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Thrissur or Trichur was the capital of Cochin once. It was captured by tipu Sultan. In 1790 Raja Rama Varma was the architect of Thrissur town.
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Kerala, the state with the highest amount of literates in India, is situated on the south-west coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. It is a green fertile land dotted with rice fields, coconut palms, cahewnut trees and mango farms.
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How to reach
Places to see
Athirappilly Vazhachal Waterfall
63 Kms from Thrissur is a beautiful place. Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
Cheruthuruthy
32 kms north of Thrissur is the seat of Kerala kalamandalam where training is imparted in Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Thullal and other arts of Kerala.
Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam Temple
10 kms from Irinjalakuda railway station and 21 kms from Thrissur the temple is dedicated to Bharat. a 11 day festival is held in April - May.
Punathurkotta
Punathurkotta is very unique in being the largest elephant park in the world with over 60 elephants. All of them are donated by the devotees of Guruvayurappan. It is located in Guruvayur near the Guruvayurappan temple
Chavakkad beach
It is one of the best beaches along the west coast.
