Pazhanji
Pazhanji is a village with near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
The name "Pazhanji" is derived from the Malayalam word for "old".
Getting to Pazhanji
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 Pazhanji 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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