Thrissur Tour Packages

Places to visit in Thrissur

1. Vadakkunnathan Temple

What’s Special: Holy site, architecture

Nearby Attractions: Nehru Park, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Athirappilly Waterfalls

Timings: 4:00 am to 11:00 pm and 5:00 am to 8:20 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto, cab

Featuring classic architecture of Kerala, Vadakkunnathan Temple gives a sneak-peak into the cultural richness of the city. Dedicated to lord Shiva, the temple finds its mention in many epics. Inside the temple are striking murals showcasing excerpts from the Mahabharata. Besides this, the temple also features a museum exhibiting wood carvings, historical art paintings, and intriguing art pieces.

2. Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

What’s Special: Varied species of birds & animals

Nearby Attractions: Vadakkunnathan Temple, Athirappilly Waterfalls, Paramekavu Bhagavathy Temple, Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto, cab

Opened in 1885, Thrissur Zoo or State Museum & Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India featuring an array of reptiles, animals, and birds. Spread across 13.5 acres, the zoo includes a Zoological Garden, Art Museum, Botanical Garden, and Natural History Museum that keep visitors intrigued throughout the day. Besides this, Asiatic lion, pink pelican, purple heron, Indian peafowl, porcupine, are some species of birds & animals you can spot here.

3. Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club

What’s Special: Fine collection of cars

Nearby Attractions: Vadakkunnathan Temple, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Basilica Of Our Lady Of Dolours, Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto, cab

Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club is a hub for car enthusiasts. It showcases a wide range of cars from the 50’s era. Apart from gaining the knowledge of in and out of the cars, you can click numerous pictures with the four-wheeled beauties. So, if you want to add a unique place to your Thissur tour package, make sure to add this attraction to your itinerary.

4. Chavakkad Beach

What’s Special: Picturesque surroundings

Nearby Attractions: Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club, Vadakkunnathan Temple, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

Timings: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto, cab

Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Chavakkad Beach is a perfect place to relax and unwind with your loved ones. Chavakkad Beach is famous for forming an estuary, when the river joins the sea. To feel the cool sea breeze, spend a few hours here and admire the serene landscape.

5. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours

What’s Special: Indo-Gothic architecture

Nearby Attractions: Vintage Vauxhall Velox Car Club, Vadakkunnathan Temple, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Thrissur Zoo And State Museum

Timings: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, auto, cab

The largest church in Kerala, Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours is an Indo-Gothic-style church offering visitors a perfect base to find solace. Spread across an area of 25,000 square feet, this holy spot features murals, statues and icons of saints, and depictions from the Christian scriptures. To enjoy a complete tour of the city with Thrissur tour packages, add this serene church to your itinerary.

Best time to visit Thrissur

The best time to visit Thrissur is during the monsoon season, between June and September, when the beauty of the place reaches its peak. If you want to enjoy indoor activities, summer is a great time to visit while for outdoor activities and sightseeing, winter is the perfect time. Since Thrissur is a culturally-rich destination, you must plan a visit during one of the festivals to witness the vibrancy of Thrissur. Among many, Thrissur Pooram is the most famous festival of the city that is held in the month of April or May.

How to reach Thrissur?

By Air

Thrissur does not have an airport of its own. Kochi International Airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of 52.2 km from Thrissur and is well-connected to major Indian cities. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach Thrissur.

By Train

Thrissur Railway Station is the major railhead in South India is well connected to all major cities and daily trains are available from these cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.

By Road

You can reach Thrissur by bus from cities like Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Kozhikode.