A journey to Thumboormuzhi, in Thrissur district, is indeed a distinguishing experience as it would be a journey to the serene lap of Mother Nature from hectic life schedules. Thumboormuzhi offers everything needed for a nature lover including a dam, hanging bridge, butterfly garden, and a children’s park sure to take you to a fantastic…
Kerala Kalamandalam is a Deemed University of Arts and Culture established in the year 1930 by the famous Malayalam poet, Vallathol Narayana Menon, on the banks of Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur. It is one of the best universities and the only one of its kind in Kerala that is completely dedicated to the teaching of…
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Shakthan Thampuran Palace was the official residence of Raja Varma Shaktan Thampuran of Cochin dynasty, located in Thrissur. In earlier times the Palace was known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam when it belonged to the Perumpadappu Swaroopam dynasty. When the majestic ruler Shakthan Thampuran came into power, he renovated the whole structure into the way as a…
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Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medicinal systems in the world, contributed by the sages of India. This 5000-year-old tradition had lost its significance by the coming of Allopathic medicines with doctors and nurses in white coats. But in recent years, people started looking back to these Ayurvedic medicinal systems and the miraculous treatments…
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Kerala, known as the “land of elephants”, takes pride in these large attractive animals that enrich all our cultural festivals. Punnathur Kotta situated 3 km away from Guruvayur temple is the fort that accommodates more than 60 elephants. It is the largest elephant sanctuary in India. All the elephants in the sanctuary were donated by…
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Thrissur Zoo and the State Museum separated by a narrow road in between are both situated in the heart of Thrissur city. The zoo, earlier known as “Trichur zoo”, has an approximate area of 13.5 acres of land, established in 1885. The zoo is quite famous among the locals and other tourists from different parts…
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For the sweet relaxing walks along the seashores and for the mesmerizing view of sunrises and sunsets, Chavakkad beach is quite famous among the tourists in and outside the state. Chavakkad, the fish town, is located at a distance of 5 km from Guruvayoor town. It is the only beach in Thrissur that offers the…
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Munakkal beach is the largest shore in Thrissur district, upon the coast of Arabian sea. It is located at a distance of 45 km away from Thrissur town in Azhikode near Kodungallur. The beachline and the coastal tourism near Munakkal beach was created as part of a tsunami rehabilitation programme by the Harbour Engineering Department….
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In earlier times, Nattika beach was exclusively a pristine beauty explored only by the fisher folks in Thrissur. The golden beach with roaring waves and coconut palms gained its fame after the shooting of famous Malayalam cult movie, Cheemen, released in 1965. The film depicted the life story of the fisher community with three magnificent…
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Upon travelling through Chavakkad-Ponnani highway, you could always stop by at Periyambalam beach for its panoramic views, situated at a distance of 5 km away from Thrissur town. Periyambalam beach is one of the all-time favourite beaches in Thrissur, for its calm and relaxing ambience and most importantly for the Casuarina forest that paints the…