Thrissur district

The cultural capital of Kerala, where elephant festivals, ancient temples, and traditional arts academies showcase South Indian charm.

Thrissur district is located in central Kerala, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east, and is often regarded as the cultural capital of the state. The grand Thrissur Pooram festival takes place around April/May at the Vadakkunnathan Temple and Thekkinkadu Maidan. Guruvayur is an important pilgrimage site, though some Hindu temples are closed to non-Hindus. Kerala Kalamandalam teaches Kathakali dance, while the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours and Cheraman Juma Mosque reflect diverse faiths, and Vazhachal Falls offers mountain forest scenery. October to March is the best time to visit. The gateway is Thrissur Railway Station, and air travel is accessible via Cochin International Airport.

Destinations

• Thrissur
• Kochi & Alappuzha
• Valparai

Itineraries

• Classic Kerala – Fly into Kochi and out of Trivandrum, taking in tea plantations, a tiger reserve, backwater houseboats, and red cliff b…
• South India Coast-to-Coast: Chennai to Kochi – From the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea, traverse temple plains, Chettinad, tea hills, and backwaters.
• Madurai to Twin Hill Stations (Munnar) – Ascend from the ancient temple city to two hill stations, crossing the Western Ghats into the tea hills of Kerala.