Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam Malayalam: [kun̪ːəm kuɭ̺ːəm] is a municipal town located in the Thrissur District of Kerala, India, with historical origins tracing back to the Paleolithic age.
It is located approximately 24 km (15 mi) northwest of district headquarters Thrissur, 92 km (57 mi) north of Kochi, 85 km (53 mi) east of Palakkad and 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of the pilgrimage town of Guruvayur.
Getting to Kunnamkulam
Nearest railway station is Trichur in the east, Guruvayoor in the south and Kuttipuram in the north. Nearest airport is Cochin airport (Nedumbassery) which is about 75 km away. Private and state owned buses can get you here from Thrissur, Ernakulam, Guruvayoor, Kozhikode, Palghat etc. Private tourist taxi operators are also available. They charge about US$1 for every 3.5 km covered.
Worth seeing
Arthat Simhasana Church Kakkad. Where the world renowned Kalamandalam started before Cheruthuruthi. Most government, public offices including Mini Civil Station of Kunnamkulam are located here. Kakkad Ganapathy temple is a pilgrimage centre where pooram is observed in March/April. Malabar Independent Syrian Church Pannithadam.
Things to do
Enjoy green paddy fields, visit local Hindu temples and Christian churches. There is a beautiful beach 8 km away from the city known as Chavakad, also you will get toddy on the sea shore. Narimada, also known as Kallaikunnu, 4.5 km from town centre, is where lots of movies where shot, with a nearby temple complex named Inporkulam which is known for its ancient hide out, looking like modern bunks.
Getting around Kunnamkulam the local way
- Get inA large helipad at Guruvayur, enables helicopter transportation from Cochin and Kozhikode airport.
- Get aroundTaxis and autorickshaws are available at nominal rates.
From Wikivoyage: Guruvayoor, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-08.
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