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Viyyoor
Place in Kerala, India

Viyyoor

Viyyoor is a residential area situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala state of India.

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Viyyur is Ward 4 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. It is dotted by a number of temples, churches, Mosques and is surrounded by lush greenery. It is about 4 km from Swaraj Round. It has one of the three central jails in Kerala, Viyyoor Central Jail, which opened its gates for public in July 2018.

How locals move

Getting around Viyyoor 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.

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