Trichur, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the headquarters of the Thrissur District. It is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala'. Thrissur city is built around a 65-acre hillock (called the Thekkinkadu Maidan) which seats the Vadakkumnathan temple. This area is the city's cultural and spiritual centre, offering --- in addition to religious experiencs --- an array of festivals and historical and natural sights. Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala. The nearest international airport is Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery.
Thrissur is known for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. The festival is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidan in April or May. Thrissur has a large number of well-known temples including the Thiruvambady temple, Vadakkumnatha temple and Paramekkavu temple, as well as two famous churches, the Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthan Pally or New Church). Thrissur is also the venue of Pulikali during Onam celebrations in August or September. Thrissur is an important business centre in South India as well as a leading shopping centers in Kerala for silks and gold jewelry. Thrissur ranks first in the number of domestic tourists in Kerala also. Apart from being the cultural nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions including the Kerala Agricultural University and Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA).
Zoo (2 km from Thrissur town):
Open from 0900 - 1700 hrs on all days except Mondays.
Aquarium:
This is near Nehru Park (open 1500 - 2000 hrs).
Vilangankunnu (7 km from Thrissur):
This is a beautiful hill which is a good picnic spot.
Peechi dam (20 km east of Thrissur):
This picnic spot offers boating facilities. There are frequent private buses from Thrissur to Peechi Dam.
Punnathoorkotta (2 km from Guruvayoor):
This home of 50 temple elephants offers unusual spectacles of the gentle pachyderm.
Athirapally (63 km from Thrissur):
At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot high waterfall is a popular picnic spot.
Vazhachal (68 km from Thrissur):
Just a short drive from Athirapally, this picturesque waterfall is close to dense green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy river. Athirapally and Vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls of Kerala which attract tourists in plenty.
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