Thrissur

The term Thrissur is the abbreviated anglicized form of the Malayalam word ‘THRISSIVAPERUR’ which means the town of the “SACRED SIVA”. The town is built on an elevated ground, at the apex of which is the famous “VADAKKUMNATHAN” Temple. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known as “VRISHABHADRIPURAM” and “TEN KAILASAM” in ancient days.

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram is called as the ‘pooram of all poorams’. Thrissur Pooram has a special charm in Kerala. This colourful festival is celebrated at Vadakkumnathan temple in April. Situated in a hillock at the centre of the city The temple is crowded with thousands of devotees.

Sakthan Thampuran Palace

It is called Vadakkekara Palace, and was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran (Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty)and is preserved by the Archaeological Department. The palace was converted into a museum in 2005 by the State.

Athirapally Waterfalls

It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet. Just a short drive from Athirapally to the Vazhachal falls, which is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna.