Trichur in Kerala mainly conjures up in the minds of every curious traveller the image of the “Trichur Pooram”, the renowned festival conducted every year that makes exulting moments to the people irrespective of religion, caste, region etc. Trichur is the cultural capital of Kerala. The abundance of festivals is the major attraction of Trichur. The Vadakkunnatha Temple, Paramelkavu Temple, and the Thiruvambadi Temple are known for their cultural significance. The Archeological Museum is another major landmark of Trichur.
Next to the Museum road Archeological Museum of Trichur is situated, and it is a place worth visiting. The museum houses many sculptures carved out of stone and metals. The Gandharam style of sculpture can be found here. Here one can visit the brilliantly reproduced beautiful mural paintings of the Mattanchery Palace of Cochin for which the palace is well known.
Just for a casual visit of Trichur one day is enough. At the same time for an elaborate visit of Trichur, especially the Kerala Kalamandapam, it can be extended according to the interests of the visitors. For those who are interested to learn the ethnic arts enough guidance is available at the Kerala Kalamandapam. The most important point to be noted is that there are certain places where elephants are brought up, cared and trained.
Trichur is famous for handicrafts and bell metal vessels.It also houses many popular sari and jewelry stores.The numerous vessel shops offer many kinds of oil lamps, household appliances, vessels and of course fancy and unique items made out of metals. A visit to the bell metal workshops one can find nearby, will be a different experience.All these go to make shopping a worthwhile experience here. In Trichur good accommodation is easily available. Government Guest Houses and Kerala Tourism Development Corporation bunglow are in the town itself. Private accommodation is also aplenty in Trichur.
