About Thrissur
Kannur to Thrissur distnce : 201 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Kannur to Thrissur is very popular route for tourism. Thrissur, formerly Trichur, historically known as Thrissivaperur is famous for classical Kerala arts, religious sites, Thrissur Pooram festival and Vadakkumnathan Temple.
Thrissur officially known as the cultural capital of Kerala. It is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions. Thrissur is situated in the state of Kerala, India and it used to be capital of kingdom Kochi. Thrissur is known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history. It contains the Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Academy. Main attractions of the town are Vadakkumnathan Kshetram Temple, Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran, Archaeology Museum, Athirapally Falls, Heritage Garden. Thissur is even more mesmerising at festivals like Pooram and Onam festival with folk dance Pulikali, decorated elephant parade, Durga or Kali pooja.
Taxi from Kannur to Thrissur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kannur to Thrissur by car is well connected through NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kannur to Thrissur distance is 201 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Muzhappilangad - Beaches, Driving Beach Rock Point, Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple, Mangrove Forest
Mahรฉ - Hilllock, Parks, Boat House and Walk Way, Shree Krishna Temple, Church
Vatakara - Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Bhagavathi Temple, Sand Banks Beach
Moodadi - Kadalur Point Lighthouse, Nandi Beach, Akalappuzha View Point, Urupunyakavu Temple
Kozhikode - Bhatt Road Beach, Museums, Beaches, Miskhal Mosque, Parks, Bhagavathi Temple
Moonniyur - Chattan Klari Temple, Juma Masjid, Bhagavathi Temple
Kakkad - Juma Masjid, Sree Tripuranthaka Temple, Kunmool View Point
Kottakkal - Kuttipurathu kavu, Sri Vettekkaran Kavu, Subramanya Temple
Konnalloor - Chandanakavu Temple, Ayyappanov Waterfalls, Juma Masjid
Kuttippuram - Amusement Park, Bharathappuzha River, Mosque, Nottanalukkal Temple
Edappal - Sukapuram Dakshinamurthy Temple, Vettekkaran Temple
Kadavallur - Sree Asuramahakala Temple, Shri Rama Temple, Mosque
Chiramanangad - Ayyappa Temple, Kunnambathu Kavu Temple, Kallazhy Hills, Church
Kaiparambu - Peruvanmala Siva Temple, ISKCON Temple, Kuruthikazha waterfalls, Juma Masjid
Vilangan Hills - Sightseeing of lush vistas