Punnathurkotta is a fort and former palace located in Kottapadi, about 2 km from the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, in Thrissur District of Kerala State in South India.The present elephant sanctuary is in Punnathur Kotta about 3 kms north of Guruvayur temple. Punnathur Kotta is the ancient palace of the Punnathur Rajas,Elephant camp maintained by Guruvayoor Sreekrishna Temple, Guruvayoor is about 32 km from Thrissur town. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, 95 km.
Kerala Kalamandalam, deemed a University of Art and Culture by the Government of India, is a major center for learning Indian performing arts, especially those that developed in the Southern states of India, with the special emphasis on Kerala.Centre for Kerala's traditional art forms, Cradle of Kathakali training, Koothambalam (traditional stage for art forms). Getting there: Nearest railway station: Shornur, about 10 km. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 90 km.
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India.Catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams, Enchanting flora and fauna, Boating in lake, Variety of carnivores and herbivores, Rare medicinal plants, Birds, reptiles.
Getting there: By road: There are direct buses from Thrissur to Peechi. Nearest railway station: Thrissur. Nearest airport: Cochin International airport is 98 km away.
Two scenic waterfalls, 5 km apart, Cool, misty, water cascade Popular film shooting destination, Backdrop of thick green forest, Rocky terrain. Getting there: A good motorable road takes you to Vazhachal and Athirappalli from either Kochi or Thrissur. Thrissur railway station about 63 km.Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.t the entrance to the Sholayar ranges is the largest waterfall in Kerala, Athirapally, which stands tall at 80 feet.
The Vadakkumnathan temple is one of the oldest temples in the state. It is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and contains many decorative murals and pieces of art. It stands on a beautiful hillock at the center of Trichur overlooking the town. The vast ground around the temple is called Tekkinkadu or forest of teak woods. The massive stonewall enclosing an area of nearly 9 acres forms a strong fortification.
Thrissur Zoo or State Museum & Zoo, Thrissur is a 13.5-acre zoo that opened in 1885 in the heart of Thrissur City, Kerala, India.Thrissur Zoo is undoubtedly one of the major travel attractions in Thrissur. Spread over an extensive spread of 13.5 acres of land area, the zoological garden in Thrissur is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles and birds. The species also include some of the rare and endangered varieties.
Archaeological Museum Thrissur is an art and archaeological museum situated in Thrissur City of Kerala state, India. was started as Sree Mulam Chithrasala (picture Gallery) in 1938 under the auspices of the Govt.of Cochin. The collections of pictures in the gallery was the result of a number of year's work in making exact copies of a selection out of the many old Mural paintings found in the Mattancherry Palace and certain Temples in the former Cochin State.
Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, Famous for Bharani festival, Bharani attracts lagest congregation of Velichappadus (Oracles). Getting there: Nearest railway station: Irinjalakuda, about 20 km away. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 30 km away.
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur in the Indian state of Kerala. Believed to be built in 629 AD by Malik Bin Deenar,It is the second oldest mosque in the world to offer Jumu'ah prayers. Constructed during the lifetime of Muhammad, the bodies of some of his original followers are said to be buried here.Unlike other mosques in Kerala that face westwards this mosque faces eastwards.
The Triprayar Temple is located towards the south of Trichur and is one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Rama. The temple was originally under the domain of the Zamorin rulers of Kerala and later came under the possession of the Dutch, the Mysore sultans and the rulers of Cochin.The delicate woodcarvings, sculptures and wall painting naturally decorate the Triprayar Temple
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Krishna, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India.Guruvayoor, one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala, is 29 Kms. north west of Thrissur. The main attraction is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna popularly known as Guruvayoorappan. The major tourist attraction in Thrissur.
Snehatheeram Beach or Love Shore is beach in Thalikulam of Thrissur District in Kerala State of India. Snehatheeram Beach is situated at Talikulam in the coastal area of Thrissur District 23 km from thrissur town. Snehatheeram beach is one of the beautiful beach in kerala with childrens park and open stadium.Talikulam is located on the NH-17 and is a developing center along the Kodungallur-Guruvayoor route.
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