Why visit Kunnamkulam
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ariyannur Umbrellas, Devaswom Museum, Auto Park and ICDP Sub center Kanippayyur.
Weather in Kunnamkulam
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About Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam Malayalam: [kun̪ːəm kuɭ̺ːəm] is a municipal town located in the Thrissur District of Kerala, India, with historical origins tracing back to the Paleolithic age. It is located approximately 24 km (15 mi) northwest of district headquarters Thrissur, 92 km (57 mi) north of Kochi, 85 km (53 mi) east of Palakkad and 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of the pilgrimage town of Guruvayur.
From the Wikipedia article Kunnamkulam (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kunnamkulam on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks9
Ariyannur Umbrellas
Monument and historic site · 5.0 km
Megalithic burial site in Ariyannur
Kudakkallu Parambu
Monument and historic site · 7.3 km
Historic site in Thrissur district, Keralam, India
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Auto Park
Park · 4.3 km
SH49, Koonammoochi, Alur, Kerala, Koonammoochi, Alur
Mo-Su Open 24 hours
ICDP Sub center Kanippayyur
Park · 1.3 km
Veterinary Sub center Kanippayyur
09:00-15:00
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Ganesh bhavan bhrahmin vegetarian
Restaurant · Indian · 4.2 km
Near choondal parappuram mahavishnu temple
choondal
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
rose bakery
Bakery · 3.7 km
Rose bakery and cake shop 09447762022
Thrissur-kunnamkulam road, choondal
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00
venketeswara bakery
Bakery · 3.7 km
Venkateswara bakery and cake shop 09846461895
Thrissur-kunnamkulam road, choondal
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Tharakan's Bakery and Cake Shop
Cafe · 4.2 km
SH49, Koonammoochi, Alur, Kerala 680504, Koonammoochi, Alur
Mo-Su 07:30-20:30
aamis homemade cakes
Cafe · Bakery, Cake · 2.9 km
chattukulam - Chittanjur road
117 more on the map.
History
The region around present-day Kunnamkulam has a rich and layered history that traces back to the Sangam period (circa 3rd century BCE to 4th century CE). During this era, the area was part of the ancient Mahodaya Pattanam under Chera dynasty's territory, which engaged in active trade with the Roman Empire and other civilizations of the time.
Historically, the town was part of the Punnathur chiefdom, one of the four royal branches of the Talappilli lineage, the others being Kakkad, Ainikkur, and Manakkulam. Kunnamkulam served as the administrative headquarters of the Talappilli Taluk (modern-day Thalapilly) until 1860.
The early cultural development of the region was influenced by the arrival of Syrian Christian communities, who established some of Kerala’s earliest churches and played a key role in shaping Kunnamkulam’s emerging identity. By the medieval period, Kunnamkulam had evolved into a significant settlement for the Nasrani (Syrian Christian) community.
From the History section of Kunnamkulam on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship138
St.Thomas Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 km
Chowannur Kallazhikkunnu- Pannithadam Road, kunnamkulam
Shopping100
Gas and EV charging15
Essar Petrol Pump - Grand Fuel Station
Gas station · 4.7 km
Thrissur - Kunnamkulam Rd, Choondal, Kerala
Schools, colleges and libraries93
Bethany St.John's Higher Secondary School ,Kunnamkulam
School · 0.7 km
Chowannur, Thrissur
Ladies Immaculate Girls High School, Choondal
School · 4.5 km
hospital road, choondal
Healthcare37
Ayurveda Dispensary
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.1 km
Thrissur – Kunnamkulam Road, Choondal
KUNNAMKULAM TALUK HOSPITAL
Hospital
taluk hospital kunnamkulam Thrissur – kunnamkulam Road, Thrissur
Primary Health Centre Chowannur
Hospital · 4.5 km
Chowannur PHC Pazhunnana, Kunnamkulam
Map of Kunnamkulam
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Getting there and nearby towns
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 56 km away.
- Katavallūr 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- Ponnāni 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- Pattāmbi 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Thrissur 22 km southeast, about 22 min by car
- Kuttippuram 22 km north, about 22 min by car
- Shōranūr 26 km northeast, about 26 min by car
- Cheruthuruthi 25 km northeast, about 25 min by car
- Tirur 34 km northwest, about 34 min by car
- Ottapalam 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Perintalmanna 41 km northeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kunnamkulam, Sarvagyana guru, Public domain
- Kunnamkulam Market, Shajiarikkad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 37, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 39, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 10, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 11, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 35, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 36, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 38, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 40, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 05, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 01, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 04, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 33, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 32, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 31, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 42, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 20, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 43, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 21, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 44, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 34, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 23, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 45, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 22, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 24, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnamkulam New Bus Stand 25, Subin Siby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kadanassery 030, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kudakkallu Parambu DSC 0653, Ranjith Siji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arthat St Mary's Cathedral, Kokkarani, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Matthias' Church, Kunnamkulam, Subins2000, CC0
- Kerala Backwaters, Tim Schapker, CC BY 2.0
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