Chalakudy Azul Bus is a town and a municipality in the Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
Athirappilly is thirty kilometres from Chalakudy. NH47 passes through the town. This is the main route to Sabarimala via MC road — Angamaly ,Muvattupuzha to Kottayam.
The name "Chalakudy" is derived from the word "Shalakudy", meaning a place where sacrifices are made. The best season to visit Chalakudy is December to March and also in monsoon season. The town is also famous for it's ever increasing liquor demand, breaking market records every season.
Interesting places around Chalakudy
* Chalakudy River (half a kilometre from town, to the south on NH-47 highway); it has one of the highest fish diversities in kerala(second in the whole India) * In Chalakudy, KANNAMPUZHA Temple - An Ancient Devi temple situated in the heart of the town. * SRI VELUPPILLY DHARMASHAASTHA Temple - A famous Ayyappa Temple, Annanad, Chalakudy. * CHALAKUDY SREE KRISHNA KSHETRHAM, Chalakudy. * In Chalakudy, St. Mary's Forane Church(It's in south junction) - It is a pilgrimage centre.It has Grotto and Holy Land.(Lifesize tableau of biblical scenes in the life of Jesus Christ). * Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. (Largest retreat in the world) (Meloor gramapanchayath) 2 km from Chalakudy town * In Chalakudy, Korattymuthy's Marian Pilgrimage Travel Destination and Rosary Village at about 5 Kms. away. * In Chalakudy, Dream World Water Theme Park (10 km east of Town; en route to the Athirappally water falls). * In Chalakudy, Thumboormuzhy Check Dam & Garden (15 km east of Town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls). * In Chalakudy, Oil palm Plantation (17 km from Town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls. * In Chalakudy, Athirappilly Waterfalls (33 km east of Town). * Ezhattumukham (7 km from Athirappilly; on the Angamaly route via Vettilappara bridge),20 km from chalakudy town(Muringoor-Ezhattumugham PWD road via Meloor, Poolany). * In Chalakudy, Charpa Falls ( The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls, which plunges on to the road during the monsoon, is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (31 km east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). * In Chalakudy, Vazhachal falls and Resorts (35 km east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). *In Chalakudy, Anakkayam ( About 37 km from Chalakudy on the Athirappilly route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora). * In Chalakudy, Peringalkuthu Hydro Electric Project Dam (36 km from Town; in the direction of the Athirappilly water falls). * In Chalakudy, Sholayar Dam Hydro Electric project. * In Chalakudy, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. * In Chalakudy, KINFRA Industrial Park, Konoor Road, Koratty * Kannampuzha Temple,Chalakudy * Sreedharamangalam Temple, Chalakudy. * Marathompilli SreeKrishna Swami Temple, Chalakudy. * Marathompilli SreeBharatha Swami Temple,Chalakudy. * In Chalakudy, Chirangara Temple, Koratty * In Chalakudy, Chittarickal Temple, Koratty * In Chalakudy, St. Mary's church Koratty * In Chalakudy, St. Antony's Church Perambra -Thrissur * In Chalakudy, Fatima Matha Church Vellanchira * In Chalakudy, Sree Subrahmanya swami temple, Poolany. It is famous for "Kavadiyattam" in February 1 week * KOTHESWARAM Temple- An ancient SHIVA Temple in NAYARANGADY, 6km from chalakudy *In Chalakudy, Mathama para -one big rock on the top of a hill in nayarangady
If you are inetersted in road drives, can use the road from chalakudy (State Highway 21) which leads to Pollachi via Valppara. This road passses through one of the thickest forest in India. the best enjoyable time is during end of monsoon, but make sure you have some big knifes to cut apart the trees which have fallen accross the roads.
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About Thiruvalla
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Azul Bus takes you to the Tiruvalla (previously spelled Thiruvalla) is a town and a Taluk headquarters located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in South India. This is the largest town in the district.
The Thiruvalla city has a tropical climate with a temperatures ranging from highs of 34.4 °C in the summer to a low of 18.5 °C in the winter with a healthy rainfall of 3040 mm.
Thiruvalla Azul Bus (means the land of Thiruvallabha i.e.Srivallabha) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. The city is famous for its various religious festivals, schools etc. It is also the location of Nedumpuram Palace and Paliakkara Palace (also viju's palace). Thiruvanmundur, a village nearby has the confluence of River Pamba and River Manimala, believed to be the ancient Commercial trade centre 'Melkinda'. There existed a trade route from this place to Madurai the capital of Ancient Pandia Dynasty. They traded in pepper with Egypt before the Christian era. Thereafter the river and trade route upto Kumili was annexed by the Chera Dynasty with the help of Ay Tribe. It came under the conrol of Ay kings accepting the suzernity of Chera dynasty.The royal families in Thiruvalla may be the decentants of Ay kings.
Attractions at Thiruvalla
1. Shri Vallabha Maha Kshetram (alternatively, The Thiruvalla Temple), One of the 102 divine Vishnu deshas in India. The Flagpost of the Thiru Vallabha Temple carved out from a single rock with a Garudan at the top, created by the legendary "Perumthachan". 2. Dharma Shasta Temple Meenthalakkara. 3. Niranam church Founded by Apostle St Thomas around AD 54 AD.Holds a good museum. 4. Parumala Church Burial place of St.Gregorios, the first proclaimed Saint from India. 5. Paliakkara Church First church of Tiruvalla. It attracts many tourists because of the marvellous murals on the eastern wall of its altar. Also thousands regardless of religion come and pray for the intercession of St. George here. 6. Paliakkara Palace 7. Nearest city to the Chakkulathu kavu Bhagavathi Temple. 8. Kaviyoor Hanuman Temple. 9. Kaviyoor Thrikkalkudi Cave Temple. 10 (Shopping Mall in Kerala with a Three Star Hotel - A Sky Group Venture). 11. Deepa Tower (Shopping Mall with Multiplex theatre). 12. Metal Casting Centres, Mannar. 13. St. Johns Cathdral Church, Tiruvalla. 14. "Kadalimagalam Padayani" one of the great folk-performing art with all its traditional forms conducted in the kadalimangalam Devi Temple during march/April months every year. The ten days festival is condcted by the people of two local 'kara'namely Eruvellipara and venupala. The rare and great padayani Koolam namely 'KALAYAKSHI' is performed at here.it's right of two families namely Mukkanjirathu and Pullenplavil of the two 'karas to perform this 'KALAYAKSHI KOOLAM'. 15. St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Kallooppara- situated on the banks of the river Manimala is one of the oldest and renowned churches of Malankara Sabha. The church have a legacy of around seven centuries, keeping its tradition and culture intact without compromising on its religious values.
Thiruvalla is also the city/town with the largest bank deposit in the country, thanks to the vibrant NRI community and intensive cash crop plantations. Almost every leading bank in the country, including the high-profile private ones, has a branch. Add to them, a number of private finance companies too have set up base.
Hospitals, both big and small, are found on every street corner. Almost every household boasts a telephone with an ISD facility. At least one member in every family is certain to be employed outside India. High importance is given to quality education.
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