# Adoor

Adoor is a well known municipal town in Kerala in India.

## Get in
### By bus

From Thiruvananthapuram (100 km) or Kochi (130 km).

## Get around
### By bus

KSRTC buses connect Adoor with almost all important places in Kerala.A new inter-state service was also introduced. A new KSRTC scania luxury bus was also introduced which helps travel to Bangalore. Getting to nearby places is quite easy as there are a number of private buses connecting villages in and around Adoor. Other major routes through Adoor are:
* Kayamkulam - Punaloor (Ordinary and Fast)
* Kayamkulam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary and Fast)
* Kayamkulam - Pathanamthitta (Ordinary)
* Kottayam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
* Kottayam - Thiruvanathapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
* Ernakulam - Thiruvanathapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
* Guruvayoor - Thiruvananthapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
* Kollam - Pathanamthitta (Private and Govt.)
* Chavara - Pathanamthitta (Private)
* Karunagappally - Pathanamthitta (Private and Govt.)
KSRTC Bus Stand Contact no: 04734 224767

### By car

* From Thiruvananthapuram to Adoor - 2 Hrs (85 KM)
* From Ernakulam (Cochin) to Adoor - 3 Hrs (130 km)
For internal Travel minimum charge will be ₹10 and every one km the charge is ₹8 in day time and ₹10 in night. Autorickshaws are available throughout the day and are deployed at Central Bus Stand.

### By foot

* From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Private Bust Stand - 10 Min.
* From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Revenue Tower - 5 Min. ( Near To Private Bus Stand)
* From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Parthasarathy Temple - 2 Min.
* From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Chennampallil Temple - 15 Min.
* From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Trichennamangalam Mahadevar Temple - 20 Min. (Peringinadu)

## See

* Parthasarathy Temple (near the Private Bus Stand). The most important temple in town.
* Trichenamangalam Mahadevar Temple (10 kilometers away at Peringanad).
* Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (5 kilometers away at Chenampalil).
* Peedikayil Devi Temple (Pannivizha). A wonderful temple with century old traditions.
* Sree Mahadevar Temple (Pannivizha). One of the rare Dekshinamoorthy temples with century old traditions.
* Ezhamkulam Devi Temple (5 km from Adoor Town). Famous for "Garudan Thookam and Kettukazhcha" that takes place as a part of the annual Kumbhabharani Festival.
* Ammummakavu Devi Temple (Chiranickal), Parakode North - Chiranickal (5 km from Adoor Town). Ammummakavu is the Propitiating Mother Goddess.
* Kodumon Palliyara Devi Temple (Chilanthi Ambalam), 1.5 km East of Kodumon Jn: (8 km from Adoor Town). The water of the Chilanthikinar (Well) on the premises of this temple is believed to cure skin diseases.
* Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple, Orippuram Thattayil (Adoor - Thumpamon Road Take diversion from Keerukuzhy Jn.). 8 KM from Adoor Town Easy Access By road
* Bhagavatikunnu Devi Temple (Elamannoor Bhoothamkara), Durga Temple (Temple).

## Do

* Indilayappan Temple, Parakode (3 km away). one of the different "Bhava" related to "Lord Ayyapa Swami"
* St Mary's Orthodox Church, karuvatta, adoor, ☏ +91 4734 227137.
* Mahadevar Temple (devi temple), puthussery bhagom (south). 20 mts.
* Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, central tall, near Gandhismriti Maidain and Holy Angel's EMHSS

## Buy

* Asha Fancy (Adoor Central Junction), ☏ +91 4734228179. The number one super shop.
* JJ stores (Adoor Parackode road), ☏ +91 4734228179. The number one super shop.
* Sree Moolam Market. One of the oldest market places in Kerala.
* G K General Stores & Textiles (In Nellimukal to Thengamam Road, Plakadu Jn), ☏ +91 9961785565.
* Parakode Market (Anandarama puram market), K. P. Road (2 km). Well-known market. (updated Dec 2022)
* Trissur Gold, Adoor (East of KSRTC).

## Eat

* Hotel Wyte Portico, Adoor (Near High School Junction), ☏ +91 815783116.
* Kream Korner (near Karikineth textiles).
* Kream Korner (near Karikineth textiles).
* Thomson Bakery and Food Court (Near Parackode and near KSRTC Stand.). Restaurant and Food Court.
* Arabian Grills, Central Jn. (200 Mtrs East of KSRTC Bus Stand).
* Aarya Bhavan, Adoor (Near KSRTC).
* Aaryaas, Adoor (Near KSRTC stand).
* Merlins Bakery and Food Court, Adoor (NH 183 Bypass Adoor).
* Kavery Dine In, Adoor (Near KSRTC Bus Station).
* Fancy Palace, Market Jn, Adoor. 08:00am-10:00pm.

## Drink

* Indraprastha Bar.
* KTDC Beer Parlor, Adoor.
* Central Park (Bar & Restaurant), Opp Maria Hospital.
* Thomsun Restaurant (adoor- parakode route).

## Sleep

* Lals Residency.
* Hotel Wyte Portico, ☏ +91 8157831166. 4 star hotel
* Fathima Tourist Home, Central Jn. Adoor (East of Adoor KSRTC Bust Station).
* Dickson Tourist Home, Adoor Kerala (Near Pvt Bus Stand and Taluk Hospital).
* Paruvackal Lodge, Adoor (Near RDO Office).