Notable sanctuary · Thrissur, Kerala
Ombathumuri
Ombathumuri is a sanctuary in Thrissur, Kerala.
Ombathumuri: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ombathumuri
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Ombathumuri — distance from nearby cities
- From Thrissur (KL): about 11 km by road (9 km straight line) · directions · more places near Thrissur
- From Palakkad (KL): about 79 km by road (63 km straight line) · directions · more places near Palakkad
- From Kochi (KL): about 86 km by road (69 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kochi
- From Kozhikode (KL): about 111 km by road (89 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kozhikode
- From Coimbatore (TN): about 130 km by road (104 km straight line) · directions · more places near Coimbatore
Coordinates: 10.53983, 76.13710. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ombathumuri
- Vilangan Hills · viewpoint · Thrissur · ~5 km · Must-see
- kuttankulangara temple · temple · Thrissur · ~9 km · Must-see
- Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~10 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~11 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Vadakkechira · park · Thrissur · ~11 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Sakthan Thampuran Palace · museum · Thrissur · ~11 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Nehru Park · park · Thrissur · ~11 km · Must-see
- Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally) · church · Thrissur · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Erattachira Kovilakam · fort · Thrissur · ~11 km · Must-see
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Latin Church · church · Thrissur · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Thrissur Zoo & Museum · museum · Thrissur · ~12 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral · church · Thrissur · ~13 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sree Avanangattil Kalari Sree Vishnumaya Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~14 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~15 km · Very popular · Must-see
- St. Antony's Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church · church · Thrissur · ~15 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Peringottukara Devasthanam Sree Vishnumaya Swami Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~16 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kanadi Kavu Sree Vishnumaya Kuttichathan Swamy Temple · temple · Thrissur · ~16 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Ombathumuri
- Chimmony WLS · sanctuary · Thrissur · ~50 km · Must-see
- Miracle Garden · sanctuary · Malappuram · ~71 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Abhayaranyam Elephant Park · sanctuary · Ernakulam · ~72 km · Must-see
- Parambikulam Tiger Reserve · sanctuary · Palakkad · ~77 km · Must-see
- Nelliyampathy Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Palakkad · ~79 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Ernakulam · ~79 km · Must-see
- Silent Valley National Park · sanctuary · Palakkad · ~84 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Parambikulam Tiger Reserve · sanctuary · Palakkad · ~93 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Ernakulam · ~94 km · Must-see
- Aliyar Reserve Forest · sanctuary · Coimbatore · ~109 km · Well liked · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Ombathumuri yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ombathumuri?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Ombathumuri from Thrissur?
Ombathumuri is about 11 km by road from Thrissur (9 km straight line), 79 km from Palakkad and 86 km from Kochi. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Ombathumuri?
Nearby: Vilangan Hills (viewpoint, 5 km), kuttankulangara temple (temple, 9 km), Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (temple, 10 km), Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple (temple, 11 km), Vadakkechira (park, 11 km), Sakthan Thampuran Palace (museum, 11 km).
Is Ombathumuri worth visiting?
Ombathumuri is listed as a notable sanctuary in Kerala on Spotwander.