build the first Mosque at Kodungallur, by converting Arathali temple into a Juma-Masjid.
St.mary’s orthodox syriyan church pazanji
The Church known as "Pazhanji Palli" is situated at Pazhanji near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district of Kerala State, South India. It has historical importance and is a part of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church is very old and said to have been constructed by believers who fled from Thirukochi. Later on they settled here forever and constructed the church. It is how the name "Pazhanji" [similar to the Malayalam word for "old"] came into being for the place. The church is a few hundred years old, and the walls are beautiful with paintings and craft works on the walls, and you can feel a true spiritual experience.
Vadakkumnathan temple
It is situated on an elevated hillock right in the centre of the city. The temple attracts thousands of devotees and visitors from all over the land. Like many South Indian Temples. The first feeling one gets on entering through the gates of the temple is the incredible space and light. The elegant architectural style that is unique to Kerala becomes evident.
Peechi Dam
20 km east of Trichur, this picnic spot offers boating facilities. There are frequent private buses from Trichur. Built across the Manali River, the dam is a vast catchment area of nearly 3200 acres with extensive botanical gardens and cascading fountains offer numerous inviting avenues for tourists.
Anakkayam
It is roughly 20 kms from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu route, famous for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place got its name from a herd of elephants which used to visit the place quite often and the legend goes that the place got its name because some elephants had been drowned in this lake. The place is breathtakingly beautiful with its rushing waters, chiseled rocks and silent streams.
Town Hall
Houses the picture gallery where mural paintings from all parts of Kerala are on display. The Town Hall in Thrissur has a magnificent building in a huge area with lawns and gardens. It is a favorite among the tourist who love art. It is famous for its picture gallery or ‘chitralayam.’. The Town Hall at Thrissur is a very important building where public meetings and numerous cultural programmes are held regularly. |
