Kerala · India
Where to stay in Thrissur
Thrissur is a city in Kerala, India, home to about 316,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- COK46 km · Cochin International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Thrissur
Thrissur, formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and the 21st largest in India.
Thrissur is one of the oldest cities in Kerala. The legend says that the city was the town created by Lord Parasurama (6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu) soon after formation of Kerala, by creating a large Shiva temple. The entire city is formed around the grand Shiva temple known as Vadakumnathan Temple.
Wikipedia and Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Thrissur
See
- Appan Thampuran Smarakam
- Archeological & Art Museum
- Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours
- Shakthan Thampuran Palace
- Thrissur Zoo
- Vilangan Kunnu
- Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum
- Nehru Park
- Valiyalukkal Temple
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
- Athirappilly Falls
- Kallayikkunnu
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Where to stay
Which part of Thrissur to stay in
Much of the budget accommodation is on the southern streets coming away from the temple. Some hotels charge only ₹300 per night. During peak times like the yearly Poorum, expect accommodation prices to skyrocket to ₹3000 and many places have to be booked out in advance.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Thrissur
36 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 14702 Kovilakam Residency OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Capital O 83989 Majestic Towers OYO Rooms | 19.7 km | |
| Casino Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| Chandana Inn | 20.3 km | |
| Gurukripa Heritage | 0.5 km | |
| Hare Krishna Inn | 20.6 km | |
| Hotel Luciya Palace | 0.3 km | |
| Hotel Merlin International | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Niya Regency | 3.9 km | |
| Hotel Sopanam Heritage | 19.8 km | |
| Hotel Sreepathy Indraprastha | 21.2 km | |
| Hyatt Regency Thrissur | 2.7 km | |
| Joys Palace | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 15825 Blue Berry Apartments OYO Rooms | 20.6 km | |
| OYO 16717 Sreekrishna Kailas Inn OYO Rooms | 20.9 km | |
| OYO 19340 Highway Palace Inn OYO Rooms | 13.0 km | |
| OYO 19869 Rachana Hotels OYO Rooms | 17.4 km | |
| OYO 2240 Krishna Regency OYO Rooms | 19.5 km | |
| OYO 22875 Deliza Residency OYO Rooms | 16.4 km | |
| OYO 24988 Hotel Samudra Theeram OYO Rooms | 21.3 km | |
| OYO 26692 Alankar Elite Inns OYO Rooms | 24.5 km | |
| OYO 28836 Hotel Salkara Residency OYO Rooms | 6.0 km | |
| OYO 3309 Anjam Smrithi Mandiram OYO Rooms | 20.0 km | |
| OYO 3449 Hotel Mangala Towers OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 73602 Hotel White House OYO Rooms | 12.1 km | |
| OYO 74735 Meridian Apartments OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 75906 Subramania Arcade OYO Rooms | 7.0 km | |
| OYO 77740 Hotland inn OYO Rooms | 10.6 km | |
| OYO 81323 Collection O Pooram OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| OYO 881 Fort Gate OYO Rooms | 21.0 km | |
| OYO Flagship 45302 Kaveri Tourist Home Guruvayur OYO Rooms | 20.6 km | |
| OYO Flagship 65637 Kuku Residency Medical College Thrissur OYO Rooms | 11.1 km | |
| SPOT ON 50110 Le Shore Grande OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| Srivar Hotels | 20.6 km | |
| Sterling Guruvayur | 21.2 km | |
| Wariyam Heritage | 0.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Thrissur
Thrissur has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 733 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Thrissur: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 46 km from the city centre in a straight line; Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 74 km) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 107 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Cochin International Airport (COK) of Kochi is 51 km south of Thrissur City with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives, Europe and Sri Lanka. Calicut International Airport of Kozhikode is 80 km north of Thrissur City. Alternatively reach Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), New Delhi, or other Indian cities and then by train. Thrissur City is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India. Thrissur Railway Station is a major railway head in South India and is the busiest railway station in Kerala in terms of train halts.
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COK · Cochin International Airport
CCJ · Calicut International Airport
CJB · Coimbatore International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Thrissur
Eat
There are many small houses in the small lane near Dolors Basillica which specilizes in selling fresh vellayappams and other delicacies. One should definitely try the delicacies from there.
Stay safe
Thrissur City is generally a safe city for a regular tourist. Take the precautions which you would be regularly taking in various other small cities in India. Beware of pickpockets. Certain areas near the bus stands and railway station may not be a good place for women moving around alone in the nights. Thrissur City has three police stations. The East Police Station located in between the Municipal Bus Stand and 'Sakthan Thampuran' Bus Stand. The West Police Station is located at the suburb of Ayyanthole next to the District Collectorate (HQ of the civil administration).
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Questions
Thrissur: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Thrissur?
Thrissur has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 733 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Thrissur?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 46 km from the city centre in a straight line; Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 74 km) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 107 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Thrissur?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Thrissur
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.