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Visiting Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

Kerala · Present structure largely 17th century (rebuilt after 1970 fire), site tradition far older · dedicated to Krishna (as Guruvayurappan)

Getting there

Airport

  • Nedumbassery International Airport,Cochin, Thrissur Sub-District 14.5 km
  • Calicut International Airport-New Face, Tirur 45.3 km

Railway station

  • Guruvayoor Railway Cross, Chavakkad 0.6 km
  • Thrissur Railway Station Platform 1, Thrissur Sub-District 15 km

Bus stand

  • KSRTC Bus Depot, Chavakkad 0.3 km
  • Ariyannur Bus Stop, Chavakkad 4.4 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Guruvayur Ekadasi · Utsavam · Ashtami Rohini

Where to stay

  • KRISHNA INN, GURUVAYOOR (Star Hotel) 0.3 km
  • Sterling Guruvayur 1.0 km
  • Sreeja Inn & Rv Tower 0.0 km
  • Kanoos Residency _ byp 0.0 km
  • Gopika Regency 0.1 km
  • Hotel Rugmini Regency 0.1 km

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On the day

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