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September to March |
Tourist
information offices
Trinity Air
Travel and Tours (K) Pvt. Ltd. Tel: 091 - 487 - 2331172
Olympus Travels Pvt. Ltd. Tel: 091 - 487 - 2421759
Supersonic Travels, Tel: 091 - 487 - 2422027 |
Other
Information
Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals, Ayurveda Centres, Yoga Centres,
Festivals |
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Art Museum
2 kms from Thrissur town, there is nice little art museum, which has a good collection of woodcarvings metal sculptures, Kathakali figures and ancient jewellery.
There are also wonderful figures and good paintings. This art museum is also well known fro a great collection of traditional Kerala lamps. The museum is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days, except Mondays.
Cheruthuruthy (Kathakali Centre)
North of Thrissur, 29 kms away, near the Shoranur Railway junction is Cheruthuruthy, home of the renowned repository of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form. It is in this academy that the best of Kerala's Kathakali performers get their training. The institution also offers training in music, drama and other dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam
Thullal.
The Zoo
2 kms from Thrissur town, is the zoo, which is a wonderful place for animal enthusiasts. Within the 13.5 acres of compound, a variety of fauna like the lion tailed macaque, Sloth bear, various species of birds, deer etc. The snake park has a reptilian collection of King Cobra, Kraits, Vipers and rat snakes.
Town Hall (Art Gallery)
It houses the picture Gallery where mural paintings from all parts of Kerala are on display. This art gallery is also known as
'Chitralayam'.
Vilangakunnu
7 kms from Thrissur, Vilangakunnu is a beautiful little hill which is a wonderful picnic spot. This spot is a feast for ones eyes with its natural charm and serenity.
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