Thrissur
       Thrissur district, constitutes the central region of the state. Thrissur district is rich in history, culture and archaelogical remains. Thrissur town the headquarters of this district is a beautiful town built around a hillock crowned by the famous vadakkumnathan temple.Thrissur also the centre of the Kerala Sahithya Academy and Sangeetha Nadaka Academy .Thrissur is also known as the 'Cultural Capital' of kerala.The Vadakkunnathan temple is classical example of kerala style of architecture and house of several sacred shrines.Major attraction is the pooram festival,celebrated during april/may.Beautifully decorated elephents carrying ceremonial umbrella,gives us a great bliss.And the fire works at night is Thrissur are zoo,palace and churches.

Arattupuzha:- The town is known for the colourful festival of Arattupuzha pooram.

Chalakudi:- The historical town is located 30km soputh of Thrissur. Chalakudi is an important timber centre.

Cheruthuruthi kerala kalamandalam:- Training centre for traditional act forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam,Tullal and other folk dances.

Guruvayur:-It is a major Hindu pilgrim centre located 31Km from Thrissur. The town is also known as the 'Dwaraka of South' the presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna popularly known as "Guruvayurappan"

Kodungallor :-The town of immense historical importance and an ancient centre of trade and commerce with the jews, Greeks, Romans and the Arabs. St.Thomas the Apostle, is believed to have been first landed here. The town also has the distinction of having the first mosque in india.

Muringoor :- Christian Divine Retreat Centre.

Peechi Dam :-This place is ideal for picnic, dam site, and botanical garden.

Vazhachal :- This is a popular picnic spot having picturesque waterfall.