Tirur — Travel Guide
Tirur is a Town and municipality in Malappuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the business centers of Malappuram district and is situated 26 kilometres. Tirur is also a major regional trading centre for fish and betel leaf and has an average elevation of 2 metres. Tirur is famous for Thunchan Parambu, the birth place of this famous man Thunchath Ezhuthachan who is known to be the father of Malayalam language. At this place hundreds of children are given the first lessons in writing the Malayalam language. The children trace the words and letters of the language from the sand taken from this spot. Young poets of Kerala offer their first poem in this place. Tirur is also famous for being a part of the first railroad in Kerala. In 1921, Tirur was also a witness to an unfortunate incident of history. The British police carried 70 revolutionaries in an airtight wagon and they died due to lack of oxygen. So Tirur is famous for the Wagon Tragedy of 1921 and hence historically significant.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport is approximately 35 kilometres away.
By Train
Tirur Railway Station is one of the major railway stations in the Malabar region.
Shopping in Tirur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Tirur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Tirur means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Tirur is the most important activities among the tourists
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