The Cultural Capital of Kerala - Thrissur

Thrissur is the fourth largest city, the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the 20th largest in India. It is also the headquarters of the Thrissur District. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. Thrissur is known for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. The festival is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidan in April or May. Thrissur has a large number of well-known temples including the Thiruvambady temple, Vadakkumnathan temple and Paramekkavu temple, as well as two famous churches, the Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthan Pally or New Church). Thrissur is also the venue of Pulikali during Onam celebrations in August or September. Hotspots in Thrissur District Athirappilly and Vazhachal Waterfall Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489.00 km² area in Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is located 60 km from Thrissur city, 70 km northeast of Kochi city, 55 km northeast of Cochin International Airport, and 30 km from Chalakudy town. The scenic beauty of Athirapilly waterfalls presents a spectacular visual extravagance to visitors. A very popular picnic spot, Athirapilly is located close to Chalakudy in Kerala. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the “Picturesque”. It is not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Vazhachal Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath of Thrissur district in Kerala on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and at the edge of the Sholayar ranges, it is just 5 km from entrance of Athirappilly Falls. Vazachal Waterfalls one of the spectacular waterfalls in South India who silvery cascades gush down a towering height to disappear into a shimmering pool that basks prettily, gleaming like a jewel in a brass setting under the playful saffron sunbeams. Guruvayoor Guruvayoor has emerged as one of the most important places of worship in Southern India like Tirupati and Sabarimala. It is more than a spiritual journey for hundreds and thousands of people who visit Guruvayoor irrespective of their age and origin. It houses the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, the fourth biggest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees per day. Fortune Tours strive to assist clients to get the tailor made holiday for the destination of their choice and all for a price that is unbeatable. Fortune Tours are a growing team with passionate people with diverse backgrounds, coming together to showcase Gods Own Country in its original form. Fortune Tours are committed to provide our customers best of culture and feel of living through environmental friendly means.