Thrissur PUNNATHUR KOTTA

PUNNATHUR KOTTA

This is the Elephant park near Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor, 34km from Thrissur. Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed Anakkotta (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There are currently 86 elephants housed there. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of Lord Guruvayurappa.

This facility is also used to train the elephants to serve Lord Krishna as well as participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year.  Here one can see elephants of all ages including very small ones to old ones. The visiting hours are 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Kochi International Airport (109 km)
Nearest railway stations: Thrissur Railway Station (32 Km)
Directions by road from nearby cities: Well-connected by buses from Thrissur
Distance from Guruvayoor – 3 kms; Guruvayoor is 32 kms away from Thrissur