Tours to Thrissur

Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such mesmerizing place in Kerala is Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala.

About Thrissur

Thrissur, renowned as Trichur , is a town built around a hillock top. Thrissur gained prominence under the reign of Raja Rama Varma in 1790. The city and the nearby places have several museums, art schools and institutes dedicated to the rich cultural traditions of Kerala.

Tourist attractions

Some of the famous tourist attractions in Thrissur are the –

• Vadakkumnathan Temple : One of the oldest temples in the state, it is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture with many decorative murals and pieces of art. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival.
• Town hall: The picture gallery here displays thousands of mural paintings from all parts of Kerala.
• Arattupuzha: This village is famed for the Pooram festival and the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities of 41 neighboring temples.