Discover breathtaking places in the Gold Capital Thrissur

Route distance :

155.4 km

Visit Thrissur, also known as the cultural capital of Kerala

Thrissur, Kerala has many attractive destinations, including hills, natural views, palaces, temples, and churches. There are additionally beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and backwaters. Thrissur is an ideal spot for wildlife and birdwatching. It is one of the best places to shop for ornaments, textiles, trinkets, brass work, and bell metal.

With many attractions and natural beauty, the city draws various travel addicts consistently to experience a memorable vacation. Whether religious places, advanced constructed water amusement parks, or the regular beautiful areas, this large number of great locations is an ideal choice for sightseers to plan a holiday in Thrissur.

Exploring cultural heritages and amazing waterfall

Day 1

Vadakkumnathan or lord shiva ancient old traditional style south indian hindu religion stone temple building in kerala, thrissur. Front view with Om Namah Shivaya Mantra text in Malayalam language.

Experience cultural heritages and spiritual sanctuaries of Thrissur
Highlights

Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Vazhachal Falls, Vadakkumnnathan Temple

Consider having a Masala Dosa with tea or coffee to start your day in Thrissur. It is one of the best and healthiest dishes in Kerala. After breakfast, you can begin your journey by visiting the cultural heritages like Sakthan Thampuran Palace. The palace contains spacious rooms surrounded by extra thick walls and high roofs. The floors are made of Italian marble, which is one of the specialties of this palace.

After that, you can visit Vazhachal Waterfalls and explore nature. It is a part of the Chalakudy River. The place is famous for its scenery and the endemic hornbill species in the thick forests surrounding the waterfalls. Once you are done exploring the waterfalls, you can find many restaurants nearby and enjoy various delicacies for lunch.

To end your first day of the journey, you can visit the Vadakkumnathan Temple to offer prayer before you take a rest. The sanctuary is devoted to Lord Shiva in the Thrissur district of Kerala. Apart from being a holy place, it is also known for being a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala. You can view the monumental tower from four sides. You will find plenty of places nearby to enjoy different kinds of seafood for dinner, which are very popular in Kerala.

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Visiting art places and vibrant marketplaces

Day 2

Traversing through Thrissur art places and lively markets.
Highlights

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Peruvanam Palace, Yarn Thread & Hook Shoppe

Start your second day with Vellayappam in your breakfast. It is one of the most popular and traditional breakfast items in Kerala. You can also opt for vegetable soup with it. Begin your journey visiting Kerala Lalithakala Akademi to enjoy viewing visual arts. The place is known for promoting culture and paintings.

Next, visit the Peruvanam Palace, a venue for the premier procession. The venue is built in such a way that it forms a natural theatre for percussion performances. Once you are done exploring the sacred theatre, you should try mixed vegetables avial with rice for lunch. It is among the delicacies to eat for lunch in Kerala.

Before you end your journey, visit Yarn Thread & Hook Shoppe to explore the vibrant markets. The place is known for its positive customer experience and high-quality goods. For dinner, you will find various cuisine places nearby. The entire trip will provide you with an enriching experience.