Thrissur, the land of pooram and pulikkali is
fast emerging as the number one destination for
investment in real estate. NRI’s thinking of
returning and settling down in Kerala have
Thrissur as their first choice.
This trend is not unreasonable, if we take into
account some of the unique qualities and
facilities offered by this booming town. Be it
education, health care or civic amenities
Thrissur turns out to be the right place.
Rich cultural heritage and a beautiful
combination of urban amenities and rustic beauty
makes Thrissur more attractive compared to
places like Cochin or Thiruvananthapuram.
Besides that you can breathe unpolluted air and
drink pure water.
Education –A major attraction in Thrissur
Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala is fast
becoming the educational capital also. Thrissur
has a number of well reputed educational
institutions which can ensure a bright future
for the younger generation. Professional
colleges of Thrissur, be it self financing or
aided, have proven to be the centres bringing
out expert professionals. Other institutions of
higher educations also play a major role in
shaping a generation with high educational
qualification.
Facilities for entrance coaching in Thrissur
If you are a parent of an aspiring doctor or
engineer, you definitely know the need for the
right kind of preparation of clearing entrance
exams. Prof. P.C Thomas’ entrance coaching has a
name and record of its own in contributing the
highest number of winners at both engineering
and medical entrance. Fortunately this centre is
situated at a stone throw distance from the
proposed Parappilly Apartments.
Thrissur- Appropriate place for good
educational foundation
Thrissur has a number of good and reputed
schools offering quality education. Besides, the
district has a good number of schools offering
higher secondary classes in the whole.
Schools of Thrissur are well known for decades
for producing the best results in public
examinations.
Not only in education, Thrissur is blessed with
all the facilities necessary for a comfortable
and happy life. Be it transportation, religious
centres or health care facilities thrissur town
offers anything within a walkable distance. Even
the climate of Thrissur is considered warm and
welcoming considering the wild weather
fluctuations in other districts of Kerala.
As stated earlier, the rich cultural tradition
and activities of the district is sure to give
your family welcome breaks from the hurly burly
of routine life. Religious festivals with no
exception to castes and creeds are abundant in
Thrissur and Thrissur Pooram stands at the
number one event among these. Pulikkali during
the Onam celebrations, Church Festivals of
Basilica and Lourdes Cathedral are also rated
high in fame.
As for safety and security, Thrissur has lesser
number of cases of theft and other atrocities
compared to cities like Kochi or
Thiruvananthapuram. For all these and much more
Thrissur is still the preferred place to invest
in housing and of course in any other business.
Then why wait….Take that inevitable step…. Have
a detailed look into our projects.
EDUCATION CENTRES
Jubilee Mission Medical College
Jubilee Mission Medical College and
Research Institute (JMMC & RI) Thrissur
is a highly reputed institution in the
field of medical education. Educational
units under this charitable organization
are Jubilee Mission College of Nursing (JMCON),
Jubilee Mission School of Nursing (JMSON)
and Jubilee Mission College of Allied
Health Sciences (JMCAHS). Established in
1951 as a small dispensary under
Thrissur, (JMMC & RI) now has a 1450
bedded multi specialty Hospital.
Govt. Medical College
The Government Medical College, Thrissur
offers quality education in the field of
medical science. This college has made a
lot of contributions to the health
department of the district. Situated 14
km from away Thrissur town, the medical
college nestles itself amidst the
greenery of M.G. Kavu. This institute is
known for bringing out many qualified
doctors of the region. The Government
Medical College has a variety of medical
courses on offer for the students of the
district who want to pursue a career in
health sector.
Amala Medical College
Amala Cancer Hospital and Research
Centre was established in 1978 as a
non-profit, charitable institution aimed
at treatment and management of Cancer in
Central Kerala, India. Over the years
Amala has grown to become one of the
major voluntary territory level hospital
in India having modern diagnostic,
therapeutic and research facilities to
combat Cancer and other ailments. This
550 bed hospital complex is unique in
having three principal systems of
medicine namely Allopathy, Ayurveda and
Homoeopathy in the same campus.
Kerala Agricultural University
The Kerala Agricultural University came
into existence on 24 February 1971. The
university has 10 constituent colleges,
six Regional Agricultural Research
Stations, 26 Research Stations, three
Centres of Advanced Studies, the Central
Training Institute, the Communication
Centre, and five Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
Veterinary College
College of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Mannuthy came into existence
in 1955 as Government Veterinary
College; later renamed as Kerala
Veterinary College and Research
Institute.
Govt. Engineering College
Government Engineering College (GEC),
Thrissur, is one of the premier
engineering institutes in the country.
It was founded in 1958, the foundation
stone being laid by Pundit Jawarharlal
Nehru making it one of the oldest
engineering college in Kerala.
IES College of Engineering
IES College of Engineering is one of the
hi-tech engineering colleges in the
country. Established under Ideal
Education Society (IES), this college
has carved a niche in the professional
education sector. IES College of
Engineering is situated at
Chittilappilly, around 10 kms away from
Thrissur town
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
Established in August 2003, Vidya
Academy of Science and Technology( VAST)
has evolved as a notable school of
engineering. VAST is ideally located in
the sylvan surroundings of a 30 acre
plot half-way between the temple town of
Guruvayoor and Thrissur. VAST is
affiliated to the University of Calicut
and also has an academic affiliation
with Microsoft Corporation. VAST offers
B-tech courses in various streams and a
three year Post Graduate MCA programme.
Jyothi Engineering College
Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy
(JECC is a centre for higher education
in the field of engineering. It is an
AICTE approved institution and is
affiliated to the University of Calicut.
Jyothi Engineering College incorporates
top class infrastructure with two lakh
Sq. Feet of build up area.
MET's School of Engineering
MET's School of Engineering has
achieved, within a short span of one
year, a credible space among the
self-financing engineering colleges of
Kerala. This college is accredited to
all India Council for Technical
Education, Delhi and affiliated to the
University of Calicut, MET's is a
premier engineering college.
Vimala College
Vimala College, Thrissur, is a first
Grade and Residential Women's College
affiliated to the University of Calicut.
The College belongs to the Nirmala
Province of the C.M.C. in the Roman
Catholic Church. Vimala is nationally
accredited at five star level.
Sree Kerala Varma College
The college was started on the eve of
Indian Independence on August 11th 1947.
Its first affiliation was as a college
in Madras University. Now affiliated to
the University of Calicut, Sree Kerala
Varma College offers 16 courses at
degree level and 8 at the post graduate
level.
St.Thomas College
St Thomas College, Thrissur is one of
the most leading colleges that are
located in the district of Thrissur.
This educational institute is well known
as it is the first Catholic college of
the state of Kerala. The college is
located at the heart of Thrissur town.
Founded by a priest (Fr.Medleycott) in
the early 20th Century this college
played a very important role in the
development of Kerala. St Thomas College
offers various graduate and post
graduate courses in the streams of arts,
science and commerce. Research
programmes are also offered by this
college.
Besides this, Thrissur offers all the facilities
that are necessary to make your life more
comfortable. Be it transportation, religious
practices, health care or entertainment, you
won’t miss anything in this peaceful town. Even
the climate of Thrissur is so warm and welcoming
compared to the wild weather fluctuations in
other districts.
As stated earlier, the cultural tradition of the
district is sure to give your family welcome
breaks from the hurly burly of routine life.
Religious festivals with no exception to castes
and creeds are abundant and Thrissur Pooram
stands at the number one spot among these.
Pulikkali during the Onam celebrations, Church
Festivals of Basilica and Lourdes Cathedral are
also rated high in fame.
As for safety and security, Thrissur has lesser
records of cases of theft and other atrocities
like other so called developed cities like Kochi
or Thiruvananthapuram. For all these and much
more Thrissur is still the preferred place to
invest in housing and of course in any other
business. Then why wait….Take that inevitable
step…. Have a detailed look into our projects.
PLACES IN THRISSUR
Vadakkunathan Temple
Vadakkunnathan
Temple at Thrissur
also known as
Rishabhari or
Thenkailasam (the
Kailash of the
south) is one of the
ancient and most
prominent Shiva
temples of Kerala.
Mart Mariam Big Church
In 1796 A D., the Sakthan Thampuran,
King of erstwhile Cochin State (now part
of Kerala) brought 52 Christian families
to Trichur from the neighbourhood with a
view to develop Trichur as a center of
trade and commerce. The Marth Mariam
Church was constructed in 1814 for these
Christian families.
Our Lady of Dolours
Basilica Church
(Puthan Pally)
The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, one
of the biggest and tallest churches in
India, is situated at the centre of
Thrissur town. Spread over an area of
25000 sq ft, this church was constructed
in 1940 with the blessings of Maharaja
of Cochin, His Excellency Rama Varma.
Lourdes Church
Thrissur has a number of
churches and the Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
is the most famous among them. The structure of
this church is impressive and the church is
worth visiting. The large and impressive Lourdes
Church has an underground shrine also.
Guruvayur Sree
Krishna Temple
Guruvayoor is one of the most popular
pilgrimage destinations in South India.
It is well connected by rail and road to
Thrissur. Guruvayoor is one of the most
important Krishna temples in India.
Kerala Sahitya
Academy
The Kerala Sahitya Academy is an
autonomous institution established for
the promotion and development of
Malayalam language and literature. The
Academy was registered according to the
Tiruvitamkur-Kochi Societies
Registration Act of 1955 and is
functioning with grant given by the
Government of Kerala.
Kerala Lalitha Kala
Academy
This was established in 1962, the aim of
the Academy is to promote the sculpture,
painting and visual arts.
Sakthan Palace &
Stadium
This palace named as
Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch
style in 1795 by Shri. Ramavarma Thampuran of
the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well
known as Sakthan Thampuran, and is preserved by
Archaeological Department.
Kerala Kalamandalam
Kerala Kalamandalam
is the premier center of excellence in Indian
Performing Arts.This institution gives emphasis
to the traditional art forms especially that
belong to the State of Kerala.
Kerala State Museum
and Zoo, Thrissur
Started functioning
in 1885, the museum
and zoo compound is
spread over 5.5
hectors of land in
Thrissur town. It
comprises of
Zoological Garden,
Botanical Garden,
Art Museum and
Natural History
Museum. The Zoo has
315 animals in 46
species.
Kodungallur Cheraman
Mosque (India's First Mosque)
This is the first
Mosque in India situated in Methala, Kodungallur,
hardly 20 kms from the Irinjalakkuda railway
station.
Vadanappilly Beach
Thrissur
coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky
promontories and coconut palms. Vadanappilly
Beach is unrivalled in sheer scenic beauty. For
those who love serene, sunny, tranquil places,
this beach is the best choice- a virgin beach
just beginning to catch up.
Peechi Dam
Peechi Dam, 23km from Thrissur is an irrigation
project site which offers boating facilities at
the reservoir. If you are lucky, you might even
spot a wild tusker or two on the forested banks,
which form part of the 125 sq. km Peechi Vazhani
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Athirappilly /
Vazhachal Waterfalls
East of Chalakudy,
near the entrance of the Sholayar forest ranges
are the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and
Vazhachal. Athirapally is 63 km and Vazhachal 68
km away from Thrissur. Both the waterfalls,
their cool, misty waters cascading down in the
backdrop of thick green forest and rocky
terrain, give a scintillating experience to
visitors.
Vazhani Dam
The catchments of
the Peechi-Vazhani dam, is the sanctuary known
for the ecological sensitiveness of the
Elenjikuthu waterfalls, and wild animals. The
sanctuary is part of the Palapilli -
Nelliyampathy forests. Boating, bird watching
and trekking are permitted here.
