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Vadakkunnathan Temple

Dolours Basilica

The Dolours Basilica, or the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (as the full name goes), is a distinct building in the city of Thrissur. You can easily recognize this grand church from its white facade. 

Smack in the middle of a lush green valley, this basilica is known for narrating quite a number of stories of love and faith. Spread in an area of about 25,000 sq feet, Dolours Basilica is the third tallest church in Asia and the largest church in the country with double storeyed aisles.

Location:  1.6 km from Thrissur bus stand.

Timings:  Everyday, 6:00 AM onwards (mass timings may vary.

Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple

Best of Kerala

Vilangan Kunnu

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

In the town of Guruvayur near Thrissur, the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple stands as a true testimony of not only the devotion of the people of the state but also of the fine arts and crafts that Kerala is well known for. Dedicated to the Hindu God, Guruvayurappan, the temple is one of the most sacred locations for the Hindus residing in Kerala. Inside the temple, you can find a number of artefacts that showcase the beauty of the handiwork of Kerala.  The best part of visiting the temple is that when it is lit during celebrations, the glow of the red and brick structure is a sight worth beholding. Location:  25.9 km from Thrissur bus stand. Timings:  Everyday, 3:00 AM to 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM. Entry fees:  None.

Best of Munnar

Punnathur Kotta

A children’s park in the heart of the city named after the first prime minister of India, Nehru Park is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur. Given the love for children that Jawahar Lal Nehru had, the place is fully dedicated and focussed on providing the best kind of enjoyment to the little guests. 

One can plan an amazing and memorable picnic here, or explore around on foot and come across the beautiful aquarium in the garden.

Location:  1.9 km from Thrissur bus stand.

Timings:  Everyday, 1 PM to 8 PM.

Entry fees:  None.

Best of Wayanad

Athirappilly Waterfalls

On the outskirts of the city at a distance of some 60 km, the Athirappilly waterfalls mark one of the best places to visit in Thrissur. Standing 80 ft tall and about 330 ft wide, these falls are the largest in the state of Kerala.  The majesty of this place can be understood by the fact that the falls are located on the Chalakudy River, that originates from the highest mountain in India outside of the Himalayas. A perfect place for a group outing, these falls are sometimes called the Niagra of India Location:  57.8 km from Thrissur bus stand.  Timings:  Everyday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Entry fees:  INR 15 per person.

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Kerala Kalamandalam

A University of Art and Culture, Kerala Kalamandir is a Government of India recognized institution dedicated to providing learning in the many performing arts native to India. Their main focus has always been on the arts that have been developed in Southern India.  The Kerala Kalamandalam was what gave three main arts of Kerala a new life, namely Kathakali, Kudiyattam, and Mohiniyattam. For the sake of performing arts, and if you are someone who is a fanatic for them, this is definitely the place to be. The best part is that the institute is housed on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River. location:  30.9 km from Thrissur bus stand. Timings:  Everyday, 9 AM to 5 AM. Entry fees:  INR 1000 for Indians, and USD 20 for Foreigners.

Best of Alleppey

Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

Smack in the middle of the city is one of the most alive and beautiful of all Thrissur Tourist Places. Also known as the State Museum & Zoo, the Thrissur Zoo is located at about 2 km from the city centre, the zoo is more than just a place for showcasing the beautiful flora and fauna of the region. 

There is also a natural history museum and an art museum that have exhibits capturing the social and cultural heritage of Thrissur. With it being one of the two Zoological Parks in Kerala, the zoo experiences a good number of visitors every year.

Location:  2.7 km from Thrissur bus stand.

Timings:  Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Entry fees:  INR 5 for adults, INR 3 for children, INR 5 for a camera, and INR 500 for the video camera.

Charpa Falls

Best of Kochi

Thrissur Beach

Thrissur Beach is one of its kinds in the entire Kerala region which bears every charm to attract people from all walks of life. Situated on the coastline of Arabian sea, the beach offers alluring views during sunrise and sunsets.Earlier, the beach used to attract only the locals but as the time passed the beauty of the beach won hearts of the tourists even in the distant lands.

The Thrissur beach is situated in the city of Thrissur which is also the cultural capital of Kerala. Besides the beach, the place is famous for the ancient temple, churches, and mosques.With people flocking around on the sunkissed golden sand bordered by swaying palm trees and the sound of the waves, the place gets charismatic as the dawn happens.

People coming from all around the world to witness the natural beauty of the place indulge themselves into various activities that happen on and around the beach like swimming, surfing, fishing, sunbathing, boat rides and birdwatching on the dreamy stretch of vast blue water.Water resorts situated around provides a panoramic view of the sea along with an opulent stay option.

Location:  25 km from Thrissur bus stand.

Timings:  All day

Entry fees:  None

Heritage Garden

A well-manicured garden in the heart of the city is simply something that everyone likes, and that is what the Heritage Garden of the city of Thrissur serves as its purpose. It is truly a spot that everyone loves and flocks around. A great picnic spot, the Heritage garden is home to a number of rare species of flora.  A greatly famous spot for a number of locals and tourists arriving here at Thrissur, there are a number of fountains to look at, and also many benches where you can hang out with your people.

Location:  1.6 km from Thrissur bus stand. Timings: Everyday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Entry fees:  INR 20 for adults, INR 5 for children, INR 10 for a camera.

Best of Thekkady

Chavakkad Beach

One of the most fascinating and unexplored beaches of the state of Kerala, the Chavakkad Beach is popularly one amongst the most famous Thrissur Tourist places. Perfect for picnickers, honeymooners, and tourists of all sorts, the golden sand of the beach is what at the tracts people from all corners of the country.  The place where the beach is, there is a river that meets the sea, making an estuary. One of the best reasons for people to flock here is the colour of the waters, and the sight of fishermen going about their daily life. One can do a lot here, one of which is witnessing the amazing cleanliness of the area. Location:  28.3 km from Thrissur bus stand. Timings:  Everyday, 6 AM to 6:30 PM. Entry fees:  None.

Best of Varkala

Vazhachal Falls

Another great waterfall located in the Athirappilly region of Thrissur, the Vazhachal Waterfall has located just 5 km from the famous Athirappilly waterfalls.  The milky colour of the water is what really attracts visitors from all over to come and witness the majesty of the falls situated on the west flowing Chalakudy River.  Owing to the beauty and the nature of this location, there are a lot of water parks and natural gardens nearby, which combined make monsoons the best time to visit this place. Location:  32 km from Thrissur bus stand. Timings:  Everyday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Entry fees:  None.

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Best of Idukki

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Vaddakunathan Temple

#1 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 1 km from Thrissur Railway Station, Vadakkumnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in the city of Thrissur, Kerala. Also known as Thenkailasam or Vrishabhachalam, it is one the popular places of pilgrimage in Kerala , and among the must-visit places as part of Thrissur packages . Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Vadakkumnathan Temple is one of the largest and ancient Lord Shiva temples in Kerala. It is believed that this is the first temple created by Lord Parasurama the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared as a National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recommended 14 sites, including Vadakkumnathan Temple and palaces, from Kerala to include in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2012. The temple was built at the time of Perumthachan from .....

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#2 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 27 km from Thrissur & 81 km from Kochi, Guruvayoor is a temple town well-known for the most famous Sri Krishna Temple. This is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites near Kochi , and among the must-visit places during Thrissur tour .   Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Guruvayurappan, a four-armed form of the Lord Vishnu who is worshipped in the form of his avatar Krishna. According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 5000 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. Often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta, it is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala and among the most prominent religious place to visit Thrissur . The earliest temple records date back to the 17th century. In 1716, .....

Athirapally Waterfalls

#3 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 32 km from Chalakudy, 59 km from Thrissur, 73 km from Kochi, 100 km from Munnar, 122 km from Kottayam, 170 km from Kozhikode, 174 km from Coimbatore & 269 km from Trivandrum, Athirapally Waterfall is a scenic waterfall situated at the entrance of Sholayar hill range in the Thrissur district. It is one of the best waterfalls in India , and among the most famous tourist places in Kerala . Formed over the Chalakudy River, Athirapally is the biggest waterfall in Kerala. This waterfall drops down from a height of 80 feet through several parallel streams offering a great scenic beauty. In the monsoon season, the water gets strength and all the streams join together and appear like Niagara Falls. This is the biggest waterfalls in Kerala and is well-known for its scenic beauty. It is one of the popular places to visit near Kochi . One ..... Distance (From Thrissur): 55 Kms Trip Duration (From Thrissur - Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day .....

Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple

#4 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2 km from Thrissur Railway Station, Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple is a sacred Hindu temple situated in Thrissur, Kerala. Located to the north of the Vadakkunnathan Temple, it is one of the largest Krishna Temples in Kerala, and among the best Thrissur places to visit . Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the oldest record of the history of Thiruvambadi Temple dates back to the 16th century. The temple was formerly situated at Edakkalathur, 20 Km Northwest of the Trichur town. The idol was transported to the present place by villagers, and the custody was given to a childless couple at the Kandanath Mana. The couple installed the idol in a hall within their house premises. As ardent worshippers of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, they regularly used to visit the temple. When they grew old, they could not travel to Kodungallur often, and they installed the idol of Bhagavathi on the left side of the Lord Krishna .....

Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple

#5 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2 Km from Thrissur Railway Station, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the two groups participating in Thrissur Pooram (other participant being Thiruvambadi Temple). With wonderful temple structure, this temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy (an incarnation of Goddess Durga), this temple is very close to Vadakkumnathan Temple. This temple is very popular for its traditional panchavadyam 'Palachottil Melom'.

Dolours Basilica

#6 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 1 Km from Thrissur Railway Station, Dolours Basilica (or Basilica of our Lady of Dolours) is believed to be the biggest and tallest Church in Asia. Built in 1875, this Roman Catholic Church is also called Puthen Palli (New Church). This church was built with the support of Raja Rama Varma, Maharaja of Kochi. However, most of the current structure is the result of major renovation held in the 19th century. With built up area of 25,000 Sq. Ft, this Church has three towers, two at the front side and one at the rear (called as Bible Tower). The towers at the front are 146 feet tall and the rear tower is 260 feet in height. This church is dedicated to Mother Mary. Eight music bells imported from Germany are special attractions of this church. The chapel has 15 altars. The church is famous for its Gothic style of architecture. The church celebrates two festivals. Basilica Feast - last Sunday of November & Feast of Our Lady of Dolours - 15th September.

#7 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 22 km from Thrissur, Peechi Dam is a picturesque dam situated at Peechi village near Thrissur. It is one of the scenic tourist places in Thrissur . Built across the Manali River, the Peechi Dam was built in 1959. Ikkanda Warrier (1890-1977), the first Prime Minister of the then independent state of Kochi, India, was the architect of Peechi Dam. The dam was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in the Thrissur district and caters to the drinking water needs of the population of Thrissur City. The dam has a catchment area of nearly 3,200 acres. There is a nice botanical garden with cascading fountains near the dam which is an added attraction to the visitors. One can go boating in the reservoir during Thrissur tour . Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary situated near the dam is worth paying a visit. It is home to .....

Thrissur Zoo

#8 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 3 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Zoo is a major attraction in the city of Thrissur. The zoo provides shelter for many endangered species like the Asiatic Lion, Tiger and the extremely rare lion-tailed macaque, etc. It has an impressive reptile house with King Kobra, Indian python, krait, etc. The reptile house is on of the best in South India. The Zoo complex also has an impressive museum complex, which has a good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures, Kathakali figures and ancient jewellery. There are wonderful figures and good paintings in the museum. It also has a great collection of traditional Kerala lamps. Zoo Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Monday Museum Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Monday

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

#9 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 23 km from Thrissur, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary located near Peechi village. It is one of the prominent places of wildlife in Kerala , and among the must-include places in Thrissur sightseeing tour . Spread across 125 sq. km, the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1958. It is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani Dams. It is part of the Palapilli-Nelliampathy forests and forms the northern boundary of the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary. There are more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants in this sanctuary. There are 60 types of birds, 25 types of mammals, and 10 types of snakes in the sanctuary. The sanctuary provides shelter for Leopards, Tigers, Sambhar Deer, Elks, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Wild Dogs, Fox, Langurs, etc. Peechi village is the entry point to the sanctuary. The .....

Chimmony Dam

#10 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 36 Kms from Thrissur, Chimmony Dam (also known as Chimmini Dam) is a picturesque dam constructed across Chimmony Puzha. Located in Echippara village (2 Kms), near Varandarappilly town, the dam is surrounded by the Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. Close to Peechi Dam and Mangalam Dam, the Chimmony Dam provided water supply for drinking and forming to the nearly by villages. Situated on Nelliyampathy slopes of Western Ghats, Chimmony Dam is a place with immense natural beauty. Boating is also available in the reservoir. It can be reached via Varandarappilly & Palappilly from Thrissur. It has limited public transportation. Best way to reach the dam is to hire private vehicle from Varandarappilly.

Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary

#11 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 34 Kms from Thrissur, Chimmony WLS is located in Echippara village, near Varandarappilly town. The sanctuary is spread around Chimmony Dam. This is one of the popular weekend getaways from Kochi and among the popular wildlife sanctuaries in India . Established in 1958, the sanctuary is spread over 100 Sq. Kms on the Nelliyampathy slopes of Western Ghats. It is bordered with Peechi-Vazhahi Wildlife Sanctuary. The entry point into the sanctuary is at Echipara checkpost (guides can be hired at checkpost). Forest department organizes trekking programs - short (3 Hrs - Rs. 250), half-day (Rs. 400) & full-day (Rs. 800). Bamboo rafting is also offered from Inspection Bungalow (2 Hrs - 100 per person). Elephants, Sambar are most common fauna. There are 200 species of birds and 100 species of butterflies in the sanctuary. Sanctuary timings are 6 AM to 6 PM. Overnight stay is allowed with prior permission. Basic accommodation .....

#12 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 52 km from Coimbatore, 65 km from Thrissur, 122 km from Kozhikode, 140 km from Kochi, and 336 km from Trivandrum, Palakkad, also known as Palghat, is a town and headquarters of Palakkad district in Kerala. It is one of the prominent places to visit near Kochi , and among the must include places in Kerala packages . Palakkad derives its name from two Malayalam words Pala (a tree Alsteria scholaris) and Kadu (forest), which goes to prove that this place was once a beautiful stretch of forests covered with the sweet-scented flowers of the Pala tree. Palakkad is a land of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain streams, and dams. Palakkad is considered as the gateway to Kerala from the north. It can also be visited along with Coimbatore tour packages . The history of Palakkad dates back to the ..... Distance (From Thrissur): 64 Kms Trip Duration (From Thrissur - Including Travel): 1-2 Days .....

Thrissur Pooram

#13 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 1 Km from Thrissur Railway Station, Thrissur Pooram is celebrated on the Pooram day in the month of Medom (April/May) in the premises of the Vadakkunnathan Temple (Thekkinkadu maidan). It is the most colorful temple festival in entire Kerala. The festival was initiated in 18th century by Raja Rama Varma (also known as Sakthan Thampuran), the rules of Kochi. The best elephants of the state from various temples in Kerala are sent to Thrissur to participate in the festival. The festival is a magnificent spectacle with night long fireworks, colorful 'Kudamattom' and a grand elephant procession. On the early hours of final day of festival, a procession of 15 beautifully decorated elephants marching from Thiruvambadi Temple carries the idol of Lord Krishna. Another group of 15 magnificent elephants start from Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple carrying the idol of the goddess. The celebration will be continued with fireworks and several competitions throughout the night .....

Arattupuzha Temple

#14 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2 Km from Thrissur Railway Station, Arattupuzha Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. This temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old. It is famous for the annual festival Arattupuzha Pooram celebrated for 7 days in March / April. This festival accommodates the largest elephant stage entry in which about 70 beautifully decorated elephants participate. On the 5th day of festival, 'Thidambu' is carried on a decorated elephant which is accompanied by 8 elephants and drummers. The final Pooram is conducted with 61 decorated elephants bearing bright colored umbrellas. The festival ends with Arattu Ritual. Timings: 5 AM to 9:30 AM & 5 PM to 7 PM.

Archaeological Museum

#15 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2.5 km from Thrissur Railway Station, Archaeological Museum is an art and archaeological museum situated in Thrissur, Kerala. Located in the Thrissur Zoo compound, it is one of the prime Thrissur tourist places . Archaeological Museum at Thrissur was originally started in the balcony of Thrissur Town Hall, as Sree Mulam Chithrasala (Picture Gallery) in 1938 under the patronages of the Government of Cochin. Later an archaeological gallery was attached to the Picture Gallery in 1948. It was shifted to Kollankode house at Chembukkavu in 1975 and named as Archaeological Museum. Later in 2005, it was again shifted to Sakthan Thampuran Palace at Chembukkavu near Vadakkechira Bus Stand of Thrissur. The palace has been constructed in a unique combination of Dutch and traditional Kerala styles of architecture. The palace is marked by high roofs, thick walls, large rooms, and Italian marble flooring. .....

Marth Mariam Church

#16 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2.5 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, the Marth Mariam Church is the oldest in Thrissur district constructed in 1815. It is also called as 'Vyakula Mathavin Pally'. The Church was dedicated to King Rama Varma by Abraham Cathanar of Palai. Since the Roman Catholics began to argue that this church was a Catholic Church, the authorities of this church changed the name to Marth Mariam, which is the Syrian translation for St. Mary. This Chaldean Syrian Church is the headquarters of Chaldean Syrian Churches in India. The Chapel has no idols or pictorial representation of Christ or anyone else. The prayer hall has chandeliers and colour glass balls hung from the ceiling. The ornate carving on wooden beams & pulpit are amazing.

Lourdes Cathedral

#17 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2.5 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Lourdes Cathedral (also known as Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral) is one of the largest churches in Kerala. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is noted for its imposing interior. Main attraction is an underground shrine which is a masterpiece of architectural designing. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur in 1986. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month. There is also a permanent exhibition of artwork depicting the life of Jesus which lines the tower staircase, ranging from beautifully detailed stained glass windows to garish frescoes and wood carvings. The 80 meter Bell Tower is also open to visitors. One can climb the 350 steps or take the lift to the top of Bell Tower.

Sri Maheswara Temple

#18 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 2.5 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Sri Maheswara Temple is located near Koorkkencherry on SH22. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Thaippooyam Mahotsavam is the main festival celebrated for one day, dedicated to Lord Subramanya, the eldest son of Lord Siva. Kavadiyattom, dancing with decorated wood models are the special attractions of the festival.

Ammathiruvadi Temple - Urakam

#19 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 11 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Ammathiruvadi Temple is located in Urakam village. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and it is regarded as one of the great 108 Durga temples. According to the Kerala history, Poomulli Namboothiri or Thiruvalayannur Bhattathiri founded Ammathiruvadi temple about 700-1000 years ago. The temple consists of two majestic Gopurams called Mathilkettu & Ootupura Naalambalam and the double storied Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum). The Makeeram Porapadu is one of the great events celebrated at this temple. This festival is regarded as the beginning of Ammathiruvadi's journey for the Arattupuzha Pooram celebrated at Arattupuzha Temple. This temple plays an important role in Arattupuzha Pooram.

Kerala Kalamandalam

#20 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 29 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Kerala Kalamandalam is located in Cheruthuruthy on the banks of Bharathapuzha River, on SH22 towards Shoranur. Founded in 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol Narayana Menon and Manakkulam Mukunda Raja, it is one of the most revered places for the traditional art forms of Kerala. This temple of arts has preserved and propagated Kathakali, the classical dance of Kerala. Many of the internationally renowned artistes of Kerala and India have been trained here. The Koothambalam, the traditional dance theatre at Kalamandalam is the only one in the State which is built outside a temple complex. Constructed according to vikrushtra madhya, one of the three natya grihas specified in sage Bharatha's Natyasasthra, the theatre is 14.62 meter long and 7.31 meter wide. This unique institute has been involved in giving training in Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kootiyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal.

Thiruvanikkavu Temple

#21 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 18 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Thiruvanikkavu Temple is located near Vadakkancherry. This temple is dedicated for goddess Bhagavathy (an incarnation of Goddess Durga). This temple is famous for Machattu Mamangm (or machattuvela) festival celebrated for 5 days in the month of Kumbham - Feb/Mar. On the final day, richly decorated horse themes brought as offerings by devotees and beautifully decorated elephants accompanied by traditional musicians in the temple courtyard offer great joy to the devotees.

Sri Rama Temple - Thiripayar

#22 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 21 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Sri Rama Temple is located in Thiripayar, close to NH17 on Kochi - Kozhikode route. The idol of Sri Rama installed at this temple is believed to have been originally worshipped by Sri Krishna at Dwaraka. When Dwaraka was submerged, the idol of Sri Rama was lying on the sea shore along with the idols of Lakshmana, Bharata and Shaturghna, which was later brought and installed here. This temple is famous for exquisite Wood Carvings, Sculptures and Mural Paintings. During the Onam festival in August / September, there is a snake boat race conducted near the temple in Kornoli kanal.The Ekadashi festival (November - December) is also celebrated in a grand manner at this temple. Timings: 4.30 AM to 12.30 PM & 4.30 PM to 8 PM.

Koodal Manikyam Temple

#23 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 22 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Koodal Manikyam Temple is an ancient Temple located in Irinjalakuda.It is the only temple in India dedicated to Bharatha or Lord Sangameswara, the brother of Lord Rama. The temple has a vast pond called Kulipini Teertham. Daily ritual of the temple include three poojas, and only lotus, chethi and tulasi flowers are used for offering and making garlands. Another peculiarity of the temple is the offering of 'brinjal nivedyam' that is believed to be very effective to cure stomach ache. The annual festival is celebrated for 11 days in the month of April/May, with 17 colorful & well decorated elephants. Timings: 3 AM to 11.30 AM & 5 PM to 8.15 PM.

Harikanyaka Temple - Ariyannur

#24 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 21 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station & 5 Kms from Guruvayoor Temple, Harikanyaka Temple is located in Ariyannur, between Thrissur and Guruvayoor. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy (an incarnation of Goddess Durga), this temple was built in early 14th century. This temple is one of the ancient Maha Kshethrams. The carved entrance of the temple is a special attraction. People believe that Maha Vishnu has taken the avatharam of Kanyaka here, hence the name 'Hari Kanyaka'. In the past, this temple had a glorious history and it was much wealthier than Guruvayur Temple. This temple was the head of 32 surrounding Deshams. Special festival is celebrated for 15 days in the month Meenum (December). One of ancient ritual called Chandrolsavam is celebrated here. Timings: 5.30 AM to 9.30 AM & 5.30 Pm to 7.30 PM.

Punnathur Kotta

#25 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 28 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station & 3 Kms from Guruvayoor Temple, Punnathur Kotta was once the home of Punnathoor Zamorin (ruler), now an Elephant Sanctuary which is home for about 60 Elephants. The elephants housed at this sanctuary are brought for ritual offerings at Guruvayoor Temple. The elephants offered to the Guruvayoor deity by rich devotees are given shelter at the sanctuary. Elephants are also trained for performing various rituals. These elephants are groomed for various ritualistic performances in festivals like Thrissur Pooram. You can also observe how sick elephants are given treatment with traditional medications. Tips: Can be visited along with Guruvayoor.

Chavakkad Beach

#26 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 4 km from Guruvayoor, and 32 km from Thrissur, Chavakkad Beach is a beautiful beach situated at Chavakkad near Guruvayoor. Lying on the coast of the Arabian Sea, it is one of the stunning beaches in Kerala , and among the top Thrissur tourist places . Chavakkad Beach is known for its azure waters, clean sands, and serene environment. This famous beach spot is the only place in Trichur, where one can see the confluence of a river and sea, which is known as Azhimukam in Kerala. The beach is bordered by lovely coconut groves and palm trees. From having a candlelight dinner at the beach to experiencing a romantic walk on the sizzling coastline of the Arabian Sea to a sun-kissed morning on the golden sands, the Chavakkad Beach has every reason to attract tourists as part of Thrissur sightseeing packages . It .....

Nattika Beach

#27 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 24 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Nattika Beach is the place to experience the exotic beauty of the nature. Nattika is a wide and virgin beach blessed with an endless stretch of golden sand. This picturesque place offers beach holidays and package tours. The resorts in the beaches provide all modern facilities. Prime attractions include ride on country boats, elephant rides, deep-sea fishing & beach games.

Vatanappally Beach

#28 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 17 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station, Vatanappally Beach is among the beautiful Kerala beaches. It is situated on the coastal belt of Thrissur District. It is an enchanting strip of golden sand laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. Today, this calm and pleasant beach is a dreamy destination for many tourists. This beach is close to NH17 between kochi and Kozhikode and connected by many bus services from Thrissur.

St. Thomas Forane Church - Palayoor

#29 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 32 Kms from Thrissur Railway Station & 4 Kms from Guruvayoor, St. Thomas Forane Church located in Palayoor is the oldest church in India, established by St.Thomas in 52 AD. This is one of the seven churches founded by St.Thomas the Apostle. A silver statue of St.Thomas on the roof and charming stone lamps are special features of the church. The main entrance of the church is decorated with 14 granite life size statues of various scenes from the life of St. Thomas. The jubilee door in front of the entrance to the main hall of the church portrays various important biblical events, carved in Burmese teak. Palayoor Mahatheerthadanam is the main festival celebrated at this church. Devotees walk all the way from Thrissur to Palayoor church carrying wooden crosses.

Kodungallur, Near Kochi

#30 of 30 Places to Visit in Thrissur

At a distance of 38 km from Kochi & 36 Kms from Thrissur, Kodungallur, also known as Cranganore is a historical town located in Thrissur district on NH17 between Kochi and Kozhikode . This is one of the popular tourist places to visit near Kochi and also an ideal getaway from Kochi for a short trip. Kodungallur was the capital of Cheraman Perumal, the last Chera Ruler in the 7th century AD. Kodungallur is home for several important historical monuments: - Bhagawati Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala with history of above 2000 years and was mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharatha - Thomas the Apostle of Jesus is believed to have landed in Kodungallur with his followers in the year 52 AD. This place has become the earliest Syrian Christian centre of Malabar. Monuments built in the memory of Thomas still exist here, including St. Thomas Church. - Cheraman Juma Masjid is the first mosque built in India in ..... Distance (From Thrissur): 36 Kms Trip Duration (From Thrissur - Including Travel): 2-3 Hours .....

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• 35 Best Places To Visit In Thrissur To Make Your Kerala Holiday Memorable

23 Mar 2023

Kerala is a paradise on earth and the major attractions in Munnar, Alleppey, and Kumarakom would prove that well by letting you witness its beauty. But, if you also wish to get a glimpse of the state’s cultural beauty in all its glory, then you’ve got to include these best places to visit in Thrissur in your bucket list. Besides, there are some less commercialized places like Mala, Krishan Kotta, and Kaladi which you can also visit to know about the glorious past. When in Krishnan Kotta, don’t forget to taste the delicious fish Karimeen which is the official fish of Kerala.  With innumerable temples, hillocks, beaches, and more, Thrissur has something for every type of traveler. So, irrespective of whether you’re a culture vulture or a nature admirer, take a note of these best tourist places in Thrissur that you must visit on your next trip down south.

35 Best Places To Visit In Thrissur

Thrissur is well-known for its temples, religious sites, and beautiful beaches. Not only this, there are a number of beautiful parks, waterfalls and more. We have listed down some of the best spots in the district of Thrissur that you should visit to make your trip to this part of Kerala worthwhile. Keep scrolling down and read along to know more about the best places to visit in Thrissur .

• Vadakkunnathan Temple – Pray To The Gods
• Shakthan Thampuran Palace – Marvel At The Intricate Beauty
• Basilica Of Our Lady Of Dolours – Step Into The World Of Belief
• Thrissur Zoo And State Museum – Watch The Animals
• Athirappilly Waterfalls – Listen To The Water Gushing
• Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple – Explore The Place
• Vilangankunnu – Get Ready To Explore More
• Punnathur Kotta – Bathe With Elephants
• Nehru Park – Relax Amidst Nature
• Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club – Haven For Car Lovers
• Thekkinkadu Maidan – Perfect For A Day Picnic
• Kollengode Palace – Marvel At The Architecture
• Chavakkad Beach – Laze Around
• Cheppara – Get Captivated By Nature
• Archaeological Museum – Know More About The Place
• Chettuva Backwater – Opt For A Houseboat
• Charpa Falls – Listen To Nature’s Music
• Paramekkavu Bhagvathy Temple
• Vazhachal Falls – Gape The White Water Falling
• Kerala Kalamandalam – Witness The Culture & Art
• Marottichal Waterfalls – The Hidden Gem
• Peechi Dam – Ideal Picnic Spot
• Heritage Garden – Watch Manicured Lawns
• Snehatheeram Beach – Soak In The Warmth Of The Sun
• Koodalmanikyam Temple – Offer Lotus Flower
• Arattupuzha Temple – Pay A Visit With Fam
• Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple – Abode Of Lord Krishna
• Triprayar Temple – Idol Submerged In Water
• Thumboormuzhi Garden – Ideal For Kids
• Chimmini Dam – Perfect For Nature Lovers
• Thiruvanchikulam Temple – Dedicated To Lord Shiva
• Peruvanam Temple – Admire The Architecture

1. Vadakkunnathan Temple

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Being the oldest and most famous temple of Lord Shiva in Kerala, Vadakkunnathan Temple is amongst the top places to visit in Thrissur for one day trip that you must include in your trip itinerary. The classic architecture and murals on the inside of the temple offer a perfect glimpse of the cultural side, which make it one of a kind in the city.

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 3:00 AM to 8:30 PM Entry Fees: There are no entry fees for visiting the temple. TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5 Location: Swaraj Round N, Thekkinkadu Maidan, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Morning prayers Website | Reviews

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2. Shakthan Thampuran Palace

No list of best places to visit in Thrissur can ever be complete without including the Shakthan Thampuran Palace in it. Built by Raja Rama Varma IC in 1791, the palace’s Dutch-style architecture is a captivating sight to behold, especially for art admirers. Though, what makes it unique are the attractions inside it like a small museum that showcases antiquities and old relics.

Timings: Open on all days of week from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM except every Monday Entry Fees: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for kids, and INR 30 for cameras TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Stadium Rd, Chembukkav, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Architecture Reviews

3. Basilica Of Our Lady Of Dolours

Situated amidst the lush green valleys, the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours shines like a white gemstone in the city and is amongst the best Thrissur tourist places to visit. The legends of faith and love behind this shrine make it quite different from the other ordinary churches in Thrissur , and also a haven for peace seekers visiting the city.

Timings: Open on all days from 6:00 AM onwards (However, the mass timings varies) Entry Fees: There are no charges for visiting this church TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5 Location: Pallikkulam, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Website | Reviews

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4. Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

Located right in the heart of the city, the Thrissur Zoo & Museum is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur . Thrissur zoo is one of the most diverse zoos in Kerala . While the beautiful flora and fauna in the zoo are perfect to calm the wildlife enthusiast within you, the artefacts in the museum are best to treat the history lover in you. This place is also surrounded by some of the best resorts in Thrissur .

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM except every Monday Entry Fees: INR 5 for adults, INR 3 for kids, INR 5 for a camera, and INR 500 for a video camera TripAdvisor Rating: 3.5/5 Location: Chembukkavu Udaya Nagar, Chembukkav, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Wildlife Website | Reviews

5. Athirappilly Waterfalls

Located 60 km from the city, Athirapally Falls is amongst the top places to visit in Thrissur for couples. The 80 feet high and 330 feet wide falls come all the way from the Anamudi Mountains and are often called as the Niagara Falls of India. If you’re looking for a blissful escape, don’t think much and head right to this place.

Timings: Open on all days from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entry Fees: INR 15 per person TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5 Location: Athirappilly, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Panoramic view of Thrissur Reviews

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6. Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

Home to the historic legends, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is not only one of the best places to visit in Thrissur , but also the most popular. From the architectural beauty of the temple to the minute crafts within, everything is worth witnessing, especially when lit.

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 3:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM Entry Fees: There is no entry fee for visiting this temple. TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Guruvayur Devaswom, East Nada, Guruvayur, Kerala Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Reviews

7. Vilangankunnu

If you’re looking for surreal places to visit in and around Thrissur , then Vilangankunnu is the ideal spot to be. This beautiful hillock is located 7 km away from the city and has been converted into an amusement park. While there are rides for kids in the park, the gorgeous views make it equally worth visiting for others.

Timings: Open on all days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Entry Fees: INR 10 for adults and INR 5 for kids TripAdvisor Rating: 3.5/5 Location: Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Amusement Park Reviews

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8. Punnathur Kotta 

This is a famous elephant sanctuary, which is located only 3 km away from the Guruvayoor Temple. From spotting elephants in their natural habitat to watching them do their chores, there’s a lot to do here that would keep you entertained. You can visit here right after the temple and end your evening on a sweet note. Amongst all the places to see in Thrissur, this one is a must visit.

Timings: Open on all days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Entry Fees: INR 10 per person and INR 25 for using a camera TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Kottapadi Road, Trishul, Iringaprom, Kerala Famous For:  Elephant Safari Reviews

9. Nehru Park

Amongst all the places to see in Thrissur , Nehru Park is the best place to visit in the city, especially if you are on a trip with your kids. From organizing a fun picnic to visiting the aquarium, which is open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, you can have a memorable outing here.

Timings: Open on all days from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Entry Fees: NA TripAdvisor Rating: 3.5/5 Location: Swaraj Round North, Kuruppam, Thekkinkadu Maidan, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Picnic with kids Reviews

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10. Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club 

Showcasing cars from the 50’s, the Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club is an extraordinary place to visit! From letting you admire the classics to getting captured with them, this museum will keep you entertained throughout your time here. Needless to say, it’s a top attraction in Thrissur , which you cannot afford to miss.

Timings: Open on all days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM except every Sunday Entry Fees: NA Location: 15, St Thomas College Rd, Pallikkulam, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Vintage Cars

11. Thekkinkadu Maidan

A beautiful place to visit in Thrissur , the Thekkinkadu Maidan is an oval-shaped open ground, which is situated right in the middle of the city in Kerala. It is home to the Vadakkumnathan Shiva Temple and also to experiences that would make your trip a surreal extravaganza that you’d cherish for lifelong. This place is also surrounded by some of the best homestays in Thrissur .

Timings: You can visit here at any time during the day. Entry Fees: NA Location: Pradakshina Path, Kuruppam, Thekkinkadu Maidan, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Shiva Temple

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12. Kollengode Palace 

While Thrissur is home to many palaces, the Kollengode Palace is the most popular one, though after the Sakthan Thampuran Palace. Its rich architecture and famous legends make it an old-world charm, which is definitely worth witnessing on your trip. After you’re done taking a tour of the palace, you can also visit the Mural Art Museum housed inside the palace.

Timings: You can visit the palace at any time if you have the required permit. Entry Fees: There is no entry fee for visiting this place. Location: Kollengode Kunisseri Road, Kollengode, Kerala Famous For:  Architecture

13. Chavakkad Beach

Kerala is known for its impeccable beaches, and Thrissur has its own contribution too. Famous as a wonderful spot for kids to plan their picnics, honeymooners to relax, and for others to have their own beach fun, Chavakkad Beach is a must visit in the city. The golden sand, the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, and the sunset view makes it a little paradise in the city.

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Entry Fees: There is no entry fee for visiting this place TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Chavakkad Municipality, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Water sports Reviews

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14. Chepp ara 

Amongst the many places to see during a Thrissur sightseeing tour , Cheppara is the one you cannot afford to miss. The spectacular surroundings of this place have a magnetic charm that would keep you captivated throughout the time you’re here. What makes it more exquisite is the fact that it is still an offbeat attraction.

Timings: You can visit this place at any time of the day. Entry Fees: There is no entry fees for visiting this place TripAdvisor Rating: 3/5 Location: Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Trekking Reviews 

15. Archaeological Museum 

Of all the picturesque tourist spots in Thrissur , the famous Archaeological Museum is the most intriguing place to visit. It is now located in the Shakthan Thampuran Palace, which makes it one of the accessible Thrissur tourist places . Some of the finest murals that you can spot here are Veerakallu, temple models, olagrandhangal (manuscripts on dry palm leaves), and megaliths.

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM except every Monday Entry Fees: NA Location: Udaya Nagar, Chembukkav, Thrissur, Kerala Famous For:  Historic Monuments

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16. Chettuva Backwater 

One of the good places to visit in Thrissur is Chettuva Backwater. The wondrous beauty and the alluring landscapes will charm your senses away. The backwaters begin from Enamakkal Lake and end into an estuary which eventually falls into the Arabian Sea. It is a world’s famous spot of mangroves trees and the exotic migratory birds. Apart from this, you can even spot several islands and a fort. It is truly a great place for nature lovers which has been declared as a heritage site by the government.

Timings: Open 24 hours, 6 AM – 4 PM for cruise Entry Fee: INR 6,000 for 3.5 hours of boat cruise Location: 30 km from Thrissur bus stand Famous For:  Houseboat rides

17. Charpa Falls

Kerala is known for its numerous waterfalls and Charpa Falls is just one of them. Located between Athriapally and Vazhachal Falls, it is just another gem in Thrissur’s kitty. The milky waterfalls are a great spot for nature lovers and attract a herd of tourists throughout the year. Being one of the best Thrissur tourist places , the best time to visit these falls is just after the monsoon when the charm of these falls increases manifold. It is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur district .

Timings: Open 24 hours Entry Fee: None Location: Athirappilly 680721, India TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Famous For:  Trekking Reviews

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18. Paramekkavu Bhagvathy Temple 

Looking for the best Thrissur tourist places ? This largest temple dedicated to Goddess Vaishnavi, Paramekkavu Bhagvathy Temple is one of the holy places to visit in Trichur City . The most popular thing about this temple is the Thrissur Pooram Festival when a grand procession of 15 elephants is taken out. It is a 1000-year old temple and attracts a lot of tourists in the city.

Timings: 4:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 4 PM – 9:00 PM daily Entry Fee: None Location: Paramekkavu Devaswom Building, Round East, Thrissur, Kerala 680001 TripAdvisor Rating: 5/5 Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Review

19. Vazhachal Falls

Located on the south coast of India, Vazhachal Falls is another great place for excursion. It is located only 5 km away from Athirapally Falls so make a point to visit these falls en route. You will also find natural gardens around the falls adding to the lush greenery and charm of the landscape. Situated near the west-flowing Chalakudy River, The falls look even more spectacular during the monsoons when they are gushing with waters.

Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM Entry Fee: None Location: Chalakkudy River | Nr. Athirappilly Falls, Athirappilly, India TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Famous For:  Trekking Review

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20. Kerala Kalamandalam 

If you want to experience the colorful, vibrant culture of Kerala, then you should visit Kerala Kalamandalam which was founded in 1930. Deemed as the University of Art & Culture by Government of India, it is a great place to learn about the performing arts of South India. During your visit here, you can be a spectator to the Kathakali, Kudiyattam, and Mohiniyattam dance forms. For a dance fanatic, this is one of the best places to visit.

Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM Entry Fee: INR 1000 Location: Thrissur – Shoranur Road, Thrissur District, Cheruthuruthy, Kerala 679531 TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5 Famous For:  Art and culture showcase Review

21. Marottichal Waterfalls

When visiting Thrissur, one cannot miss out on the twin waterfalls which go by the name Olakkayam and Ilanjippara. These waterfalls have not been explored much by travelers and are counted among the hidden gems of Thrissur. There cannot be better tourist spots in Thrissur for nature lovers. You can resort to Marottichal Waterfalls for a tranquil getaway and to spend some time away from the hustle-bustle of city life.

Timings: 6 am – 5 pm Entry Fees: Free TripAdvisor Rating: 3.5/5 Location: Thrissur, Kerala 680014 Famous For: Trekking Reviews

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22. Peechi Dam 

Counted among the top Thrissur sightseeing places, Peechi Dam is located just 23 km away from the city centre. It is the main irrigation project in the whole of Kerala and a perfect picnic spot. People who are looking things to do in Thrissur can opt for boating here and enjoy the views this place has to offer. 

Timings: 8 am – 6:30 pm Entry Fees: INR 20 per person TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala, India Famous For: Picnic locations Reviews

23. Heritage Garden 

Nestled in the heart of the city, Heritage Garden is another top place to visit in Thrissur where nature lovers can resort. It is home to many rare species of flora. The manicured garden has attracted several tourists to this place which has made it one of the popular picnic spots in the city. 

Timings: 9 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4:30 pm Entry Fees: INR 20 (adults), INR 5 (children) TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Niramayam Hospital Path, Thayamkulamgara, Cherpu, Thrissur, Kerala 680561 Famous For:  Manicured lawns Reviews

24. Snehatheeram Beach 

Looking for a place to laze around in Thrissur? Well, there cannot be a better place than Snehatheeram Beach that offers some amazing views of nature. After exploring the sightseeing places in Thrissur, you can head to this beach and soak in the warmth of the sun with your gang. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the music of waves hitting the rocks. 

Timings: No specific timings Entry Fees: Free TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5 Location: Thrissur Famous For: Panoramic views Reviews

25. Koodalmanikyam Temple

A trip to Thrissur is incomplete without heading to one of the oldest Thrissur temples . This temple is one of the best tourist places in Thrissur . Built in the 15th century, Koodalmanikyam Temple is dedicated to Lord Bharatha (brother of Shri Rama). The temple is surrounded by greenery and the walls of the temple are adorned with ancient paintings. Pay a visit to this temple and offer lotus flowers to the main deity. 

Timings: 4 am – 11:20 am, 5 pm – 8 pm Entry Fees: Free TripAdvisor Rating: NA Location: The Administrator, Koodalmanikyam Devasom, Trissur District, Irinjalakuda, Kerala 680121 Famous For: Spiritual Prayers Reviews

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26. Arattupuzha Temple

If you are a religious person and are planning a trip then Arattupuzha Temple is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur . The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa due to which the temple receives moderate footfall of tourists and locals every month. One must visit this temple during the Arattupuzha Pooram Festival when the whole place is decorated with lights and locals gather together for celebrations and prayers. 

Aarti Timings : 5 am – 9:30 am & 5 pm – 7 pm Entry Fee : Free Location : P.O. Arattupuzha, Urakam, (Dt), Kerala (State), Arattupuzha, Kerala 680562 Tripadvisor Rating : 5/5 Famous For: Spiritual prayers Reviews

27. Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple

Another one that is listed in the top tourist places in Thrissur is Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple.  As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and you will find his idol on the premises. There are several folklores associated with the temple which has grabbed attention of several pilgrims. If you are also a follower of Lord Krishna then you must visit this place and relax your mind. 

Timings: 5.30 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM Entry Fee : Free Location : Shoranur Rd, Patturaikkal, Thrissur, Kerala 680020 Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Reviews

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28. Triprayar Temple 

This temple is home to Lord Rama and it is also known as Triprayar Thevar. It is believed that the idol was submerged in the water and a fishermen found it near the Chettuva region. It was then installed in the temple which is now visited by several believers. The best to visit this temple is during the Nalambala Darshana Yatra when the place is teeming with religious people and the aura is nothing less than a heaven. So, make sure that you include this temple in your list of places to see in Thrissur .

Timings : 5 am – 10:30 am & 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Entry Fee : Free Location : Temple Road, Valapad PO, Thrissur District, Triprayar, Kerala 680567 Tripadvisor Rating : 4.5/5 Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Reviews

29. Thumboormuzhi Garden

If you are tired of exploring the tourist places in Thrissur then you must head to this garden to relax and calm your mind. As the place is nestled near the Chalakkudy River, you get to witness a cool breeze that soothes you down. Moreover, there is a butterfly garden to explore and a separate park for kids where they can enjoy. Take out some time from your monotonous and busy schedule to rest in the lap of nature at one of the places to visit in Thrissur . 

Timings : 9 am – 5 pm Entry Fee : INR 15 (Adults), INR 5 (Kids) Location : Kerala 680724 Tripadvisor Rating : 4.5/5 Famous For:  Butterfly garden Reviews

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30. Chimmini Dam 

If you are looking for beautiful places to see in Thrissur then you must visit this dam to witness some of the best views of the district. Also known as Chimmony Dam, it is located near the Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary so you might get a glimpse of a few birds or animals. This dam was built to irrigate the lands of Thrissur and now a hydroelectric plant is being generated to further support the district in every way possible. 

Entry Fee : Free Location : Pariyaram, Kerala 680304 Tripadvisor Rating : 4/5 Famous For:  Tekking Reviews

31. Thiruvanchikulam Temple

You might find several temples in Thrissur and the whole of Kerala and one of them is Thiruvanchikulam Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to be 2000 years old. So, if you want to visit the best places in Thrissur then you cannot miss out on Thiruvanchikulam Temple. It was built in the 13th century by Cheraman Perumal who was the king of the Cheru dynasty. As it is one of the oldest temples in South India , it receives a heavy footfall every year of Shiva followers. 

Timings : 4:30 am – 8 pm Entry Fee : Free Location : Kodungallur- Ernakulam Highway, Kottappuram, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala 680664 Tripadvisor Rating : 4.5/5 Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Reviews

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32. Peruvanam Temple 

If you are looking for the top pick from the best places in Thrissur then you must head to the famous Peruvanam Temple which is also dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is spread in an area of 7 acres and the architecture is built in the typical Kerala style. Once you visit this temple on your Thrissur tour, you will be awestruck by the beauty of the architecture. 

Timings : 5:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Entry Fee : Free Location : Peruvanam, Thrissur District. Tripadvisor Rating : 4.5/5 Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers Reviews

33. Bible Tower

If you are looking to start your weekend with some spiritual bliss, visit this church during your sightseeing trip in Thrissur and explore this place. The Bible tower is one of the most significant landmarks in the region and a popular attraction that is recommended by the locals.

Timings : 5:00 AM – 10:30 AM Entry Fee : Free Location : Peruvanam, Thrissur District. Famous For:  Spiritual Prayers

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34. Nattika Beach 

Nattika beach is one of the most popular beaches in Thrissur and often known as a beach-lovers paradise in the region. If you are planning for a weekend getaway to somewhere that is serene and without the crowd, this bucket list beach must be on your itinerary when you plan your trip.

Timings : 5:00 AM – 10:30 AM Entry Fee : Free Location : Peruvanam, Thrissur District. Famous For: Watersports

35. Munakkal Beach

Nestled in Azhikode, Thrissur of Thrissur District, this beach is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur. If you are planning to enjoy a long weekend stay or have dinner at some of the best oceanfront restaurants, this is the place to be.

Timings : N/A Entry Fee : Free Location : Azhikode, Thrissur of Thrissur District Famous For: Water-front dining

Best Time To Visit Thrissur

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The best time to visit Thrissur is during the monsoon season when the beauty of the place reaches its peak. If you want to enjoy indoor activities summer season is a great time to visit while for outdoor activities and sightseeing, winter season is the perfect time. However, you must try visiting this place during one of the festivals as they are celebrated with full enthusiasm. The famous Thrissur Pooram festival is held in the month of April or May. So, the best time to visit Thrissur depends on your interest and purpose of visit.

How To Reach Thrissur

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Below are some of the ways to reach Thrissur via different modes of transportation.

By Air: Thrissur does not have an airport of its own. Kochi International Airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of 67 km from Thrissur and is well-connected to major Indian cities. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach Thrissur.

By Train: Thrissur Railway Station is the major railhead in South India is well connected to all major cities and daily trains are available from these cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.

By Road: One can reach Thrissur by bus from cities like Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Kozhikode.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Places To Visit In Thrissur

Is it safe to tour the best places to visit in Thrissur amidst the ongoing pandemic?

Get yourself tested before leaving for your trip and carry your negative RT PCR report with you. It is advised to get vaccinated for a safer experience. Don’t forget to check the latest travel advisory, Covid-19 measures, and the number of cases before your departure. Wear proper masks and keep sanitizing your hands. Maintain social distancing and avoid visiting crowded places for your own safety.

Which are some of the safest places to visit in Thrissur for families with kids?

Thrissur is a safe city, and if you are looking for some of the places to visit in Thrissur with family and kids then you must visit the following places: 1. Athirappilly Waterfall 2. Chavakkad Beach 3. Charpa Falls 4. Thrissur Zoo and state museum

Is there anything I need to keep in mind before visiting Thrissur?

Just be aware of your personal belongings wherever you go and considering the pandemic outspread is still there you must carry a hand sanitizer and wear a face mask all the time. Apart from that, carry the season friendly clothes and less luggage.

What is Thrissur famous for?

Much famed for its ancient temples, beautiful churches, and well-carved mosques, Thrissur is mainly famous for being the hosting land of the Thrissur Pooram Festival, which happens to be one of the famous festivals in Kerala

What is the best time to visit Thrissur?

The best time to visit Thrissur happens to be the months from October to March when the city is experiencing the best of winters. Weather remains pleasant during this time, making it ideal for sightseeing and other exciting activities.

What are the best things to do in Thrissur?

The following are the most popular things to do in Thrissur: 1. Take a tour to the PeechiVazhani Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Visit the ancient temples in Thrissur 3. Attend festivals 4. Take a sightseeing tour to the historical and cultural landmarks 5. Indulge in shopping

What are the top attractions in Thrissur?

The following are the popular tourist attractions in Thrissur: 1. Shakthan Thampuran Palace 2. Vadakkunnathan Temple 3. Cheraman Juma Masjid 4. Our Lady of Dolours Basilica 5. Snehatheeram Beach 6. Chettuva Backwater

Which is the nearest airport to Thrissur?

Located at Nedumbassery, Cochin International Airport happens to be the nearest airport that is located at a distance of just 50 kilometers from the city of Thrissur.

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Places to Visit in Thrissur | Thrissur Tourism

Thrissur, the quiet small town is the cultural capital of Kerala. Ideally located at the central region of the Kerala, Thrissur is popular for its annual festival called Thrissur Pooram. This is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in the country and draws thousands of tourists from different part of India and across the world.

The original name of this place was Thrissivaperoor which was named after Lord Siva. Thrissur is home for many cultural, artistic and academic institutions. This scenic city has its own historical significance as it has witnessed rise and fall of many kingdoms. Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Zamorins of Calicut, Invasion of Portuguese and eventually the British played a major role in the history of Thrissur.

Places to Visit in Thrissur

Thrissur boasts of the marvellous attractions spread in and across the city. The city attracts all the kind of travellers with its natural scenic attractions, religious, spiritual spots and modern artistically build water theme park. Cultural institutions like the Sangeetha Nataka Academy and Lalithakala Academy are visited by students and cultural tourists.

1. Vadakkumnathan Temple

Vadakkumnathan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Kerala is believed to have been built by Parasurama who is said to have reclaimed Kerala from the Sea. This temple is one of the largest temple in Kerala and is famous for its architectural beauty. The main deity is Lord Siva and is represented by a magnificent Mahalingam.

Vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the Kerala style architecture. This temple houses many decorative murals and art pieces. Vadakkumnathan temple is most famous for the Pooram festivals celebrated annually during April-May. The fireworks at the Pooram are magnificent. During the Pooram temple is crowded with locals and tourists. Non Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple.

2. Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Temple

Worship at Vadakkumnathan temple is complete only with a visit to both Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temple. In Thiruvambady the deity is Siva’s son Subramanian and also there is a separate shrine of Ganapathy at the back. In Paramekkavu the deity is Devi Parvathi. The idol of Parvathi faces her lord.

3. Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram is called as the ‘pooram of all poorams’. Thrissur Pooram has a special charm in Kerala. This colourful festival is celebrated at Vadakkumnathan temple in April. Situated in a hillock at the centre of the city The temple is crowded with thousands of devotees.

Sakthan Thampuran, the ruler of Kochi is the founder of this festival and is called as Peoples festival. The Pooram is magnificent with elephant Procession, fireworks and umbrella showing competition. The main venue of the pooram festival is the Thekkinkadu Maidanam.

During Pooram festival Thrissur, popularly known as the temple town become a place of colour, music and mirth and will elate your soul. The Pooram programmes lasting about 36 hours begins with the ezhunellippu and ends with spectacular fireworks.

4. Thrissur Archaeological Museum

This museum was once the summer palace of the Kollengode rajas and then its converted to a museum. This archaeological museum started as a picture gallery in the year 1938. There are copies of mural paintings from Mattancherry Palace and some temples in Kochi.

Later in the year 1948 an archaeological gallery was added along with the picture gallery to exhibit the archaeological findings and excavated material of the Department of Archaeology. These shifted to new building in 1975 and named as Archaeological Museum.

5. Sakthan Thampuran Palace

Sakthan Thampuran Palace also known as Palace Thoppu is a classic example of the simple lifestyle of Kerala rulers. The garden in the palace houses the tombs of three noble including that of Sakthan Thampuran. The gardens are maintained well with a Sarpakavu (a snake shrine), a tank and a Shiva temple. The palace is also beautiful with so many halls including a musical hall.

6. Thrissur Zoo

Thrissur Zoo located at distance of 2 km spreads over an area of thirteen acres. This is an ideal haunt for animal lovers. One can see tigers, camels, sweet mithun hippos, Pink flamingos, lion tailed macaque, sloth bear, and so many species of birds.

The snake park has an impressive collection of reptiles. The endangered species like Asiatic Lion is found in Thrissur zoo. Inside the Zoo is the Natural History Museum.

Shopping in Thrissur

The Temple city is also a well known industrial and shopping centre. The city is famous for traditional and design gold ornaments. In Thrissur shopping can be enjoyed at both shopping complexes and shops spread all over the city.

There are some shops in Thrissur which are famous for traditional handicraft items, books and handloom products. You can shop stone carvings, Kathakali mask, cane furniture, household items, bell ware, shell ware, ivory boats, grass mats, fragrant vetiver bath brushes etc.

Few of the most popular shops in Thrissur are Aishwarya Foreign Collection, Dubai Corner and Chithrapuri Duty Paid Shop. There are some handicraft stores also. You can visit Surabhi Handicrafts emporium, Nadavaramba Krishna & Son.

In Mangalore Music Stores in Thrissur you will get the five music instruments that make the panchavadyam. Thrissur has the highest number of jewellery stores in Kerala. You can also buy some good quality silk sarees in here.

Where To Stay in Thrissur

Thrissur have a couple of best staying options ranging from standard to luxury. Some of them are Das Continental, Elite International, Casino Hotel, Trichur Palace, Luciya Palace, The Sidhartha Regency, Hotel Cee Pee Towers, Pearl regency, Yathri Nivas, Mannapuram, Palace Tower etc.

Where To Eat in Thrissur

Thrissur offers you the culinary kerala delicacies. You can try both vegetarian and non vegetarian in Thrissur. One can try Kalan, Thoran, Avial, idiyappam, Vellayappam, and Thrissur special fish curry which is made with Mangoes, coconut milk and kokum.

For vegetarian options you can go to India Gate, Navarathna Restaurant, Ambady Restaurant, Hotel Bharath, Pathan’s Hotel etc. For Non vegetarian the best in the list are Hotel Saphire, The Sidhartha Regency, Luciya Palace, Cafe Casino, Aramana Bar and Restaurant, Hotel Sego, Hotel Calcutta and Indian Coffee House.

Some of the places close to Thrissur which worth a visit are Vilangankunnu, Aarattupuzha Temple, Urakam Ammathiruvadi Temple and Arthat.

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19 Amazing Places To Visit In Thrissur Kerala For A Fantastic Stay

Discover the soul of Kerala in its cultural capital, Thrissur. Renowned for its vibrant festivals and architectural marvels, the places to visit in Thrissur form a kaleidoscope of rich cultural heritage. From the ancient sacred shrines to the tranquil backwaters, Thrissur tourist places boast a diverse range of sights that are bound to enchant every explorer.

Whether you’re a history buff, nature enthusiast or a spiritual seeker, the places to visit in Thrissur provide a captivating journey through Kerala’s cultural roots. And let’s not forget the culinary wonders Thrissur has to offer, from spicy delicacies to sweet treats, ensuring a gastronomical delight.

As you wander through the city’s narrow lanes, the Thrissur tourist places will unfold a canvas of timeless traditions, diverse flora and fauna and architectural grandeur, making your journey a truly unforgettable experience. So are you ready to embark on this magical journey?

19 Best Places To Visit In Thrissur

1. shakthan thampuran temple.

Among the many tourist attractions in Thrissur, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace stands out as an enchanting retreat where history whispers in every corner.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Entry Fees: INR 10

2. Basilica Of Our Lady Of Dolours

The intricately designed interiors of the towering structure leave visitors speechless as it greets the sky. This holy sanctuary remains a crowning jewel among Thrissur tourist places, whether for the devout pilgrim or the avid explorer.

Accept the tranquil hymns, marvel at the ornate biblical depictions, and immerse yourself in the sublime aura that characterises this ethereal abode of faith.

Timings: 6 AM onwards

Entry Fees: Free

3. Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

It’s an oasis of cultural heritage and biodiversity, showcasing intriguing artefacts and exotic creatures and it’s ideal for families. Its allure provides a captivating window into Kerala’s past and the beauty of nature, making it one of the best places to visit in Thrissur. 

Experience a seamless blend of learning and recreation as the zoo’s vibrant residents and the museum’s riveting tales pique your interest and awe transforming your day into an unforgettable adventure.

Timings: 10 AM to 6:30 PM 

Entry Fees: INR 5

4. Athirappilly Waterfalls

The falls, which are breathtakingly beautiful, enchant visitors with their serene melodies and mesmerising views, earning them a top spot among Thrissur places to visit. The Athirappilly Waterfalls are an excellent choice for those seeking adventure, tranquillity or simply breathtaking views. 

There are many places to visit in Thrissur, but none capture the spirit of Kerala’s natural beauty quite like these majestic falls.

5. Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

The enchanting murals, intricate architecture, and enthralling rituals speak of age old traditions making it an enthralling destination for spiritual seekers and cultural enthusiasts. 

This temple among the offbeat places to visit in Thrissur has a distinct aura, an inspiring glimpse into Kerala’s deep rooted spirituality and an unforgettable journey into a realm of peaceful transcendence.

Timings: 3 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM

6. Chettuva Backwater

Boating and fishing are popular activities, or take a houseboat tour for a more immersive experience. With its distinct natural beauty, this location rounds out the list of Thrissur tourist places. Remember to include this gem among the places to visit in Thrissur as you plan your journey for an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature’s bounty and embrace tranquillity.

Timings: None

Entry Fees: None

7. Charpa Falls

Due to its proximity to the city it is a popular tourist destination near Thrissur. Tourists are drawn to its tranquil environment, lush greenery and photographic opportunities. 

The falls are especially impressive during the monsoon season, when the water crashes down with force. A visit to Charpa Falls promises a refreshing break from city life, making it a must see on any Thrissur itinerary.

8. Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple

It is best known for its grand role in the Thrissur Pooram festival, which features elephants, music and fireworks. The ornate temple carvings and murals awe visitors. Its historical and cultural significance, combined with the tranquil atmosphere, make it a must see on any itinerary.

In addition, there are numerous tourist places near Thrissur that visitors can visit. The serene Athirapally Waterfalls, the historic Shakthan Thampuran Palace, and the tranquil Vilangan Kunnu are among them. 

Each location offers a distinct glimpse into the region’s vibrant history and culture. The Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and its surrounding areas truly encapsulate the essence of Thrissur in terms of both spirituality and sightseeing.

Timings: 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 4 PM to 9 PM

9. Kerala Kalamandalam

The vast premises pulsate with the rhythm of ancient traditions, providing a mesmerizing experience for culture enthusiasts. A visit here is like stepping into a living museum where every nook narrates enthralling stories from the past.

Recognized as one of the most celebrated places to visit in Thrissur, it’s an essential stop for those wishing to explore Kerala’s profound artistic spirit, steeped in deep cultural refinement. The Kerala Kalamandalam experience leaves an indelible impression on every traveller, fostering a deep respect for the rich tapestry of Indian arts.

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM 

Entry Fees: INR 1000

10. Vazhachal Falls

Aside from the falls, the Vazhachal Forest Division is home to a number of endangered species, providing visitors with an exciting wilderness adventure. Vazhachal Falls, which is part of the popular Thrissur tourist circuit, is more than just a destination; it’s an experience in which nature unfolds its raw, untamed beauty.

Make the mesmerising Vazhachal Falls part of your Thrissur itinerary to fully immerse yourself in the region’s stunning landscapes. It provides an energising experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM 

11. Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club

These aficionados of classic automobiles find common ground in their shared love for the timeless elegance and engineering marvel that is the Vauxhall Velox. The club organizes various events and car shows, featuring a stunning collection of restored vehicles, each echoing stories of the bygone era.

One of the club’s most anticipated events is the annual rally that takes a scenic route through Thrissur in India. Thrissur, renowned for its cultural and historical significance, offers an array of places to visit. 

The journey through the city, with its rich tradition and beautiful architecture, complements the vintage aesthetics of the Vauxhall Velox cars. 

These fascinating vehicles navigating the vibrant streets of Thrissur is a sight that indeed transcends time.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM 

12. Cheraman Juma Masjid

This grand mosque bears the enduring legacy of King Cheraman Perumal, who converted to Islam after witnessing a miraculous event. Every year a swarm of tourists and pilgrims alike are drawn to the mosque’s historical significance as well as the sacred lighted lamp, a symbol of its multicultural roots. 

As a result, Cheraman Juma Masjid stands as a beacon of peaceful coexistence and shared cultural heritage making it an unmissable landmark on the touristic itinerary of Thrissur.

Timings: 5:30 AM to 7 PM 

13. Nehru Park

An extensive range of flora and fauna create a unique ecological environment, further enhancing the park’s appeal. Nehru Park’s well-maintained cleanliness and tranquillity provide a respite from the city’s hustle and bustle. One of the park’s highlights is the beautiful artificial pond, offering boating facilities to visitors, giving them a delightful and memorable experience.

Nehru Park’s allure extends beyond its natural beauty as it also serves as a cultural hub for Thrissur, frequently hosting local events and festivals, thus preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Timings: 1 PM to 8 PM 

14. Peechi Dam

The sanctuary is a haven for nature lovers, housing a plethora of flora and fauna, enhancing the overall appeal of the dam. Besides its ecological importance, the dam is a popular picnic spot, offering boating facilities to visitors. 

The sight of the tranquil water body against the backdrop of lush greenery is mesmerizing, making Peechi Dam a must visit spot among the places to visit in Thrissur. 

Whether it’s the serene natural beauty, the adventurous boating, or a day trip around the wildlife sanctuary, Peechi Dam offers an enriching experience that leaves visitors with everlasting memories of Thrissur.

Timings: 8 AM to 6:30 PM 

15. Chavakkad Beach

The sandy coastline, swaying coconut trees, and the azure sea create a picturesque ambiance that soothes the soul. A unique attraction of Chavakad Beach is the Punnayoorkulam, a nearby estuary where the river meets the sea, popular among bird watchers for the migratory birds it attracts. 

Traditional fishing methods used by local fishermen provide an interesting sight, making visitors feel connected to the regional lifestyle. Surrounding local eateries offer authentic Kerala cuisine, adding to the overall experience. 

Chavakad Beach, with its unspoiled beauty, is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Timings: 6 AM to 6:30 PM 

16. Heritage Garden

Landscaped beautifully, it houses a multitude of rare plant species, a treat for nature enthusiasts. The Heritage Garden is also a hub for art and culture, frequently hosting traditional Kerala art and dance performances, educating visitors about the local heritage. 

The sculptures scattered around the park are notable; they encapsulate the historical moments and iconic figures of Kerala. The garden’s unique blend of nature and culture makes it a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. 

It not only serves as a serene retreat in the urban landscape but also as an enduring reminder of Thrissur’s historical significance and the broader cultural heritage of Kerala.

Timings: 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM

Entry Fees: INR 20 for adults, INR 5 for children

17. Cheppara

The panoramic view from the top of Cheppara provides a spectacular vista of rolling hills, verdant valleys and the shimmering Meenachil River. It’s a location that brings the visitor into close contact with the wonders of nature, from the cooling breeze at the hilltop to the sounds of birds chirping. 

The surrounding area also provides opportunities to explore local flora and fauna as well as the rich culture and traditions of the local people. The tranquility and beauty of Cheppara make it an ideal destination for those seeking to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It truly exemplifies Kerala’s moniker, “God’s Own Country.”

Timings: 6 AM to 11:45 AM and 4 PM to 7 PM

18. Vadakkunnathan Temple

The temple, encased within a massive stone wall, boasts an array of exquisite murals and carvings that reflect classic Kerala style architecture. The Koothambalam, a traditional stage for performing temple arts is particularly noteworthy. 

The temple complex is lush with old world charm, surrounded by a wide, open ground known as Thekkinkadu Maidan which hosts the annual Thrissur Pooram, a festival famed for its vibrant procession of decorated elephants and traditional percussion ensembles. 

Awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for cultural heritage conservation, Vadakkunnathan Temple is more than just a place of worship; it’s a venue that harmonizes spiritual tranquility, historical richness and cultural vibrancy, making it a must visit location in Thrissur.

Timings: 3 AM to 8 PM

19. Bible Tower

Visitors can marvel at the stunning view of Thrissur city and its surrounding areas from the top of the tower. A special feature of the tower is the colossal double life size statue of Jesus Christ which beckons visitors and pilgrims. 

Moreover, the Bible Tower also houses various paintings and carvings that symbolically depict the life of Jesus Christ and the history of the Church. This landmark enhances the spiritual and cultural landscape of Thrissur, making it a must-visit spot for every visitor.

Timings: 24 x 7

To summarise, Thrissur is more than a city; it’s a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, spirituality, and natural beauty just waiting to be discovered. There’s something for everyone, from the breathtaking Bible Tower to the vibrant Thrissur Pooram festival. 

It’s a destination that promises unforgettable experiences and memories. So, whether you’re interested in history, spirituality, or nature, pack your bags and let Thrissur enchant you!

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Places to Visit in Thrissur

Thrissur is well-known as the cultural capital of Kerala. Initially known as Trichur, the city is located in the heart of the state of Kerala and attracts tourists because of its rich spiritual, religious, and cultural history. The city is also a popular getaway spot because of the multiple cultural and religious festivals that are organized throughout the year.

Things To See & Do

Kerala Kalamandalam

Institution of cultural arts.

3 to 4 hours.

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Thrissur Zoo and State Museum

Oldest zoological park.

2 to 3 hours

Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Museum of galleries, best time to visit thrissur, perfect getaway spot for winters and monsoons, peak season, moderate season.

• What To Expect : Cool winters and pleasant weather make it ideal for exploring the city and nearby locations
• Things You'll Love : Outdoor activities like trekking, sightseeing, and bamboo rafting

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Thrissur Pooram The festival has been celebrated since the eighteenth century and is one of the most vibrant festivals that takes place every year during the months of April - May.

Koodiyattum It is an elaborate 36-hour long festival that takes place across various temples of Thrissur. The preparations for the festival begin one week prior -with the hosting of flags of the temples that are going to be a part of the event. On the first morning, the festival opens up with mesmerizing fireworks and music which sets the tone in place. The parade of deities takes place at Vadukunathan Temple while the main event starts at 6 AM at Paramekkavu Temple. Like other festivals of Thrissur, procession of elephants is again a major highlight for tourists.

Uthralikavu Pooram The festival takes place annually in February and March. Elephant procession, Kuthira Vela, Panchavadyam, Melam, and Vedikettu are the major attractions of this week-long festival that is celebrated in Sri Rudhiramahakalikav Temple.

Guruvayur Uthsavam Spread over ten days, Guruvayur Uthsavam is a festival that is celebrated in the Guruvayur Temple. The festival opens up with an elephant race and presents its viewers with a picture of the cultural, religious, and historical overview of the city through enticing performances presented by artists

Arattupuzha Pooram This is another prime religious festival that takes place some 15kms away from the city, at Arattupuzha Temple, which is home to Lord Ayappa. It is a seven-day long festival that features the largest procession of elephants, and more than two hundred percussion artists perform in the temple.

Peruvanam Pooram This festival offers visitors an insight into the history, culture, and religion of the city of Thissur. Major highlights include the elephant procession and orchestra display.

Ollur Pally Perunnal This is a Christian festival held at one of the oldest churches in Kerala, called St. Anthony’s Forance Church. It takes place on the 23rd and 24th of October every year and is also known as the Feast of Saint Raphael. It is a colourful festival with the main highlights being umbrellas, vala procession, orchestra, chariots, and fireworks.

Puli Kali Onam is a major festival that is celebrated with extravagance throughout the state of Kerala. Being the cultural capital of the state, Thrissur goes one step beyond to offer another segment, Puli Kali, which is a traditional local art form. The performers dress up like tigers with face masks and tiger stripes all over their bodies. The art form is performed on the fourth day of Onam in different parts of the city. During the dance, one person acts as a hunter while the other chases Puli Kali. The art form adds a different essence to the festival and makes the festival grander for the onlookers.

Buon Natale This is Thrissur’s unique way of celebrating the festival of Christmas. The festival is conducted by Thrissur’s Archdiocese annually where tourists get to see a parade of people dressed as Santa Claus and Angels! The parade begins at St. Thomas Church and ends at Sakthan Thampuran.

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Tourist places to visit in thrissur.

Thrissur , the cultural capital of Kerala , is a city that exudes a charm like no other. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty, Thrissur offers a plethora of tourist places that are worth exploring.

Best Places to Visit in Thrissur with Family:

Kalamandalam:.

A renowned institution for traditional performing arts, Kerala Kalamandalam is a must-visit for culture enthusiasts. It's one of the top places to see in Thrissur, offering a glimpse into Kerala's rich cultural heritage.

Thrissur Zoo and State Museum:

Home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, the Thrissur Zoo and State Museum is a perfect place to visit in Thrissur with family. It's a great spot for a fun-filled day of wildlife exploration and learning.

Shakthan Thampuran Palace:

A testament to Kerala's architectural grandeur, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace is one of the famous places in Thrissur. Its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit.

Chavakkad Beach:

Known for its pristine beauty, Chavakkad Beach is one of the best places to visit in Thrissur It's a perfect spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beautiful Thrissur weather.

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Vadakkumnathan temple:.

An iconic symbol of Thrissur, the Vadakkumnathan Temple is a significant religious site. Its majestic structure and spiritual ambiance make it one of the top Thrissur attractions.

Athirappilly Waterfalls:

Often referred to as the "Niagara of India", the Athirappilly Waterfalls is a sight to behold. It's one of the most popular tourist spots in Thrissur, offering stunning views and a tranquil environment.

Vazhachal Falls:

Located close to the Athirappilly Waterfalls, the Vazhachal Falls is another natural wonder that's worth visiting. It's a perfect spot for nature lovers and one of the top places to visit in Thrissur.

Best Time to Visit Thrissur

The best time to visit Thrissur is during the winter months (October - February) when the weather is pleasant and perfect for sightseeing.

Good Places to Visit at Night in Thrissur

The city is known for its vibrant cultural performances and festivals that light up the night. One of the top places to visit in Thrissur at night is the iconic Vadakkumnathan Temple. Known for its evening rituals and the spectacular 'Thrissur Pooram' festival, it offers a unique cultural experience. Another must-visit is the Kerala Kalamandalam, which often hosts traditional dance performances under the starlit sky. These Thrissur attractions provide a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage.

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Places to Visit in Thrissur in 1 Day

If you only have one day in Thrissur, start with a visit to the Kerala Kalamandalam, followed by the Thrissur Zoo and State Museum. End your day with a visit to the Vadakkumnathan Temple , one of the top places to see in Thrissur.

Places to Visit in Thrissur in 2 Days

On your second day, explore the Shakthan Thampuran Palace , relax at the Chavakkad Beach, and end your day with a visit to the Athirappilly Waterfalls. These are some of the best Thrissur tourist places to visit in two days.

Places to Visit in Thrissur in 3 Days

On your third day, visit the Vazhachal Falls and explore the local markets for some shopping. These are some of the top places to visit in Thrissur in three days.

Places to Visit Near Thrissur

If you have more time, consider visiting places near Thrissur. The picturesque town of Guruvayur , known for its ancient temples, and the tranquil Punnathur Kotta elephant sanctuary are both within a short drive from the city.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Thrissur

Which are the most popular shopping spots in thrissur.

The best shopping places in Thrissur are Centrepoint Shopping Mall, Selex Mall and High Road. You will have an amazing time exploring and finding unique things to buy at these shopping hotspots in Thrissur and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely artifacts and experiences.

What are the best places to visit in Thrissur?

The most loved attractions in Thrissur are Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Zoo and State Museum and Shakthan Thampuran Palace.

How is the weather of Thrissur in peak season?

The weather of Thrissur in peak season is cool winters and pleasant weather make it ideal for exploring the city and nearby locations. It means you can easily plan a trip to Thrissur in the months of ​​​​​​​​December and January to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

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Located in the heart of Kerala, Thrissur is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, colorful festivals, and historical significance. Situated about 80 kilometers north of Kochi, Thrissur is often referred to as the "Cultural Capital of Kerala" due to its prominent role in preserving and promoting Kerala's traditional arts and festivals. The city is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Vadakkunnathan Temple , renowned for its ancient architecture and religious significance, and the Thrissur Pooram, one of the largest and most extravagant temple festivals in the state.

Thrissur is a destination that offers something for every traveler. History buffs will appreciate exploring the city's numerous museums and heritage sites, such as the Archaeological Museum and the Shakthan Thampuran Palace . Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic beauty of Thrissur's lush green landscapes, tranquil backwaters, and picturesque beaches, including the popular Snehatheeram Beach , Athirapally Waterfalls and Vazhachal Waterfalls . Food lovers will delight in sampling the delicious local cuisine, which includes traditional Kerala dishes like appam, puttu, and seafood specialties. In addition to its cultural and natural attractions, Thrissur also hosts a variety of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, drawing visitors from far and wide. The Thrissur Pooram , held annually in April or May, is a grand spectacle featuring colorful processions, traditional music and dance performances, and spectacular fireworks displays. Other festivals celebrated with great fervor in Thrissur include Onam, Vishu, and Christmas, showcasing the city's diverse cultural heritage. With its blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Thrissur offers a unique and unforgettable travel experience for visitors. Whether exploring its ancient temples and palaces, indulging in delicious cuisine, or immersing oneself in the vibrant festivities, Thrissur promises a memorable journey filled with discovery and exploration.

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• Thrissur to Madurai drive
• Thrissur to Alappuzha drive
• Thrissur to Madikeri drive
• Thrissur to Kanyakumari drive
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• Thrissur to Kannur drive
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Thrissur Pooram 2024: Interesting facts about the temple festival that we should know about

Thrissur pooram 2024: from fireworks at vedikkettu to the rich history, here's all that you need to know about the largest temple festival..

Thrissur Pooram 2024: The mother of all Poorams is here. Thrissur Pooram is known as one of the largest temples festivals celebrated across the world. Kerala is known for its rich culture and traditions. The home to many religions, is a state that's rich in its landscape, terrains, rituals, culture and history. Thrissur Pooram is one such festival that heavily contributes to Kerala's rich cultural heritage. Even though Thrissur Pooram is a temple festival, it is witnessed by people from all walks of life, irrespective of caste, creed, colour, religion and age. People come together to celebrate the festival with music, procession, fair and fireworks. As we witness the mother of all Poorams for this year, here are a few interesting facts to know about Thrissur Pooram.

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Interesting and lesser-known facts about Thrissur Pooram

• Thrissur Pooram is a seven-day festival. The sixth day is considered to be the most important one - that's when Thrissur Pooram takes place. It is observed in the Malayalam month of Medam. It is observed when the moon rises with the Pooram star. Thrissur Pooram will be celebrated on April 20 this year.
• The ruler of Cochin from 1790 to 1805 – Shakthan Thampuran, started Thrissur Pooram in the year of 1796. Earlier, temples used to attend the Arattupuzha Pooram. However, that year, due to heavy rainfall, temples couldnot attend Arattupuzha Pooram. Hence, Shakthan Thampuran decided to start his own temple festival in Thrissur. Hence, Thrissur Pooram came to be celebrated.
• The temples that take part in Thrissur Pooram are - the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, Laloor Bhagavathy Temple, Sree Karthyayani Temple, Kanimangalam Temple, Nethila Kavu Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, e Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple, Panamukkumpally Sastha Temple, Pookattikkara - Karamukku Bhagavathy Temple, Chembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple, and the Parakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple.
• On this day, 50 decorated elephants along with traditional music march in the Thekkinkadu Maidanam of Thrissur. In the middle of Thekkinkadu Maidanam, stands the famous Vadakkunnathan Temple where Lord Vadakkunnathan is worshipped.
• Devotees from all parts of India as well as abroad take part in the processions and visit Thrissur Pooram to offer their prayers to Lord Vadakkunnathan on this auspicious day. Fireworks display at Vedikkettu is one of the main attractions of this festival.

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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O ne of the world’s most famous natural sights, the Northern Lights attract people to areas around the Arctic in hopes of seeing the rare display.

Caused by the redirection of particles from the sun that hit the Earth’s atmosphere, the stunning atmospheric phenomenon is seen as the Holy Grail of skywatching and mostly occurs in areas around Norway , Finland , Sweden and Greenland.

The lights can be seen in other parts of the world; the UK has even had sightings in Scotland, Merseyside and Wales this winter during a period of heightened geomagnetic activity.

Unfortunately, such sightings are rare and most people wanting to see the aurora borealis (the scientific name for the phenomenon, coined by Galileo Galilei) will have to travel further north.

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Tromso, Norway

Tromso sits at the centre of the Northern Lights’ oval, meaning that the lights can be visible even when activity is low. According to the tourism website, Tromso is “one of the places in the world with the highest probability of seeing the lights”, and there is “always a good chance of seeing” them between September and April.

Temperatures are moderated by the Norwegian Sea and westerly winds, meaning that they are much milder than usual for the latitude, with averages of between 2C and -1C during peak viewing times (compared to Svalbard, where the average January high is -13C).

When to visit Tromso

Your best chance of seeing the lights in Tromso is between September and April, when the skies are dark enough for them to be visible.

Svalbard, Norway

This Norwegian archipelago is home to more polar bears than people and experiences harsh winters, with the sun not properly rising over the horizon between mid-November and mid-January.

While the islands do not experience total darkness (and therefore you aren’t guaranteed to see the lights), the main island, Spitsbergen, hosts several different types of expedition to give you the best chance of catching the phenomenon. If you’re lucky, you may even see some polar wildlife such as reindeer, Arctic foxes and walruses too.

When to visit Svalbard

The lights season here is slightly shorter than in Tromso, running from September until the middle of March. The best time of day to try and see the lights is between 6pm and midnight.

Rovaniemi, Finland

Located in Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi markets itself as the ‘Official Home of Santa Claus’ and contains a Santa Claus Village and Santa Park. The Northern Lights are visible here on “around 150 nights a year” from August, and the tourism websites provides ideas for nearby locations to view them.

Among its suggestions are the Arctic Garden (a 10-minute walk away) and the top of Ounasvaara fell (a longer, 45-minute walk from the town). Among other snow-based activities – such as sledding – you can join snowmobile trips and ice floating tours as special ways to enjoy the lights.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is one destination where the lights season is exceptionally long, running from late August to early April. However, the best time to visit is during the Polar Night period, from mid-November to mid-January.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland is located roughly 65 degrees north, making the country an excellent option for those trying to see the Northern Lights. They can be viewed in several locations, such as Thingvellir National Park or Kirkjufell Mountain, but the best place to stay when visiting has to be Reykjavik . The Icelandic capital is a typical Nordic city in style and acts as an excellent base for seeing the natural sights of the country in the day before going on a guided trip to see the lights by night.

When to visit Reykjavik

Iceland has a fairly typical length to its lights season, running from September to April.

Abisko, Sweden

Situated in Swedish Lapland, right at the heart of the aurora oval, Abisko National Park receives no light pollution and has one of the lowest rainfall climates in the Nordic area. With many surrounding mountains to keep the skies clear, Abisko also offers the chance to try out several activities such as snowmobiling, fishing and hiking.

The Aurora Sky Station markets itself as “the best place on Earth to experience Northern Lights”, but it seems that this confidence isn’t unfounded: if you were to stay for three nights in Abisko, you’d have an 88 per cent chance of seeing the lights, while the government website also claims that the area sometimes receives “more than two weeks of consecutive northern lights nights”.

When to visit Abisko

Maximise your chances of catching the lights by visiting between mid-September and early March.

Yukon, Canada

With a land area of 483,450sqkm, the Yukon is a vast region which is almost as large as the entirety of Spain. Roughly 80 per cent of the territory is wilderness; it’s home to the longest river in Canada , the second tallest peak in North America (Mount Logan, at 5,959m high), the smallest desert in the world (Carcross, at 1.6sqkm) and dozens of animal species, from moose to brown bears.

With this in mind, while exploring on your own may be tempting, when it comes to viewing the lights you’re best off booking a tour. It’s a good idea to base yourself in Whitehorse (the capital, with a population of just over 28,000), where guided tours will take you to nearby spots to give you the best chance of seeing the light show.

When to visit Yukon

Another place with a lights season lasting nearly eight months, Yukon’s most active time for light displays is between October and mid-November.

Ilulissat, Greenland

The most sparsely populated country in the world, Greenland offers the chance to see the lights with uninterrupted calm and tranquility. With a population of just under 5,000 people, Ilulissat is “rich in Inuit history” and is home to “millions of icebergs”. Low levels of light pollution and many clear nights will offer a good chance of seeing the lights during your stay.

With a population of just over 500, locations such as Kangerlussuaq also offer good opportunities to see the lights but may be too remote for some.

With three new airports coming to the island , access will soon be easier than ever.

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Along with the rest of Greenland, Ilulissat has a fairly typical season, lasting from September to March.

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Home to “some of the darkest skies in the UK”, some of the islands in the Outer Hebrides sit on the same latitude as parts of Norway and Alaska . The aurora has been seen as far south as Edinburgh , but the islands of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra are your best chance for seeing the lights in the UK .

More accessible than most of the other locations on this list, the islands are also generally an excellent spot for seeing different astronomical sights, such as the Orion Nebula, the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy.

When to visit the Outer Hebrides

Lights season in these islands runs from September to April, although the best time to see the lights is during the Equinox and Solstice, so between March and April and September and October respectively.

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

The second largest city (by population) in Alaska, Fairbanks is situated near the centre of the state and is home to just over 32,000 people. Located on a similar latitude to Iceland, conditions here are perfect for viewing the lights: dark skies, dry conditions and a lack of light pollution.

One of the main benefits of Fairbanks (versus some other locations on the list) is the fact that you don’t even have to leave the city to see the lights, and as a major settlement, all the necessary amenities are available alongside the many tours on offer.

When to visit Fairbanks

The season here lasts slightly longer than usual, stretching from late August to April.

Finnish Lapland

While Rovaniemi has already been mentioned on this list, there are so many worthy destinations in Finnish Lapland that the entire area has to be recommended. Levi is the largest ski resort in Finland but is less crowded than other European resorts, and offers the chance to see the lights on snowmobiles or on reindeer-drawn sleighs. Harriniva is another resort that offers similar activities, with the Muonio River adding another scenic touch. Saariselka offers a different, village setting with excellent spots for viewing the lights only half a kilometre away.

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Moscow is the largest city in Europe. It is different from anything you might have seen in other European capitals. Having very little interaction with the rest of Europe for centuries, Russians developed their own style in architecture and life in general. It is always an exciting place to be; at the same time the city is clean, well-kempt and safe. The most popular time to go for vacation in Moscow is from May to the middle of October; though coming for New Year can also be a special experience. The Russian capital has a lot to offer to a tourist going for vacation Moscow. The main Moscow places to visit – the Kremlin and Red Square - are in the historical center. Besides those there are many others spots for Moscow sightseeing which are spread out all over the city.

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• 1. New Year holidays in Moscow from the 25th of December to the 10th of January are a huge deal in this country! There are hundreds of events and activities: concerts, open-air skating rinks, midnight champagne parties at the parks, folk music festivals, traditional crafts and Russian food, ice sculpture exhibitions and a lot more are out there for Moscow sightseeing. There are fairy lights in shop windows and streets are a blaze of light around the clock.
• 3. Easter is another holiday, which can turn your Moscow sightseeing into unforgettable unique experience. You will see the revived Christian religious life in Russia, crack colorful eggs to see who is going to be the master of their fate in the coming days, listen to Church festive music, ring church bells in high steeples and try traditional Easter dishes, like the legendary Russian kulich and paskha.

4. The first decade of May, despite the clement weather, can be a bit of an inconvenient time for a Moscow vacation. The 1st of May is the International Labour Day dating back to the former Socialist times. On the 9th of May Russians celebrate Victory Day recalling the victims and glorious victory in WWII. What to do in Moscow on these days? One can see the Victory parade and Russian people giving thanks to their veterans. There are concerts and shows and Russian families from all over the country spending their vacation in Moscow . However the Red Square is closed for the parade rehearsals for several days. The Kremlin may be closed for several days as well.

• 5. Throughout all summer and early autumn different festivals and events are being held in Moscow. The most famous of these is the international festival of military orchestras “The Savior Tower”.

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Anderson had done his MIT master’s thesis on solar energy in the 1970s, and the team realized the heat exchanger made possible a novel approach to concentrated solar power. In 2010, they received a $6 million development grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. But their first solar receiver was damaged during shipping to a national laboratory for testing, and the company ran out of money.

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These days, the company is increasingly proposing combining its systems with traditional solar PV, which lets customers reap the benefits of low-cost solar electricity during the day while using 247’s energy at night.

“That way we can get at least 24, if not more, hours of energy from a sunny day,” Anderson says. “We’re really moving toward these hybrid systems, which work like a Prius: Sometimes you’re using one source of energy, sometimes you’re using the other.”

The company also sells its HeatStorE thermal batteries as standalone systems. Instead of being heated by the solar system, the thermal storage is heated by circulating air through an electric coil that’s been heated by electricity, either from the grid, standalone PV, or wind. The heat can be stored for nine hours or more on a single charge and then dispatched as electricity plus industrial process heat at 250 Celsius, or as heat only, up to 970 Celsius.

Anderson says 247’s thermal battery is about one-seventh the cost of lithium-ion batteries per kilowatt hour produced.

Scaling a new model

The company is keeping its system flexible for whatever path customers want to take to complete decarbonization.

In addition to 247’s India project, the company is in advanced talks with off-grid communities in the Unites States and Egypt, mining operators around the world, and the government of a small country in Africa. Anderson says the company’s next customer will likely be an off-grid community in the U.S. that currently relies on diesel generators for power.

The company has also partnered with a financial company that will allow it to access capital to fund its own projects and sell clean energy directly to customers, which Anderson says will help 247 grow faster than relying solely on selling entire systems to each customer.

As it works to scale up its deployments, Anderson believes 247 offers a solution to help customers respond to increasing pressure from governments as well as community members.

“Emerging economies in places like Africa don’t have any alternative to fossil fuels if they want 24/7 electricity,” Anderson says. “Our owning and operating costs are less than half that of diesel gen-sets. Customers today really want to stop producing emissions if they can, so you’ve got villages, mines, industries, and entire countries where the people inside are saying, ‘We can’t burn diesel anymore.’”

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A migrant viciously attacked and bit a security guard who intervened in a fight between the man and his wife inside the Randall’s Island shelter on Monday, sources said.

The 24-year-old aggressor, Oscar Adrian Al Ordonez, was arguing with his wife around 6:45 a.m. Monday within the tent city that houses asylum seekers when the 40-year-old guard stepped in to try and cool things down, the sources said.

But tensions flared when Ordonez suddenly slugged the worker, scratched him in the face and neck and even bit him on the head, according to the sources. 

The guard fought back, punching Ordonez in the face, causing bruising and bleeding on his cheek, according to the sources.

Ordonez was taken into custody, sources said.

Both he and the guard refused medical attention.

The fracas came weeks after a rowdy mob was involved in a brawl at the same shelter that injured four security guards and left one migrant suffering a stab wound, police and sources said.

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Why Are We Gambling With America’s Future?

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Over the past few decades, in a surge of bipartisan national self-confidence, the federal government has borrowed a lot of money, sometimes in response to national emergencies and sometimes to do the things people thought were worth doing. We gave ourselves permission to incur all this debt because interest rates were low and many people assumed that things would stay that way, so the costs of carrying that much debt wouldn’t be too onerous.

Unfortunately, that assumption turned out to be incorrect. Interest rates have risen. According to The Wall Street Journal , America is expected to spend $870 billion, or 3.1 percent of gross domestic product, this year on interest payments on the federal debt. According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget , the government will spend more on interest payments than on the entire defense budget. Within three years, if interest rates remain high, payments on the debt could become the federal government’s second-largest expenditure, behind Social Security.

When money is tight, as it is now, government borrowing competes with private borrowing, driving interest rates up for everybody. A 2019 Congressional Budget Office study found that every 10 percent increase in the debt-to-G.D.P. ratio results in an increase in interest rates of two-tenths to three-tenths of a percentage point. That makes voters miserable, as they are now, because it’s more expensive to, say, get a mortgage or some other kind of loan.

It makes government accountants miserable because the very act of borrowing money to pay off debt can drive interest rates higher and make the prospect of paying off debt even more expensive. You have to worry about the long-term nightmare possibility of a debt spiral, in which you have to borrow and borrow to service the debt while the act of borrowing itself makes paying off the debt more unaffordable.

Pretty soon, you’re staring at Ferguson’s Law. This is the principle enunciated by the historian Niall Ferguson that any nation that spends more on interest payments on the debt than on military spending will slip into decline. It happened to Hapsburg Spain, the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire and prerevolutionary France. Will it happen to us?

You don’t have to get to these nightmare scenarios to see all the problems that can be caused by excessive federal debt. All that fiscal stimulus can cause inflation, as it is doing now. Public sector borrowing can crowd out private sector borrowing, thus slowing the economic growth you need to pay off the debt.

The debt burden also constrains future administrations, which have to worry so much about paying off the debt they are less able to invest in programs that might increase growth, reduce child poverty, educate children, house people or respond to emergencies. Today’s high interest rate environment is already hammering, say, the housing construction industry and making housing even more unaffordable.

The United States continues to borrow all this money even though classical Keynesian theory tells us to borrow in times of recession but commit to debt reduction in times like these, when growth is good.

We continue to go deeper into debt even though the storm clouds are gathering around the world. The axis of resentment — China, Russia and Iran — is on the march, making the world a more dangerous place and possibly necessitating a surge in military spending and a rapid need to beef up our military manufacturing infrastructure.

We continue to go further into debt even though the baby boom generation is aging, making programs like Social Security and Medicare more and more costly. The federal government already spends $6 on senior citizens for every $1 on children, which is not exactly investing in the future.

Personally, I’m not bothered that we spent all that borrowed money during Covid. We clearly needed to, and we’ve emerged from the pandemic with a dynamic economy. My concern is that deficit reduction is not high on either party’s agenda right now. Donald Trump has proposed whopping tax cuts. The Biden administration has an ambitious second-term agenda that would involve everything from industrial policy to student debt forgiveness to growth through fiscal stimulus.

Even if a president proposed debt reduction (as Biden has to some degree), a polarized Congress probably couldn’t pass it. As the budget expert Maya MacGuineas has pointed out, these days Congress favors giveaways over budget choices. It is infinitely more difficult to get bipartisan majorities to cut spending or raise taxes on the bulk of Americans than it is to get it to spend with borrowed money.

Ultimately responsibility lies with the voters. In the 1990s, Americans saw how high government debt was raising their interest rates. Voters put tremendous pressure on politicians to get the fiscal house in order. Along came Ross Perot and deficit reduction plans under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Voters today have not yet made that connection. When they do, I suspect the political landscape will shift massively.

Maybe none of the problems I’m describing will get worse. Maybe interest rates will fall (though they have remained stubbornly high). Maybe economic growth will outpace interest rate increases, making the debt more affordable. Maybe the government will be able to pour massive stimulus into the economy without leading to continued inflation and high rates.

But this is a gigantic gamble. It’s a gamble that rosy scenarios about future inflation and interest rate declines will come to pass. It’s a gamble that nothing unexpectedly bad will happen in the world. It’s a gamble that our leadership class is so good at what it does that we can continue to walk along the cliff’s edge without any danger of falling over.

At some point all this self-confidence begins to look like hubris or a rationalization for: We want to spend the future’s money on ourselves. Prudence is a boring virtue, but the prudent course is to get the United States on a more sustainable course. As the meme artists on the internet might say (in slightly more colorful language), you mess around with debt, and sooner or later you’ll find out.

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