Thrissur district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Avanoor

Avanoor is a town in Thrissur district, Kerala, India, home to about 5,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 46 temples, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Vilangan Hills (7 km), Cheppara (10 km) and Kuttankulangara Temple (11 km).

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Avanoor at a glance

Location
Thrissur district, Kerala, India
Population
about 5,000
Coordinates
10.6083° N, 76.1762° E
Places within 50 km
155 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and churches
Nearest city
Thrissur, 12 km
Railway station
Mulangunnathukavu (MGK), 5 km
Airport
Cochin International Airport (COK), 71 km

Top places to visit near Avanoor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Avanoor: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Avanoor

66 temples within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Peruvanmala Siva Temple (6 km); the best-known is Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avanoor

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Choorakkattukarappadam (6 km); the best-known is Kalasamala Eco Tourism Kallazhikunnu (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Avanoor

27 churches within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally) (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Avanoor

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Pathazhakundu Dam (8 km); the best-known is Poomala Dam Park (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Avanoor

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Chetwai Lighthouse (23 km); the best-known is Snehatheeram Beach (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Avanoor

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Avanoor. The closest is Mother Land Waterfalls (12 km); the best-known is Vattayi Waterfalls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Avanoor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avanoor
  2. 7 km Vilangan Hills · hill, Thrissur
  3. 7 km Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple · temple, Thrissur
  4. 1 km Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple · temple, Thrissur
  5. 1 km Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Thrissur
  6. 1 km Thrissur Zoo & Museum · museum, Thrissur
  7. 13 km Back to Avanoor

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How to reach Avanoor

  • By train: Mulangunnathukavu (MGK) — about 5 km from the centre
  • By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi — about 71 km by road
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 79 km by road
  • By road from Thrissur: about 12 km · directions
  • By road from Palakkad: about 70 km · directions
  • By road from Kochi: about 95 km · directions

All places near Avanoor by distance

Within 15 km of Avanoor

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Avanoor by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4666Peruvanmala Siva Temple (6 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2533Choorakkattukarappadam (6 km)
Churches1527Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally) (13 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1417Pathazhakundu Dam (8 km)
Beaches & coast1316Chetwai Lighthouse (23 km)
Other attractions213Cheppara (10 km)
Waterfalls1013Mother Land Waterfalls (12 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints612Vilangan Hills (7 km)
Forts & heritage411Ariyannur Umbrella Stones (Kudakallu) (12 km)
Museums610Sakthan Thampuran Palace (12 km)
Parks49Vadakkechira (12 km)
Caves77Eyyal Rock-Cut Cave (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs36Varavoor Makham Sherief (16 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves03Gothuruth (59 km)
Jain sites01Dharmanath Jain Temple (91 km)

Avanoor: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Avanoor?

Vilangan Hills (hill, about 7 km), Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (temple, about 11 km), Cheppara (attraction, about 10 km), Thrissur Zoo & Museum (museum, about 13 km), Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple (temple, about 13 km), Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Avanoor?

155 places on Spotwander: 46 temples, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest temple to Avanoor?

Peruvanmala Siva Temple, about 6 km by road; Choorakkattukara Bhagavathi Temple (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Avanoor?

Choorakkattukarappadam, about 6 km by road; Muthuvarathazam (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Avanoor?

Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally), about 13 km by road; Marth Mariam Chaldean Church (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avanoor?

Start in Avanoor, visit Vilangan Hills, then Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple, then Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple, then Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple, then Thrissur Zoo & Museum, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Avanoor?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and churches.

How do I reach Avanoor?

By train: Mulangunnathukavu (MGK), about 5 km away. By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), about 71 km by road. By road: 12 km from Thrissur.

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