Map of Thrissur

Accessing Thrissur

Accessing Thrissur
Telephone access code: +91- 487
Air:
Nearest international airport: Nedumbassery (58 km)
Rail:
Thrissur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways.
Road:
The KSRTC bus station, near the railway station operates long distance and interstate services Ph: 2421150Sakthan Thampuran bus stand is 1 km away from townThe north bus stand is in the heart of the town.
Bus timings
Bangalore: 0745, 0845, 1645, 1730, 1820, 2050, 2320 hrs Mysore: 1900, 2100 hrs Cudallore: 0700 hrs Madurai: 2100 hrs Palani: 0645, 0830, 0910, 1145 hrs Mangalore: 0930 hrs
Information Counters:
DTPC Palace Road Chembukkavu Ph: 2320800 Guruvayur Ph: 2550400

Thrissur

Thrissur, with its rich history, cultural heritage and archaeological wealth is called the cultural capital of Kerala. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the political history of South India. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans inluding the Dutch and the British have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town. Today Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram festival. A cultural centre, the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located here.
Area: 3032 sq. km
Population: 2,975,440 (2001 census)
Altitude: Sea level