Thrissur - 13 Attractions You Must Visit

Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.

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Charpa Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala

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Chavakkad Beach

Beaches

This famous beach in Thrissur. There you can see the confluence of a river and sea, known as Azhimukam in Malayalam. This is one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala.

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Cheraman Juma Masjid

Mosques

Tombs

The very first mosque in India constructed in the time of Prophet Muhammad.

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Kerala Kalamandalam

Art Centres

The centre for learning traditional art forms of Kerala.

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Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

Churches

Viewing Decks

Museums

The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.

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Punnathur Kotta

Zoos

Forts

Animal Shows

A place where all majestic elephants of Kerala State lives.

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Sakthan Thampuran Palace

Tombs

Palaces

Museums

The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty

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St. Thomas Shrine

Churches

Tombs

Church Feasts

The first Christian church of India, and the resting place for many saints.

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Thrissur Zoo & Museum

Zoos

Museums

One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.

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Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple

Hindu Temples

Temple Festivals

Animal Shows

Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan, meaning "lord of the north" as he is believed to live in Kailas which is on the northern side of India. The temple is located in Thrissur City in Thrissur District of Kerala State in Southern India. The name Thrissur is derived from its old name ‘Thiru-Shiva-Peroor’ which translates to ‘the city of sacred Shiva’.

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Vazhachal Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Forests

Short Hikes

A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.

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Vilangan Hills

Viewpoints

Parks

Sculptures

Located near to Thrissur city, the hill gives a panoramic view of Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands.