Tour to Tirur

Tour to Tirur

Introduction:

Tirur which is an important business district in Malappuram is one of the favorite tourist destinations. A tour to Tirur will not only acquaint you with the traditional Kerala lifestyle but also the historical importance of Tirur cannot be neglected.

Location of Tirur:

Nearest Airport to Tirur: Karipur Airport in Kochi is 36km away.

Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station

Best Time to Visit:

The Best Time to take a Tour to Tirur is from September to March.

History:

Tirur is famous for Thunchath Ezhuthachan who is known to be the father of Malayalam language. The birth place of this famous man is called Thunchan Parambu. At this place hundreds of children are given the first lessons in writing the Malayalam language. The children trace the words and letters of the language from the sand taken from this spot. Young poets of Kerala offer their first poem in this place.

Tirur is also famous for being a part of the first railroad in Kerala. In 1921 Tirur was also a witness to an unfortunate incident of history. The British police carried 70 revolutionaries in an airtight wagon and they died due to lack of oxygen. So Tirur is famous for the Wagon Tragedy of 1921.

A tour to Tirur will remind you of the historical significance of the city.

Tourist Attractions:

The major tourist attraction of Tirur is the Thunchan Parambu. Parents bring their children to this place to give them their first lesson in writing Malayalam alphabets. Thunchan Parambu is a revered place for the Keralites because of Thunchath Ezhuthachan.

The other major tourist attraction of Tirur is Trikkandiyur Lord Shiva Temple. The temple is surrounded by large pools of water which makes it a beautiful sight.

Take a tour to Tirur and explore the different attractions it has in store for you.