Thrikkakara Temple, Kochi

Name: Thrikkakara Temple
Address: Kochi, India

#33 among attractions in Kochi

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Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple is one of the few Hindu temples in India dedicated to Lord Vamana/Vishnu. It is situated in Thrikkakara, Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. Located around 10 km north-east of the city center between Thrissur-Ernakulam highway, Seaport-Airport Road, Cochin University of Science and Technology and Model Engineering College, it is a centre of celebrations and a place of origin for the popular Onam festival. The temple is around two millennia old and is also listed as one of the 108 Divya Desams. ()

Coordinates: 10°2'8"N, 76°19'48"E

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Thrikkakara Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kerala Museum, Changampuzha Nagar, Edathala, LEO Cusat.

1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Kerala Museum, Kochi
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Kerala Museum is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Kerala's history and heritage. As a repository of the region's art, history, and anthropology, this museum provides a window into the past through an...
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Changampuzha Nagar, Kalamassery
20 min walk • Changampuzha Nagar is a prominent and planned residential area in Kalamassery in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. The Residential area lies between Kalamassery municipal town hall and Pathadippalam near the National Highway 544 and is the major residential area in Kalamassery and Ernakulam.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Edathala, Kalamassery
21 min walk • Edathala is a gram panchayat near Aluva town. It is also a village in Aluva taluk of Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
LEO Cusat, Kochi
18 min walk • Cochin University of Science and Technology is a state government-owned autonomous university in Kochi, Kerala, India. It was founded in 1971 and has three campuses: one in Kalamassery Kochi, one in Ernakulam Town, and one in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, 66 km inland.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Pathadipalam, Kalamassery
27 min walk • Pathadippalam is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Kinder Multispeciality Hospital, Kinder Women's and Children's Hospital and the Kerala Museum are located in the area. Pathadipalam metro station is situated here.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Model Engineering College, Kochi
13 min walk • Government Model Engineering College or MEC is an engineering college established by the IHRD, located in Thrikkakara in the South Indian state of Kerala.
1.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Rajagiri, Kochi
38 min walk • Rajagiri is a part of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, an indigenous Syrian Catholic religious congregation founded in 1831. It is located in Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi. It was acquired after Indian independence and developed by the Sacred Heart province.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
School of Engineering, Kochi
24 min walk • The School of Engineering is a college under Cochin University of Science and Technology, in Kochi, Kerala, India. Established in 1979 for offering part-time M.Tech programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thrikkakara Temple?

Nearby attractions include Model Engineering College, Kochi (13 min walk), LEO Cusat, Kochi (18 min walk), Changampuzha Nagar, Kalamassery (20 min walk), Edathala, Kalamassery (21 min walk).

How to get to Thrikkakara Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thrikkakara Temple:

Bus

Thrikkakara Temple • Lines: Ernakulam South → Perumbavoor, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Mattancherry → Pukkattupady, Perumbavoor → Thevara, Pukkattupady → Fort Kochi, Pukkattupady → Mattancherry, Pukkattupady → Thevara, Thevara → Perumbavoor, Thevara → Pukkattupady (3 min walk)
Judgemukku • Lines: Ernakulam South → Perumbavoor, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Mattancherry → Pukkattupady, Perumbavoor → Thevara, Pukkattupady → Fort Kochi, Pukkattupady → Mattancherry, Pukkattupady → Thevara, Thevara → Perumbavoor, Thevara → Pukkattupady (7 min walk)

Metro

Pathadipalam • Lines: I (28 min walk)
Cochin University • Lines: I (29 min walk)