Thrissur, or Thrissivaperur, is popularly called the City of Celebrations and is the cultural capital of Kerala. The famous temples and churches in and around the city attract tourists worldwide.
Places to visit in Thrissur
Thrissur has a rich cultural and religious heritage with many tourist attractions. Some of the main attractions of Thrissur include Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kerala Sahitya Academy, Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, Paramekkavu Temple, St. Antonys Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane, Our Lady of Lourdes Syro-Malabar Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica (the largest Christian church in India).
Things to do in Thrissur
There are various things to do in Thrissur for every traveller. You can visit Thrissur Zoo, State Museum, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, explore Punnathur Kotte Elephant Sanctuary, enjoy a leisurely stroll near Athirappally Waterfall and shop for gold jewellery at the Gold Market.
Types of Thrissur Hotels
Thrissur is one of the prime tourist spots in Kerala. It has accommodation facilities suiting all pockets - from the high end to budget - from 2-star to 3-star Thrissur hotels.
- Budget-Friendly Options: Have a low budget and need an affordable stay? The budget Treebo hotels in Thrissur are fit since they offer a well-appointed rooms with modern facilities such as free breakfast, parking, in-house restaurants, a bar, elevators, air-conditioned rooms and complimentary toiletries.Visit the Treebo Club’s website or app to book your affordable couple-friendly or family-friendly stay.
- Mid-Range Stays: Simplicity blended with modern amenities, mid-range hotels in Thrissur offer value-for-money facilities including a private cab service, round-the-clock security coverage, ironing boards and guest laundry services.
- Business Travellers: When travelling for business, securing accommodation with business amenities including free wifi, a banquet hall, a work desk and chair and convenient access to city centers is easy. Treebo Club helps you find business hotels in Thrissur based on your preferences and distance from transit points and corporate offices.
Top Areas to Stay in Thrissur
Near KRTC Bus Stand
For those searching for a stay near a transit station or city centre, the hotels near KRTC Bus Stand, Thrissur will prove the most convenient to book. The hotels just as much give easy access to tourist attractions like Vadakkunnathan Temple, Punkunnam, West Fort, East Fort and even to local markets. You can also find budget hotels with more modern amenities such as parking facilities, private cabs, free breakfast and more.
Koratty
If you're seeking quiet surroundings for a calming escape, hotels in Koratty, Thrissur, are ideal. The area is a combination of beautiful scenery and impressive cultural heritage. The hotels in this locality are near Thrissur and Cochin International Airport, along with pilgrimage centres like St. Mary's Forane Church.
Chembukavu
When visiting Thrissur, one must look for hotels near the Chembukavu, Thrissur locality to utilise the complete benefits while visiting the various tourist attractions scattered in Thrissur. The locality is close to some of the most important local destinations like Thrissur Zoo and State Museum.
Popular Attractions Near Hotels in Thrissur
Being the cultural capital of the state, it has various tourist spots consisting of temples, churches and heritage sites.
- Vadakkunnathan Temple: The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is quite popular for its Kerala-style architecture and murals. The main events of the temple include Thrissur Pooram (April-May) when the temple and elephants inside it are donned with various vibrant colours.
- Thrissur Zoo and State Museum: This is located within Chembukavu. With several animals, a few reptiles and many birds populating the zoo, it is one of the most visited locations by all nature lovers and bird watchers. The state museum has many ancient relics, sculptures and even some traditional Kerala Art that is ideal for viewing the rich history of the state.
- Athirapally Waterfalls: The waterfalls are called the Niagara of India as they rise to an elevation of 80 feet and, around that height, lushness is prevalent. The site is worth going with friends and family for picnicking and trekking.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica: This church is a Roman Catholic one and it has an underground chapel and the Gothic style is quite beautiful to the visitors making it a spiritual environment for them.
Best Time to visit Thrissur
Thrissur is known to have a tropical climate with three prevailing seasons, that are summer, monsoon and winter.
- Summer (March to May): The season experiences hot humid weather with temperatures in the range of 25 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius. It's advisable to visit the temples and other tourist spots in the early mornings and late evenings. It is better to avoid any outdoor activities during the daytime.
- Monsoon (June to September): There is heavy rainfall in the city during monsoon and often thunderstorms complement the rains wherein temperatures are between 22 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius. At this time, one can visit the famous waterfalls of Athirapally and Vazhachal in their peak season as they gush with water.
- Winter (October to February): The weather during winter is much pleasant with low humidity. The weather enables one to visit places like temples, churches, museums and heritage sites. The temperatures vary from 20 degrees to 30 degrees Celcius, which indeed, makes the season the best time to visit Thrissur.
Therefore, the best time to travel to Thrissur varies according to your preferences too, if you want to enjoy the beauty of the place then the time to travel is June to September if you are interested in temples and churches then the best time to travel is October to February for you.
Tips for Choosing the Right Hotel
- Packing essentials: Since the weather is mostly hot and humid in this city, it is suggested that comfortable cotton clothing be packed for warm summers and rain gear for the monsoon season.
- Getting around: The city is well connected by rail, air and road. Local transport includes ferrying passengers around the city through both public and private taxis and buses. Some of the Treebo hotels in Thrissur even provide private cabs for guests' on a chargeable basis.
- Local cuisine: Thrissur is well known for its authentic local cuisine like parippu curry, sambar, avial and payasam. You can also taste puttu and kadala curry, vellayappam, kappa and meen curries and Thrissur-style biryani.
Treebo Hotels in Thrissur
We have 3 Treebo budget hotels in Thrissur which are easily accessible from all transit points & attractions.
- Treebo Central
- Treebo Symphony Hotels And Resorts Angamally
- Itsy Hotels Ammu Regency
Savour the natural beauty, the spiritual and cultural heritage of the city with a wide range of Thrissur hotels catering to all types of budgets and preferences like couple-friendly, family-friendly and business accommodations. Just only 1-night stay or a 2-night stay is not enough to embrace the beauty of the place. So, instead of looking for lodges in Thrissur, you can visit Treebo Club's website and mobile app for the best offers on comfortable accommodations with modern amenities. Treebo hotels in Thrissur are also well-connected because they are located near transit points, tourist destinations, shopping places and restaurants.