Thriprayar

Thriprayar town is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It is at a distance of 24 km from the district headquarters, Thrissur city, and 24 km away from the famous religious town of Guruvayur. Thriprayar temple is the most famous attraction of the town.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Thriprayar which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Kairali Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Indraprastham Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Shakeela Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 800) and Patan’s Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 1000).

Language

The official language of Thriprayar is Malayalam.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Thriprayar are Thriprayar Ekadeshi, which falls in December and Peringootukara Pooram, celebrated in January. Other festivals such as Vishu and Onam are also celebrated in Thriprayar.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Thriprayar. Thriprayar Temple is at the epicentre of the town. Other attractions include Nattika Beach (1.5 km away from the bus stand), Vadanapally Beach (7 km away), Peechi Dam (42 km away) and Athirapally Falls (68 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Thriprayar is the Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi. It is about 58 km away from Thriprayar.

Rail:

Thrissur Railway Station is the closest railhead to Thriprayar. It is 24 km away from the bus stop. It is connected to Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Alappuzha, and Hyderabad, Chennai and other major towns and cities.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Ernakulam, Hunsur, Mandya, Mysore, Paravoor, Thrissur and Mysore. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Kallada Travels.