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Our Lady of Dolours Basilica
0.57km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.
Sakthan Thampuran Palace
0.76km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty
Thrissur Zoo & Museum
1.11km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.
Vilangan Hills
6.21km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Located near to Thrissur city, the hill gives a panoramic view of Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands.
Punnathur Kotta
22.49km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
A place where all majestic elephants of Kerala State lives.
Chavakkad Beach
23.24km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
This famous beach in Thrissur. There you can see the confluence of a river and sea, known as Azhimukam in Malayalam. This is one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala.
Kerala Kalamandalam
24.61km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The centre for learning traditional art forms of Kerala.
St. Thomas Shrine
31.97km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The first Christian church of India, and the resting place for many saints.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
34.68km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The very first mosque in India constructed in the time of Prophet Muhammad.
Ezhattumugham
36.43km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
A rural village with a check dam, hanging bridge, and a nice little park. You can bath in the river waters here after visiting the majestic Athirappilly waterfalls of Kerala.
Cherai Beach
42.77km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The 15 km stretch of beautiful beach lined with paddy fields, backwater, coconut groves and Chinese fishing nets.
Charpa Waterfalls
46.86km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala
Athirapally Waterfalls
47.06km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.
Vazhachal Waterfalls
48.22km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.
Abhayaranyam
50.22km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The mini zoo housing elephants and deers.
Kodikuthimala
51.35km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Kodukuthimala is a hill station in Malappuram district of Kerala state in Southern India. It is one of the coolest hill stations in the Malappuram district surrounded by streams, grasslands, and forest, with an incredible sunset view.
Kadamakkudy Islands
52.59km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
A cluster of small islands spread in backwaters and filled with paddy fields and fishing nets. The area is famous for fish farms and a kayak through the waters treats you with great views. This area is devoid of all the noice and hustle of Cochin city, one truely hidden gem which is very easily reachable for people in Cochin. The place is especiallly beautiful during sunrise and sunsets.
Seetharkundu Viewpoint
54.76km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Views of mountain ridges, plains with paddy fields, and of a mighty waterfall and a dam
Palakkad Fort
55.2km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
The fort that has witnessed the bloody wars of Zamorin, Palakkad Achchan, Mysore Kings, and the British.
Museum Of Kerala History
55.21km from Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
One of the best museums to visit in Kerala. It consists of three galleries- the Museum of Kerala History, the Dolls Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art, showing different aspects of Kerala's culture and history.
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Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple
Near Thekkinkadu Maidan, Kuruppam, Anchuvilakku, Kuruppam, Thekkinkadu Maidan, Thrissur, Kerala 680001, India
Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan, meaning "lord of the north" as he is believed to live in Kailas which is on the northern side of India. The temple is located in Thrissur City in Thrissur District of Kerala State in Southern India. The name Thrissur is derived from its old name ‘Thiru-Shiva-Peroor’ which translates to ‘the city of sacred Shiva’.