Guruvayoor - Tourist Attractions

Guruvayoor today has become a major tourist spot. It has all the facilities for tourists to visit and stay and is well linked by road and rail. Other than these the place has much to offer. Mammiyoor Temple the abode of Lord Shiva, Chavakkad Beach and Punnathur Kotah are not only visiting spots for devotees, but also worth visiting by ordinary visitors.

Mammiyoor Temple
Many of the devotees who visit the temple also visit the Shiva Temple at Mammiyoor, the abode of Lord Shiva. Located about half a Kilometer from Guruvayoor, it is not only a visiting place for the devotees, but also a temple worth visiting by ordinary visitors.

Chavakkad Beach
Chavakkad Beach with its virgin waters, will entice you to come again. The famous mural paintings will certainly touch a deep chord in your heart and bring out the hidden artist in you. The beauty of the beach and its mesmerising atmosphere is an experience you wouldn't want to miss.

Punnathur Kotah
This lovely elephant sanctuary is attached to the Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor. The open green area is the home of around 55 temple elephants. An utterly captivating place indeed!

Kerala Kalamandalam
Kerala Kalamandalam is situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha river in Cheruthuruthy, It is 32 kms north of Thrissur, a major town, 112 kms north of Cochin and 330 kms north of Trivandrum, the Capital city. Founded in 1927, Kerala Kalamandalam, is a place for Kathakali dance drama and other performing arts of Kerala. Here one can see Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohniyattam performances in its theatre, known as Koothambalams. In kalamandalam there are schools specializing in the dance / theatre forms of Kathakali and Koodiyattam offer visitors an insight into the Keralas traditional arts.


Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram'is the most spectacular festival celebrated at the Vadakkumnathan temple every year during April/May.It is one of Kerala's grandest ancient temple festival, which includes colourful processions of caparisoned elephants and a midnight fireworks display can be witnessed from the crowded streets of Trichur