Places to visit in Thrissur
8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Waterfalls and forest 3
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Athirappilly Waterfalls Official source
About 80 ft (24 m); open 8 AM-6 PM (Incredible India).
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Vazhachal Waterfall Official source
Hornbill habitat (Kerala Tourism).
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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary Official source
50 kinds of orchids, 25 mammal species (Kerala Tourism).
Temples 3
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Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple Official source
Open 3 AM-12:30 PM and 4:30-9:15 PM (Incredible India); rebuilt 1638 CE (Kerala Tourism).
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Vadakkumnathan Temple Official source
Venue of Thrissur Pooram; UNESCO Asia-Pacific conservation award (Kerala Tourism).
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Ariyannur Temple Official source
Listed by Incredible India.
Culture 2
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Kerala Kalamandalam Official source
Kathakali and Mohiniyattam (Kerala Tourism).
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Thrissur Zoo and State Museum Official source
Listed by Incredible India.
In depth: Athirappilly Waterfalls
Athirappilly is on the Chalakudy river at the edge of the Sholayar forests, about 70 km from Kochi and about 55 km from Cochin airport (Incredible India). Vazhachal is a short way upstream.
At a glance
- Type
- Waterfall Official source
- Height
- About 80 ft (24 m) (Incredible India; Kerala Tourism) Official source
- Width
- About 330 ft in the monsoon (Incredible India) Official source
- Timings
- 8 AM-6 PM (Incredible India) Official source
- Fees
- Not on the pages read Not yet verified
History and significance
- Chalakudy river
- Both falls are on the Chalakudy river (Kerala Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Athirappilly
- Main falls.
- Vazhachal
- Upstream falls.
- Guruvayur
- Krishna temple.
- Vadakkumnathan
- Pooram temple.
Visiting
- Falls
- 8 AM-6 PM (Incredible India). Official source
Festivals
- Thrissur Pooram
- Annual, at Vadakkumnathan (Kerala Tourism); 2027 date to confirm. Official source
- Guruvayur festival
- February-March (Kerala Tourism). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Do not go close to the edge or enter the water.
- Check for weather closures before setting out.
How to reach Athirappilly Waterfalls
- By train
- Chalakudy, about 30 km (Incredible India). Official source
- By air
- Cochin International, about 55 km (Incredible India). Official source
- By road
- About 70 km from Kochi (Incredible India). Official source
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:45 | 18:20 | Best: dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:44 | 18:32 | Good: dry, warming |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:32 | 18:35 | Hot, humid |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:14 | 18:34 | Hot, humid; pre-monsoon showers |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 18:37 | Hot, humid; showers |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 18:45 | South-west monsoon: heavy rain |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:09 | 18:50 | Heavy monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:14 | 18:43 | Monsoon; Onam season |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:13 | 18:25 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:12 | 18:07 | North-east monsoon showers |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:19 | 17:58 | Good: showers easing |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:33 | 18:05 | Best: dry |
Suggested plans
- Day trip
- Athirappilly and Vazhachal.
- Two days
- Add Guruvayur and Vadakkumnathan.
How to reach Thrissur
- By train
- Thrissur (TCR) (Incredible India).
- By air
- Cochin International (COK) (Incredible India).
- By road
- NH 544.
- Headquarters
- Thrissur
- Coast
- Coastal
Best time to visit Thrissur
- Best time
- October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Humid tropical; south-west monsoon June-September, north-east showers October-November.
Dates to plan around in Kerala
- Kalpathi Ratholsavam — Palakkad: 14-16 Nov 2026 (Incredible India)
- Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku — Pathanamthitta: Mid-Nov 2026 to mid-Jan 2027 (pattern, Kerala Tourism); online slot booking required in 2025-26
- Theyyam season — Kannur and north Kerala: December-April (Kerala Tourism)
- Attukal Pongala — Thiruvananthapuram: 14-23 Feb 2027; Pongala 22 Feb (Onmanorama)
- Guruvayur temple festival — Thrissur: February-March (Kerala Tourism)
- Eravikulam closure — Idukki: January-February every year, tahr calving (Kerala Tourism)
- Thrissur Pooram — Thrissur: Annual; 2027 date to confirm
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race — Alappuzha: Annual on Punnamada Lake; 2027 date to confirm
Where to stay in Thrissur
Quick answers about Thrissur
What is Thrissur known for?
Athirappilly falls, Guruvayur, Vadakkumnathan and its Pooram, and Kerala Kalamandalam.
What is the one place not to miss in Thrissur?
Athirappilly Waterfalls. About 80 ft (24 m); open 8 AM-6 PM (Incredible India).
Which is the nearest railway station to Thrissur?
Thrissur (TCR) (Incredible India).
Which is the nearest airport to Thrissur?
Cochin International (COK) (Incredible India).
When is the best time to visit Thrissur?
October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Thrissur?
Our guide lists 8 places in Thrissur district, Kerala, across waterfalls and forest, temples, culture.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Fort Kochi, Ernakulam — Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church (16th century, Portuguese); area open 6 AM-10 PM (Incredible India).
- Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad — Over 237 sq km, established 1984; open 8 AM-1 PM (Incredible India).