Thrissur

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Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is a popular city with busy and bustling places and home to various communities whose denomination goes back to the 3rd century AD. Located on a hillock, Thissur is an eloquent city, well known for supporting multiple institutions that foster classical Keralan performing arts, a city that comes alive during the monsoons when the famous Onam festival is held with great prosperity. The city of Thrissur is considered to be a very historical one as well since it served as home to various empires like Zamorins of Calicut, Portuguese and even British. The city boasts of good restaurants where tourists can enjoy lip smacking traditional Kerala food.

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Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 680xxx

STD Code: 487

Info Website: thrissur.nic.in

Best Time to Visit: October to March

HistoryEdit

Thrissur is the abbreviated anglicized form of the Malayalam word “THRISSIVAPERUR” which means the town of the “SACRED SIVA”. The town is built on an elevated ground, at the apex of which is the famous “VADAKKUMNATHAN” Temple. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known as “VRISHABHADRIPURAM” and “TEN KAILASAM” in ancient days. From ancient times, Thrissur District has played a significant part in the political history of south India. The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of the Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi. The whole of the present Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire.

Places to VisitAdd

Thrissur Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Thrissur. The nearest airport to Thrissur is Nedumbassery International Airport at Kochi, at a distance of 85 km. Taxi services are available from Kochi to Thrissur costing about Rs 700. Kochi airport is well connected to all major airports in India and also connected to many foreign cities. Direct flights are available to Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Cochin International Airport: 0484 261 0115.

By Train : Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India. Thrissur railway station – 0487- 2423150.

By BUS : Frequent bus services are available from all cities in Kerala to Thrissur. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses connect Thrissur with other cities. Private bus services are available locally in the city for easy travel. Super deluxe buses connect Thrissur with other important cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Palaghat, Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore and Bangalore.

By Taxi : Thrissur is well connected by a road network and national highways 47. The tourist can reach to Thrissur by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Ammu Regency ; Poothola, Anchuvilakku, Thrissur, KL 680001. ; Ph – 0487 244 3350 ; Facilities – Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service,

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Pearl Regency ; Warrium Ln, Poothola, Anchuvilakku, Thrissur, KL 680001. ; Ph – 094 47 617407 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms,Dry cleaning/laundry, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Laundry.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Joys Palace ; TB Road, Veliyannur, Thrissur, KL 680021. ; Ph – 0487 242 9999 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators, Laundry,Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Lulu International ; Puzhakkal, Ayyanthole, Thrissur, Kerala,680003. ; Ph – 0487 301 1111 ; Facilities – Banquet facilities, Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk,24-hour room service,Free airport shuttle, Laundry,Wheel chair access.

Top RestaurantsAdd

ChicKing Fried Chicken ; City Castle Building, Trichur-Palghat Rd, Pillakad, Thrissur, KL 680001. ; M – 0487 321 2626 ; Food Serve : Non vegetarian.

C’sons ; Poothole Rd, Aranattukara, Thrissur, KL 680004. ; M – 081 29 165145 ; Food Serve : Chinese , Indian.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Kerala-Cuisine

Kerala Cuisines – Sree Radhakrishna Prasada ; Kuruppam Road, Chettiangadi, Thrissur 680001 ; Ph/M – 0487 2442196 ; Cost – N.A. ; Famous for – Sambar, Parippu, Aviyal, Kaalan, Pachadi, Kichadi, Poduthol, Thoran, Pulisherry, Olan, Puliinji, Pappadam, Mooru, Kaya upperi.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Traditional Handicrafts of Kerala. ; Ambady Handicrafts ; X I /59, Nenmini Tourist Home, Near Post Office, Guruvayur, Thrissur. ; Ph/M: 098 47 533269.
Silk Saree. ; Kalyan Silks ; 4/621/2, Kuriachira, Thrissur 680006. ; Ph/M: 91-487 2253975, 2253969.
Handloom items. ; Bhoo Mikas ; 1, M. G. Road, Thrissur H O, Thrissur – 680001. ; Ph/M: (0487) 3298679, 2571855.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Paragon Bar And Restaurant ; High Road, Thrissur H O, Thrissur – 680001. ; Ph/M: 9895006009 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
Alankar Restaurant ; Thrissur Central, Thrissur -680001. ; Ph/M: 0487 – 2422294 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

Saraswatha International Spa ; 4th Floor, Mullassery Tower, Above Grand Club Regency, Kurupam Road, Thrissur. ; Ph/M – 9497317869 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Ayurveda ,Panchakarma ,Swedish Massages ,Aromatherapy ,Hot & Cold Stones therapy ,Thai Massage ,Lomi Lomi , Shiastu ,Reflexology ,Sports Massage ,Head Massage.
Wellness; V/1040/B, Mythri Nagar,Peringavu.P.O, Thrissur-18, Pope lane, Kovilakathumpadam, Thrissur – 680018 ; Ph/M – 9562433938 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Back Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage,Acupressure, Body Polishing, Body Wrap.
Roshma Colleen ; Sri Vadakkumnathan Shopping Complex , Near Kairali/ Sree Theatre, North Bus Stand, Thrissur, Thrissur – 680001. ; Ph/M – 9447671985 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage, Rejuvenation, Rope Massage.

FestivalAdd

Thrissur Pooram ; Venue: Vadakkumnathan temple ; Period : April ; Details: Thrissur Pooram is the most spectacular and colourful festival of Kerala. The venue is Vadakkumnathan temple. It is celebrated in the month of April (Medam). Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of the erstwhile Cochin State in the late 18th century introduced this festival. Kerala’s popular temple festival Thrissur Pooram was held in Thrissur on Sunday. Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, participated in the ceremony which included a parade of 30 richly caparisoned pachyderms and also a performance by over 500 top-ranked percussionists.

Onam Festival ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : August or September ; Details: Onam Festival in August or September, a curious activity takes place at Swaraj Round in Thrissur. The tigers come to town! Pulikkali, a traditional Kerala art form said to have originated in the late 18th century, sees people dress up as tigers. The name Pulikkali means “tiger play” or “tiger dance”, and that’s exactly what these man-tigers do. The best performer is selected out of the hundreds of participants. The dressing up process is long and tiring, and requires a great deal of patience. Bodies must be shaved before the first coat of paint is applied. It’s left to dry for a couple of hours, and then the second coat of paint is put on. Dancing like a tiger while dressed up in such a manner is no easy feat either!

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Thrissur is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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