Thrissur is a district of Central Kerala.
Cities
[edit]- 1 Chavakkad — a small beach-side town, known as Mini-Gulf for its large number of Middle East-based NRIs
- 2 Guruvayoor — a famous temple town, known as Bhoolokavaikuntha (Home of Lord Vishnu in Earth)
- 3 Kodungallur —
- 4 Kunnamkulam — major centre of Orthodox Christianity in Kerala, this town has lots of old churches as well as beaches
- 5 Marottichal — famous for its many chess players
- 6 Thrissur — the cultural capital of Kerala, famous for large festivals, museums, temples and performing arts institutions.
Other destinations
[edit]- 1 Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary — the haven of innumerable species of endangered plants and animals
- 2 Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary — one of the India’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries and has rich collections of flora and fauna