Places to Visit in Thrissur

This Dutch style palace was built in the 9th century and then reconstructed in the year 1795 by King Rama Varma Thampuran of Cochin. Thrissur used to be the capital of the earlier princely state of Cochin. This beautiful palace has on display some of the finest sculptures in Kerala. There is also an impressive display of old coins and writings.

The other popular monuments in Thrissur include the Royal palace of Kodungallur, known as Kodungallur Kovilakamand the new palace in its premises called the Puthen Kovilakam. Kollengode Palace is also very popular amongst visitors.

State Museum in Thrissur has two museums in the complex; one is the Natural History Museum and the other one is the Archaeological &Art Museum. The Natural History Museum provides great wealth of information of evolution and reservation of nature, whereas, The Archaeological & Art Museum has on display some excellent artistic artefacts, Murals, carvings and sculptures form all around Kerala. You can also stop at the Mural Museum and look at some exquisite frescos and murals. Another interesting museum is VaidyaRatnam Ayurveda Museumwhich traces the evolution and importance of Ayurveda as a science. Appan Thampuran Smarakam also houses a small cultural museum in its premises.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Park in the middle of the city is a lovely place full of natural beauty and tranquillity. The park is also called the Heritage Garden and is very famous amongst tourist for its vast collection of plants of ayurvedic and medicinal value. Kauthuka Park is located near the Athirapally Falls, it is a landscaped garden will small hillocks, caves and streams dotting its expanse with several animals. Although the park is a private property, it is open to public for visit and is recognised by the Department of Tourism in Kerala. It is a great place for the kids to enjoy.

Since you are in God’s own country, it would be advisable to consider a Thrissur holiday package which would cover up most of the popular tourist destinations in the state. The strategic location of Thrissur makes it easier for you to see most of the popular spots. You can visit Thekkady which is about 197 kilometres and visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve. You can also go to Kochi or Cochin situated about 86 kilometres away and shop to your heart’s content. Also make a trip to the hill station atMunnarwhich is 155 kilometres from Thrissur and is one of the prettiest places in Kerala. You can even head towards the state capital Trivandrum, which is 280 kilometres from Thrissur. The place gives you an opportunity to bask in the sun while enjoying at the pristine beaches. 

The grandest of all landmarks in Thrissur is the Bible Tower, which can be seen from anywhere in the city. Besides the major tourist spots, there are several other prominent landmarks in the city worth mentioning. Padakllu is a granite menhir (tall standing stone) which dates back between 1000 BCE and 500 CE. There are many other monoliths around Thrissur which belong to the Megalithic Age in Stone Age. The building of the Thrissur Municipal Corporation is a fine colonial style building with a clock tower. Thrissur Railway station, the building of Kerala Sahitya Academy and the Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute are other major landmarks.

This is the tallest building in Kerala and the tallest church tower in Asia standing at 79 metres. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours is a Roman Catholic Church. The church was under construction in the year 1929 and was blessed in 1940. The church initially had only two 140 feet towers and the authorities envisaged a taller tower behind it. The dream finally was fulfilled in 2002 and the tower was inaugurated in 2007. The Church also has beautiful carvings and tinted glass windows.