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Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, have spent his last years Malayan community in its conservation flamingos, sloth bears, lion-tailed macaques umbrella. at Vadakkunnathan Temple. The efforts by forming Eco-Development and rat snakes among others. The zoo Max: Min: Rain: 135.0mm 31.10000038 24.10000038 complex has some exquisite murals and Committees. The committee members compound also has an art museum and a 1469727°C 1469727°C wood carvings. At the patrol the forest, look out for forest fires natural history museum that showcases the Dec beautiful koothambalam theatre, the and organise ecotourism programmes. interesting heritage and culture of the area. Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. ancient dramatic art form of Chakyarkoothu The entry gate is just ahead of a Forest It is also home to a Botanical Garden and Max: 31.5°C Min: Rain: is frequently staged. The famous elephants Department Checkpost at Ecchippara, and Zoological Garden.   23.10000038 40.4000015258789 1469727°C 06mm of Vadakkunathan Temple are worshipped the sanctuary spreads around a 10- sq km as Ganesha’s incarnations.  reservoir. The Inspection Bungalow is to the 4 Archaeological Museum north of the reservoir; the Forest What To 2 Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary Department’s rafting trips begin from this side. You can hire guides, who hail from the SEE indigenous community, near the checkpost. 5 Sights Do remember that one cannot enter the forest unaccompanied. http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-trichur-lp-1143820 3 Thrissur Zoo 1 Vadakkunnathan Temple

Mukundapuram Taluk, Chimmony Nr. Thrissur Zoo, Thrissur, Kerala, Dam PO, India

Located in Mukundapuram Taluk, the The Archaeological Museum has a rich Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary was formed in collection of prehistoric artefacts and 1984. It is especially known for its avian models of temple shrines found in Kerala. biodiversity with 192 different species The stately building used to be the summer calling the sanctuary their home. Among the palace of the Raja of Kollengode.  instresting bird species seen here are the Here you can ask one of the guides to show Chembukavu, Thrissur, Kerala Near Thekkinkadu Maidan, Ceylon frogmouth, white-bellied blue- you around. This is the place where you can 680005, India Kuruppam, Anchuvilakku, Thrissur, flycatcher, Malabar trogon, Loten's sunbird see copies of famous murals from various Kerala 680022 India and lesser fish eagle. About half the Thrissur Zoo in Trichur is believed to be one temples — in many cases, the originals have mammals found in the state of Kerala, are of the oldest zoos in India. Spread across decayed or are in institutions closed to the Shakthan Thampuran renovated the Shiva found in this sanctuary. Poaching is a 13.5-acre of greenery, the zoo is home to a public. Sati stones, huge burial pots, shrine (Vadakkunathan means Lord of the problem here. The Forest Department, wide variety of animals, birds, and reptiles; Harappan shards and menhirs are part of North) to the magnificent edifice it is today however, has involved the indigenous some of the most notable ones are pink the collection! — a 10- acre temple complex with massive gopurams. Adi Shankaracharya is said to Trichur Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/trichur page 3

Dakshinamoorthy, Pasupathy (lord of all wholesome, taste pretty good.  The Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, 683101, India 5 Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva animals), Natakkal Shivan (lord of the main dishes cost a pittance of INR 40 on an Temple doorway) and Konnakkal Shivan (Shiva at Away from the swelteriing Thrissur heat, average. the foot of the konna tree). The konna Navaratna Restaurant offers cool (almost (Indian laburnum) shading this last idol is cold) respite with the A/C running on full 3 India Gate said to flower all year round, unlike ordinary blast. This classy restaurant serves a konna trees, which flower in February-May. number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian In the inner North Indian delicacies. Moreover, the dark prakaram, Shiva is seen as Sandhyavela and intimate surroundings are perfect for a Shivan (lord who is worshipped in the romantic rendezvous. Navaratna is one of evening), Palliyara Shivan (Shiva at rest), and the better places in the city, to grab a quick Unni Thevar (Shiva as a child).  bite or even a laid-back meal.

2 Ambady Restaurant Methala, Thiruvanchikulam, Kodungalloor, Thrissur, Kerala Kalliath Royal Square, Palace Road, 680664, India Thrissur, Kerala, 680001, India Old murals include one near the Palliyara, Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva +91-487-2331994 or sleeping quarter, of Shiva and Parvati in Temple is said to be more than 2,000 an amorous pose. Shiva and Parvati are laid years old and is remarkable for its number So everyone knows that the South is pretty to rest every night in the Palliyara. of representations of Shiva. Its history is big with dosas and uttapams, what with so connected to that of the Chidambaram many dosa parlours at every corner. But Nataraja. Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, the Where To how about going for dosas with a twist? saint-poet who sang at Chidambaram, was India Gate, a small restaurant on the Town persuaded by Cheraman Perumal (ruler of Hall Road, may not be much to look at, but the Chera Empire) to visit Thiruvanchikulam Eat Swaraj Round W Thrissur, Kerala they don't lack for creativity in creating 5 Places and, when he sang here, it is said that the 680001, India unconventional combinations, when it sound of the lord dancing could be heard http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-trichur-lp-1143820 comes to food.  +91-94442-72992 within the srikovil.  1 Navaratna Restaurant 4 Pathans Hotel You may have to spend some time looking for this one. Located somewhat off the streets, this cozy little restaurant is a huge hit amongst local families and tourists who The road from NH17 brings you to the are 'in the know'. They offer a nice variety of ruins of the west gate. Shiva is seen as set meals, which along with being Gopuram Thevar (lord of the gateway), Trichur Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/trichur page 4

Round South, Thrissur, Kerala, 680001, Kerala

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A very old establishment, Pathans is a well known name, especially amongst the older generations. It serves normal run-of-the-mill food, the thali meals being the most popular choice among its patrons. Returning visitors, may find the place somewhat of a disappointment, especially if they had visited the place back during its golden times. Today, the place has reduced lighting, with an average service, good enough to grab a quick bite but not more. If you wish to pamper your sweet-tooth, there is a small sweets section downstairs.

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See A: Vadakkunnathan Temple B: Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary C: Thrissur Zoo D: Archaeological Museum E: Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple Accommodation F: Bougain Villa G: Lulu Icc And Garden Hotels H: Niramayam Heritage Ayurveda Retreat I: Bougain Villa J: Lulu Icc And Garden Hotels K: Niramayam Heritage Ayurveda Retreat L: Bougain Villa M: Lulu Icc And Garden Hotels N: Niramayam Heritage Ayurveda Retreat Food O: Navaratna Restaurant P: Ambady Restaurant Q: India Gate R: Pathans Hotel S: Annalakshmi Pure Veg Restaurant