Thrissur, earlier known as Thrisivaperoor is the third urbanized city in the state of Kerala. It is located at a distance of 300 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The city is also known as Cultural Capital of Kerala having cultural and historical significance from the past. Thrissur has a tropical monsoon climate. During monsoon, the city witnesses heavy showers. Many entrepreneurs reside in the city due to being one of the major industrial and commercial hubs. Thrissur is well connected to other cities of the state. It has inter city bus service, Trains under Southern Railway Zone and has a Cochin International Airport.