An ancient hilltop Shiva temple in Thrissur, home to Kerala’s most famous temple festival.
Vadakkunnathan Temple sits on a low hill right at the centre of Thrissur, and it’s as much a civic landmark as a religious one — the temple grounds host Thrissur Pooram, widely considered Kerala’s grandest temple festival, with rows of caparisoned elephants and a fireworks display that draws visitors from across the state.
Outside festival season it’s a quieter, contemplative visit; during Pooram, it’s one of the most spectacular events we can point you toward anywhere on this site.
Year-round for a standard temple visit; if Thrissur Pooram itself is the draw, plan specifically around its dates (typically April-May) and expect very large crowds.
A short list of stops most of our Vadakkunnathan (Thrissur) packages build the day around — not an exhaustive list, but the ones worth planning your time for.
An ancient Shiva temple on a hillock in the centre of Thrissur, with classic Kerala temple architecture and murals inside its sanctums.
The temple's outer grounds become the stage for Kerala's largest and most famous temple festival, typically held in April or May, featuring rows of decorated elephants and synchronized percussion.
Known as Kerala's cultural capital, with a lively market area and several smaller temples and churches within walking distance.
Pick a duration, tell us your vehicle preference, and we’ll send a firm quote on WhatsApp — usually within minutes during business hours.
Every vehicle in the fleet below comes air-conditioned, with an experienced driver who knows the ghat roads well. Rates are per-day starting prices — pick what fits your group size and send us the trip details for a confirmed quote.
| Vehicle | Comfort | Capacity | Starting Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Cars | ||||
| Sedan | AC With Driver | 4 Seats | Rs. 2,300per day onwards | |
| SUVs & MUVs | ||||
| Toyota Innova | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,500per day onwards | |
| Mahindra Xylo | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Travellers | ||||
| Tempo Traveller 14-Seater | AC With Driver | 14 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Traveller 18-Seater | AC With Driver | 18 Seats | Rs. 7,000per day onwards | |
| Urbania Fleet | ||||
| Urbania 12-Seater | AC With Driver | 12 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania 16-Seater | AC With Driver | 16 Seats | Rs. 7,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania Luxury 10-Seater | AC With Driver | 10 Seats | Rs. 15,000per day onwards | |
| Mini & Large Buses | ||||
| Mini Bus 21-Seater | AC With Driver | 21 Seats | Rs. 6,000per day onwards | |
| Mini Bus 35-Seater | AC With Driver | 35 Seats | Rs. 9,000per day onwards | |
| Bus 50-Seater | AC With Driver | 50 Seats | Rs. 13,000per day onwards | |
Rates shown are starting prices for a standard one-day itinerary within the district. Final fare depends on total distance, number of days, toll/permit charges and season, and is confirmed by our team directly on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
Rates Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Via Palakkad, roughly 4 hours from Coimbatore — one of the more direct Kerala routes on this page.
Thrissur railway station is close to the temple, right in the town centre.
Cochin International Airport, about an hour from Thrissur, is the nearest airport.
It typically falls in April or May, on a date set by the Malayalam calendar. If you specifically want to see it, let us know your rough travel window and we’ll confirm the exact dates before booking.
No, it’s generally calm and manageable for darshan on an ordinary day, which is a good option if you’d rather avoid festival crowds.
Yes, they’re under an hour apart and often booked together as a single Thrissur-district temple day.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp, and we’ll get back with vehicle options and a firm price.
