An ancient temple of Kerala, the Vadakkunnathan Temple is also the oldest temple of the state dedicated to Lord Shiva. Following the architectural style of Kerala, the temple has monumental towers surrounding it.Talking about the inside of the temple, there are several mural paintings that depict various episodes from the Hindu Epic, Mahabharata.Thekkinkadu Maidan, which surrounds the temple from all sides is where the local festival of Thrissur Pooram is organized every year, granting this place an even more of spiritual importance.Location: 2.4 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Every day, from 3 AM to 8:30 PM.Entry fees: None.Must Check: Kerala Tour Packages From Mumbai

The Dolours Basilica, or the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (as the full name goes), is a distinct building in the city of Thrissur. You can easily recognize this grand church from its white facade.Smack in the middle of a lush green valley, this basilica is known for narrating quite a number of stories of love and faith. Spread in an area of about 25,000 sq feet, Dolours Basilica is the third tallest church in Asia and the largest church in the country with double storeyed aisles.Location: 1.6 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Everyday, 6:00 AM onwards (mass timings may vary.Checkout & Book: Kerala Tour Package From Kolkata

Built after a rather Dutch style architecture, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace is a sight to behold. Finding its name in almost every list of Thrissur tourist places, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace was rebuilt in the place of Vadakkekara Palace in the year 1795 by the then King Ramavarma Thampuram of Cochin.In the year 2005, the palace was converted into a museum that now showcases a number of relics and really old antiques. A favourite one amongst several art admirers, the two-storeyed complex has high roofs, thicker than usual walls, and Italian Marble on the floor, making it a place right out of a traveller’s dream.Location: 2.5 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.Entry fees: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for kids, INR 30 for cameras.Planning a honeymoon trip, Checkout: Kerala Honeymoon Packages

Built after a rather Dutch style architecture, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace is a sight to behold. Finding its name in almost every list of Thrissur tourist places, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace was rebuilt in the place of Vadakkekara Palace in the year 1795 by the then King Ramavarma Thampuram of Cochin.In the year 2005, the palace was converted into a museum that now showcases a number of relics and really old antiques. A favourite one amongst several art admirers, the two-storeyed complex has high roofs, thicker than usual walls, and Italian Marble on the floor, making it a place right out of a traveller’s dream.Location: 2.5 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.Entry fees: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for kids, INR 30 for cameras.Planning a honeymoon trip, Checkout: Kerala Honeymoon Packages

The largest temple in the state dedicated to Goddess Vaishnavi, the Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the most famous places to visit in Thrissur.One of the participating temples in the famous Thrissur Pooram festival, where 15 elephants walk in a procession from Paramekkavu to the Vadakkumnathan temple.The Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple is also well-known for its easy accessibility, as it is quite near to the railway station of the city. This almost 1000-year-old temple is a centre of attraction in the time of celebrations in the state.location: 1.6 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Every day, 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 4 PM to 9 PM.Entry fees: None.Also Checkout: Kerala Tour Packages From Bangalore

The oxygen jar of the city of Thrissur, Vilangan Kunnu is a hillock located near the city. From its top, one can get a fine view of the Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands, making the place one of the most favourite picnic spots in the region.Simply surreal, the experience from the 5-acre hilltop is only enhanced by the construction of an amusement park, where there are a number of rides that the kids can enjoy with the amazing view below.Location: 9.2 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Everyday, 9 AM to 5 PM.Entry fees: INR 10 for adults, and INR 5 for kids.Also Explore: Places to Visit in Kerala

In the town of Guruvayur near Thrissur, the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple stands as a true testimony of not only the devotion of the people of the state but also of the fine arts and crafts that Kerala is well known for.Dedicated to the Hindu God, Guruvayurappan, the temple is one of the most sacred locations for the Hindus residing in Kerala. Inside the temple, you can find a number of artefacts that showcase the beauty of the handiwork of Kerala.The best part of visiting the temple is that when it is lit during celebrations, the glow of the red and brick structure is a sight worth beholding.Location: 25.9 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Every day, 3:00 AM to 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM.Entry fees: None.Planning a trip to Kerala? Checkout our best-selling Kerala Tour Packages From Pune

Not so far away from the Guruvayoor Temple lies one of the best Thrissur tourist places. An Elephant Sanctuary, the Punnathur Kotta was initially a palace belonging to a local ruler. It was then converted to a house of elephants and now has the highest number captive elephant, about 59 of them.This is where these beasts are trained to participate in several festivals. Apart from this, the Punnathur Kotta also has a training centre for Elephant Riders (Mahouts), and temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Bhagavati.Location: 28.5 km from Thrissur bus stand.Timings: Everyday, 9 AM to 5 PMEntry fees: INR 10 per person, and INR 25 for the camera.Planning a trip for Kerala, Checkout: Kerala Trip Packages