An escape to the Gold Capital of India Thrissur is the cultural capital of India. The city is very famous for its 8-day splendid temple festival. Thrissur is well-known for its cultural heritage. Being a Gold Capital of India, Thrissur alone is involved in a business of around Rs 700 crores every year. Here is a brief description of Thrissur:
The 8-day Pooram festival and the Gold made Thrissur very famous. Thrissur is located 300 km away from Thiruvananthapuram and it has become a major tourist destination of South India. Over these years, Thrissur has grown as an important cultural and educational hub of Kerala. Students and scholars from different parts of the country visit the place to study the cultural aspects of South India. The city beholds a strong cultural, historical and spiritual importance. Being a part of Kerala, Thrissur has a breathtaking landscape. As it is also a popular pilgrimage centre of South India, a large number of Thrissur hotels have developed in and around the temple area. How to reach Thrissur: Kochi Airport is the nearest and it is only 56 km (south) away from the city central. Calicut Airport is 95 km away and situated north of Thrissur. The city is well-connected by train and road transport. Taxis and autos are readily available for exploring the city. Thrissur is one of the fastest growing urban agglomerations of the state. With the sufficient amount of greenery, Thrissur also has enough hotels scattered strategically throughout the city. Near the temple plenty of small budget and luxurious hotels have lined up. You can choose according to your budget. All the hotels try to serve their guests well. The Vadakkumnathan Shive temple and the Pooram festival ground is encircled by most of the hotels. So, if you choose amongst these hotels, then temple visit is just a walk away from you.