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Attractions
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In & Around Thrissur |
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Guruvayoor Temple
The famous and much revered Sri Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor is only
32 kms from Thrissur. This is also one of the most visited temples in
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Punathoorkotta
Located only 2 km from Guruvayoor town is the world’s largest elephant
park of its kind – the Punthoorkotta. Over 60 elephants are housed
here as a part of the unique herbal health treatment for the
pachyderms.
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Chavakkad Beach
Another popular haunt for the fun loving family and tourists is the
beach at Chavakad. It is only 12 kms from Guruvayoor.
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Places you shouldn’t miss in Thrissur
Thrissur the cultural capital of Kerala has many places, some of which
are of historic and religious value, to see. |
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The Vadakkumnathan temple
The host temple of the world renowned Thrissur Pooram, Vadakkumnathan
is located in the heart of the city of Thrissur. This temple and the
Pooram (festival) is associated with the most illustrious King of the
erstwhile Cochin State - Sakthan Thampuran. |
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The Sakthan Thampuran Palace
Once of great prominence during the time of the rulers of the
erstwhile Cochin state this royal abode is now an Archeological
museum. |
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The Thrissur zoo
This 13.5 acre zoological park houses a variety of animals, birds and
reptiles and is barely 2 km for the city center. |
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The Peechi dam
Located about 20 kms from Thrissur, reservoir is also a major tourist
attraction where you can also enjoy a boat ride. |
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The Kerala Kalamandalam
This center of the arts is the pivot of the cultural and artistic
growth of modern Kerala and is located at Cheruthuruthy near Thrissur.
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