District in Kerala, India
Thrissur district
Thrissur district, anglicised as Trichur, is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala.
It is situated in the central region of the state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2 (1,171 sq mi), the district is home to over 9% of Kerala's population.
How locals move
Getting around Thrissur district the local way
- Get aroundAutorickshaw: Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don't have your own means of transportation.
- Get aroundAutorickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them.
- Get aroundHowever it is a rule that such autorickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits.
- Get aroundThere is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.
- Get aroundThe taxis known as 'Tourist taxis' are meant for long travel or one day trips.Uber taxi services are available in Thrissur with basic fare ₹40 Car: There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self-drive.
From Wikivoyage: Thrissur, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Abhijith Sheheer (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.