Things to do in Pazhayannur, Kerala

Pazhayannur is a town and panchayath in Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India. The eminent mridangist, Palghat Mani Iyer was born here.

30 places to visit in and around Pazhayannur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary
Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in Chulanur village in Palakkad district of Kerala state, south India. The place where sanctuary is located is locally known as Mayiladumpara, which literally means "the rock where peacocks dance".
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Vilwadrinatha Temple
The Vilwadrinatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruvilwamala, a town in Thrissur district, Keralam, India. The principal deities are Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, and his brother, Lakshmana.
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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India.
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Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple
Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple is in Athipotta, 24 km from Palakkad via Alathur. The Hindu goddess of the temple, Mangottu Bhagavathi, is considered the younger sister of Parakkattu Bhagwathi who has a temple in Kavasseri near by.
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Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple
Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Krishna and Narasimha is situated on the banks of the Gayatri river at Alathur of Palakkad District in Kerala state in India.
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Kondazhy Thrithamthali Siva-Parvathy Temple
Kondazhy Tritham Tali Siva Temple a Hindu temple, dedicated to Shiva situated on the banks of Gayathripuzha, a tributary of Bharathappuzha, at Kondazhy of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India.
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Peechi Dam Wikipedia
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Vazhani Dam Wikipedia
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Killikkurussi Shiva temple
Killikkurussi Shiva temple or Killikkurussi Mahadeva temple or "Killikkurussimangalam Shiva temple" is a Siva temple situated at Killikkurussi in the neighbourhood of Lakkidi, Palakkad, Kerala in India. This temple is dedicated to Shiva.
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Thanikkudam Bhagavathi Temple Wikipedia
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Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple Wikipedia
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Vayilyamkunnu Bhagavathi Temple Wikipedia
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Kanjilassery Maha Siva Temple Wikipedia
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Panayur Palur Shiva Temple Wikipedia
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Asurankundu Dam Wikipedia
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Poomala Dam Wikipedia
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Mangalam Dam Wikipedia
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Kainoor Shiva Temple Wikipedia
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Chinakkathoor Temple · in Ottapalam
Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Palappuram near Ottapalam in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The temple is well-known for the Chinakkathoor pooram held annually in the Malayalam month of Kumbham.
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Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi Temple · in Nemmara Wikipedia
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Vallathol Museum · in Cheruthuruthi
Vallathol Museum is a museum dedicated to Vallathol Narayana Menon, a poet in the Malayalam language and the founder of Kerala Kalamandalam. It is built on the banks of river Bharathapuzha at Vallathol Nagar in Cheruthuruthi, Thrissur District.
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Uthralikavu Pooram · in Wadakkancherry
Uthralikkavu Pooram is a festival held at Shri Rudhiramahakalikav temple situated at Wadakkanchery in Thalappilly taluk of Thrissur district in Kerala, South India. The temple is famed for its Pooram festival held during February / March every year.
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Machad Mamangam · in Wadakanchery
Machad Mamangam also known as Machad Kuthira Vela or Thiruvanikkavu Kuthira vela is a temple festival celebrated at Thiruvanikkavu temple near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur District. The festival is organised by five desams in a competitive way.
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Mayannur Kavu Sri Kurumba Bagavathy Temple · in Ottapalam
The Mayannur Kavu Sri Kurumba Bagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mayannur of Thrissur District of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Sri Kurumba Bhagavathi.
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Anjumoorthy Temple · in Pattambi Wikipedia
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Nedumpura Kulasekharanellur Shiva Temple · in Cheruthuruthi Wikipedia
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Pallimanna Siva Temple · in Wadakanchery Wikipedia
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Kuttumuck Siva Temple · in Patturaikkal Wikipedia
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Veeranimangalam Mahadeva Temple · in Wadakanchery Wikipedia
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Aathanad · in Nemmara Wikipedia

Pazhayannur by interest

Good with kids: Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Vallathol Museum
Temples and places of worship: Vilwadrinatha Temple, Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple, Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple, Kondazhy Thrithamthali Siva-Parvathy Temple, Killikkurussi Shiva temple
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Peechi Dam, Vazhani Dam, Asurankundu Dam
Lesser-known places: Kondazhy Thrithamthali Siva-Parvathy Temple, Killikkurussi Shiva temple, Panayur Palur Shiva Temple, Kainoor Shiva Temple, Vallathol Museum

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Pazhayannur

Best weather: Nov–Jan.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	27°C	9 mm
Feb	Hot	29°C	17 mm
Mar	Hot	30°C	43 mm
Apr	Hot	29°C	102 mm
May	Rainy	28°C	229 mm
Jun	Rainy	27°C	438 mm
Jul	Rainy	26°C	403 mm
Aug	Rainy	26°C	316 mm
Sep	Rainy	26°C	249 mm
Oct	Rainy	26°C	295 mm
Nov	Pleasant	26°C	147 mm
Dec	Pleasant	26°C	31 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Pazhayannur

Nearest railway station: Palappuram (PLPM), 10 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 57 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Pazhayannur costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pazhayannur is not included.

Compare Pazhayannur with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Pazhayannur	–	Nov–Jan	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Ottapalam	13 km	Nov–Jan	25	₹7,000–₹13,800
Alathur	13 km	Nov–Jan	24	₹7,000–₹13,800
Cheruthuruthi	19 km	Nov–Jan	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Pattambi	19 km	Nov–Feb	30	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Pazhayannur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Pazhayannur?

The best known are Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary, Vilwadrinatha Temple, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple, Thrippalur Mahadeva Temple.

When is the best time to visit Pazhayannur?

Best weather: Nov–Jan.

How do I reach Pazhayannur?

Nearest railway station: Palappuram (PLPM), 10 km away. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 57 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Pazhayannur cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pazhayannur is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.