Guruvayoor is a one of the tourist place in Thrissur Dist. famous for its pilgrim Guruvayoor Temple. The elephant sanctuary with more than 60 elephants near the temple is a famous attraction for the tourists also chavakkad beach as one of the old historical business center now known as the mini Gulf. Chavakkad is noted for its beach and fishing. It lies on National Highway 66 is located about 75 km north of the city of Kochi, and 25 km northwest of Thrissur.
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur is located at Palayur, few Kilometers from chavakkad in Thrissur district on the west coast of India. According to tradition, it was established in 52 AD by St Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It is one of the oldest churches in India. It was part of the seven churches that he established in India.