Overview
Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim towns in India, extremely famous for its large Sree Krishna Temple, believed to be one of the 108 most divine Vishnu temples. The town is in Thrissur district, about 102 km from Kochi.
Budget Travel · Family Travel · Festivals · History
Before you go
Culture
Pure vegetarian town; non-vegetarian food is difficult to find.
Etiquette
Dress code: traditional attire required for temple entry.
Language
Malayalam is the official language; English and Tamil also used.
Money
Fix auto-rickshaw fare beforehand to avoid overcharging.
Safety
Traffic jams can last several hours during festivals.
Water
Tap water is generally safe, but bottled water is recommended.