{"id":2083,"date":"2017-06-13T06:40:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T06:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2025-04-23T06:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T06:23:21","slug":"thrissur-tourist-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/thrissur-tourist-places\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Best Thrissur Tourist Places"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kerala<\/a> is one of the best places for tourists who love and enjoy the beauty of nature. Thrissur is full of natural beauty, historical heritage sites, temples, waterfalls, and much more.<\/p>\n

The must-see among Thrissur tourist places are as follows:<\/p>\n

01. Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Guruvayur<\/p>\n

Being one of the oldest temples in India<\/a>, this temple is visited by many from different parts of India and is one of the best tourist places in Thrissur. The Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, situated 29 km north of Thrissur town, is one of the best tourist spots in Kerala<\/a>. The idol of Lord Krishna at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is about 5,000 years old. The temple was built in the 17th century with traditional Kerala architecture<\/a>. The walls of the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple are decorated with paintings and sculptures.<\/p>\n

02. Vadakkunnathan Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Vadakkumnathan<\/p>\n

Vadakkunnathan Temple is situated in the middle of Tekkinkadu ground in the heart of Thrissur town. The temple is enclosed within a stone wall, which covers about 9 acres of land. Lord Vadakkunnathan (Lord Shiva) is the principal deity of Vadakkunnathan Temple. The temple has three shrines dedicated to Lord Vadakkunnathan, Lord Sankaranarayana, and Lord Rama. Vadakkunnathan Temple (Kshetram) is the venue for the Thrissur Pooram festival, celebrated every year in the April-May season.<\/p>\n

03. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Puthenpally<\/p>\n

Puthenpally, or the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, is situated in Thrissur town. It is one of the tallest and biggest churches in Asia. As one of the top Thrissur tourist places, several foreign tourists visit to pray at this church. Puthenpally is built in an area of 2,300 m\u00b2. The church was built in 1940 in the Indo-Gothic style of architecture.<\/p>\n

04. Bible Tower<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Bible<\/p>\n

Bible Tower is part of Puthenpally. It is the bell tower of Puthenpally, located behind the church, and stands at a height of about 80 m. Bible Tower is the tallest church tower in Asia and is decorated with wood and brass carvings. The walls are decorated with stained glass, oil paintings, wood and brass carvings, and terracotta paintings.<\/p>\n

05. Athirapally Waterfalls<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Athirappilly<\/p>\n

Athirappilly Falls is a popular and one of the best Thrissur tourist places. The tourist spot is located 60 km from Thrissur town. The Athirappilly Falls are at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges of the Western Ghats. The water of Athirappilly falls from a height of about 24 m to the river bed in Chalakudy.<\/p>\n

06. Vazhachal Falls<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Vazhachal<\/p>\n

Vazhachal Falls is just 5 km from Athirappilly Falls. Here, you can see the Vazhachal Falls with a scenic backdrop of the dense forests of the Sholayar ranges. If you decide to visit Athirappilly Waterfalls, then you shouldn\u2019t miss this Thrissur tourist spot.<\/p>\n