Thrissur

Thrissur is famed for and wide for its pooram festival. This festival district has witnessed many rulers and dynasties starting with the Zamorins, Tipu Sultan to the Dutch and the British. A cultural center, the Kerala Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy are located here. Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram Festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Kerala. Built around a hillock top, Thrissur houses the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy.

How to Get Thrissur

Air : Nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, 58 kms away.

Rail : Thrissur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways.

Road : Thrissur is well connected with almost all the major towns and cities in India.