13 famous Trivandrum tourist places

Trivandrum tourist places; famous for backwater, beches, spices and naural beauty. Kovalam, Varkala beaches and Poovar backwater are important tourist attraction here.

Trivandrum district is located at the southernmost extremity of the district. Trivandrum is also known as Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is a major tourist attractive centre which is highly known for the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Here, There are many innumerable beaches found around the places of Kovalam, Varkala and the backwaters of Poovar is most famous tourist place. Other important beaches include Shankumugham Beach, Azhimala Beach, Vizhinjam Beach and Veli Beach in all over the district of Trivandrum. Trivandrum is famous for its awesome natural beauty, spicy and delicious cuisine, ayurvedic massage and medicine, among much else. This city also famous for startup industry, Being a state with so many booming industries, Kerala has the best of many things to offer shoppers to bring their own items into the market so you can do shopping with reasonable cost. Especially handloom fabrics looks very beautiful, wood crafts catches your eyes, brass carvings really awesome great collections for home decoration or official decorative purpose and coming to spices are amazing collections. The local street food are delicious and tasty too that is situated around every corner in these bustling market areas. Trivandrum beaches are one of the best beach worth to visit to enjoy the deep blue beauty of sea, and  feels awesome, can enjoying aerial view of the sea from top of lighthouse gives you an thrilling experience, even you can enjoy by having fun while at speed motor boat ride. The beautiful sunset view at beach side will be amazing you can rest at beaches in peace.

13 famous Trivandrum tourist places

Shangumug Beach Trivandrum tourist places

Shangumug Beach situated in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. The beach is easily accessible on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram and very near to Trivandrum International Airport can hire any local transportation to reach over here. From Trivandrum Railway Station at 8 Kilometres can reach out this beach easily. Taxis or Auto-rickshaws are also available from the city at reasonable rate. Shanghumugham beach is also considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan which is the presiding deity of the city as per mythology. The Shanghumukham Beach near the Trivandrum Airport is well maintained and is a perfect place to spend evening time with family and friends too. We can sit in the tree shades and benches just watching the sea or just go for a walk through the golden sand and watch the sunset by the side of the sea feels amazing. It is not recommended for swimming since the sea is rough at times, so there is no chance to swim over here. Small food vendors or a full-fledged restaurant both are available. The park is beautiful we can see the famous sculpture “Sagarakanyaka” made by Kanaayi Kunjiraman is major attraction, the Jawaharlal Nehru Park of Traffic signs for children etc are other attractions. It is nice places to spend some quality time with family or friends, don’t miss to take a good clicks for beautiful memories.

Veli Lake Trivandrum tourist places

Veli Lake is situated at Veli Tourist Village which lies where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea it is merely 12 kilometres from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. It is easily accessible from Airport and Railway station which is 3 km and 8 km respectively. The Veli Lake provides for unique boating and picnicking opportunities. Tourists can hire pedal boats or paddleboats as per their convenience and enjoy a lot. One can also roam the gardens which is also famous as picnic spot. Even you can choose to employ the boats for the entire duration of the trip that gives privacy too best place for newly married couples to enjoy in their own space. The view and feel of this place is extremely unique. Climbing the sculptures here and the ride speedboat  across the lake gives you thrilling experience. There is separate Children’s Park and Floating Cafe run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) are major attraction feels to visit again and again. The lake will remains open all days of the week from morning 09:00 am to 06:00 pm, there is nominal entrance fee at Rs.5/- for above 14 years and for children is completely free. If you plan for Southern trip must do visit over here.

Veli Beach Trivandrum tourist places

Veli Beach is situated at Madhavapuram Road in Veli of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The place is enriched good qualified features. There is a large garden on the southern banks of Veli Lagoon which is a floating bridge that connects this garden to the Veli Beach are really a beautiful architecture. It is an ideal destination for a family. There are wide range of attractions such as variety of play areas for children, boat rides in Veli Lake are amazing, horse riding options also can be found here and a floating restaurant is a thrilling experience. Apart from these there is a long walkway connecting Aakulam Lake that catches your whole attention, there are also some stone and grass sculptures by Kanayi Kunhiraman established on landscape of the garden. Tourist can also enjoy collection of birds such as pigeons and swans, and few small ponds with fish and tortoises in them are so beautiful.

Pattom Trivandrum tourist places

Pattom is located approximately at 4 kilometres north of centre of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Easily can accessed to here from Shanghumugham it will take around 7 km to reach here and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station it will take approximately 4 km in distance. Pattom is largely a residential area and housing few important administration government offices of Kerala State. It is also  famous for few shopping complexes. This is a ideal place for couples  and can have their own privacy to enjoy. Apart from this Techno park is very famous for industrial visit for students and for professionals too.

Kowdiar Palace Trivandrum tourist places

Kowdiar Palace is located at Kowdiar Gardens in Kowdiar of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is one of the ancient palace was built in 1934 by Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal, on Pallikettu (wedding) of his only sister its history is also very curious. Apart from that Kowdiar Palace’s architectural work is fabulous, one can wonders from sculpture. Entire palace major attraction this Kowdiar palace has over 150 rooms are really amazing thing, with a well maintained circumstances. Opens all days of the week and the entrance timings and opening hours on these days are from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, so do visit over here. Good place for kids to play over also, nice place to visit with family and friends.

Kanakakkunnu Palace Trivandrum tourist places

Kanakakkunnu Palace is located at Sooryakanthi Rd in Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. One of the major milestone of this palace is the India’s first digital garden in a public place, acts as India’s pride creature. Even tourists can easily accessible over here from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is about 3 km to reach here, if on via Trivandrum International Airport is 5 km to arrive palace. The visitors will wonders about this sculpture give complements and praises of the architectural marvel that is the Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. As it is located at the heart of the city, it plays a welcoming host too many cultural activities representing state of Kerala with a multitude of cultural events, seminars and social programmes. Its proximity to a number of important tourist sites surrounded to it, including the Napier Museum and Trivandrum Zoo, has made it an important part of the daily workings of the city. The Kanakakkunnu Palace remains open from Tuesday to Sunday as Monday palace will be remained closed. During from Tuesday to Sunday from morning 10 am to evening 5 pm can do visit over here, can spend around 1 to 2 hours the environment is clean and good with green lushes  surroundings.

Trivandrum Zoo Trivandrum tourist places

Trivandrum Zoo is located at Nanthancodu Road of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The Zoo is very spacious which occupies about 55 acres of woodland, lakes, and lawns. A visit worthwhile which hold innumeracy of wide range of variety of animals can find out here. Even reptile also can be seen, area is also very clean and tidy. Kids can thoroughly enjoy if they visit over here. The variety of birds also migrates from different places and come over here looks very amazing. One who would never expect this much of a variety of animals and birds in a zoo in Trivandrum. Clean and well maintained the entire zoo, must do visit over here. Can visit zoo from Tuesday to Sunday from morning 9 am to evening 5.15 pm, Monday remained closed. The entrance fees varies from Rs.5 to Rs.200 based on visitor’s age limits.

Napier Museum Trivandrum tourist places

Napier Museum is situated at LMS Vellayambalam Road, Museum Junction in Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The Napier Museum is a popular attraction in Kerala and it makes an interesting collections hence holds the beauty of Kerala too which is built in the 19th century. Napier Museum is also called as the Government Art Museum and as it is situated in the heart of the city. This museum has Indo-Saracen architecture with gothic roof and minarets, stone sculptures are very attractive, wood with unique designs and ivory carvings are amazing as well as lamps, textiles, handicraft items much more items steals your heart. This museum also houses some rare and unusual collection of historic holds variety of archaeological artefacts, ancient ornaments, bronze idols and ivory carvings. Must do visit to Napier Museum will give the visitor a glimpse of the rich Kerala’s cultural heritage which brings pride to India as well. It is also significance making it the best place to visit for history lovers and students. Can visit all days of the week from Monday to Sunday, remains open from morning 10 am to evening 5 pm. The entrance fee around Rs.20 per person.

Neyyer Dam and Sanctuary Trivandrum tourist places

Neyyer Dam and Sanctuary is located at Kallikkad on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala, India. Neyyar Dam is great famous as a picnic spot with dense vegetation. Lion Safari Park, close to the dam is quite popular and crocodile zoo also can be found. This Park has around seven lions, roaming freely in their natural habitat can be seen. You can also enjoy boat safari. The entrance fee for lion park safari and Crocodile Park cost Rs.415

Ponmudi Trivandrum tourist places

Ponmudi is situatednearly about 53 km north-east of Trivandrum City, another way about 78km south-east of Varkala Beach and another about 69km north-east of Kovalam Beach at an altitude of 1100 m can reach over here. One of the best way to spend time while visiting this spot. You can enjoy a long drive up the winding hills for a view in the golden peak of the city will be so thrilling. The hill top is really a great experience, so don’t miss to make photography. Entrance fees around Rs.40 per head, opens from morning at 8.30 am.

Varkala Beach Trivandrum tourist places

Varkala Beach at Varkala Beach road in Varkala town of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala state, India. Varkala Beach is also called as the Papanasam Beach. Varkala is a calm and quiet hamlet which lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It has several tourist attractions that include a beautiful beaches with attractive an ancient about 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple and the Ashramam-Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach.

Kochu Velli Village Trivandrum tourist places

Kochu Velli Villageis located at Veli in Perumathura Rd on Madhavapuram Colony, Veli of Thiruvananthapuram district, and Kerala. Great place to hang out with your friends and family if you plan Kerala trip. There are many fun activities for the kids to enjoy. The entire place are well maintained neat and clean. Where a lake meet the Arabian Sea, it’s really amazing. There are many facilities for spend time by boating, horse riding and adventure sports. A floating bridge pathway to walk by the sea side can relax minds. It’s closed on after sunset. Entry fee is ₹5 per person.

Aruvikkara Dam Trivandrum tourist places

Aruvikkara Dam is located the banks of the Karamana River 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Aruvikkara dam is a scenic spot on the banks of Karamana River are blissful, which is located on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city. In the area is a beautiful Durga temple are really beautiful, which is situated close to a stream where people can be seen feeding fish which pop up close to the shore.

How to reach Trivandrum

Trivandrum By Air :

Trivandrum Airport (TRV) 6 km away is the nearest airport of Trivandrum. One can book Bus, Share Taxi or Cab to reach their location.

Trivandrum By Train :

Trivandrum Central Railway Station (TVC) is well connected with  New Delhi, Bangalore, Indore, Mumbai, Chennai and Guwahati and major part of other states. Cabs, Share taxis and public transport can be used to reach Hotel or desire locations.

Trivandrum By Bus :

Thampanoor Bus Station is the important bus terminal in Trivandrum is well-connected to other major cities like  (204km), Kovalam (11km), and Kottayam (164km). One can avail either state-owned buses or private buses depending on your budget.

Trivandrum Self Drive :

Car is the best option as you can explore more and as their own choice.  (204km), Kovalam (11km), and Kottayam (164km) and other neighbouring cities of  Trivandrum are the best route.

Where to stay in Trivandrum

Trivandrum-Airport is  located centarally in Trivandrum,Kerala. You can easily get good hotels and it makes for great travel pad for the traveller who is looking to explore Trivandrum on a budget. It cost under 1000-2000/- Per Night, depends on Pick and Off seasons.

Best Time To Visit Trivandrum

It is among one of the best place where visitors visit through-out the year. However  the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is from November to January.

Trivandrum Travel Guide

Book your hotel near Trivandrum-Airport is the best place to roam Trivandrum. From their you can book Taxi also.

Once you reach in Hotel, take rest, get freshup, take break-fast and head towards local sight-seeing. Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange Car, because many hotels having their own travel facility else You can hire the independent cabs near the road or you can book one tourist van from the tour agency’s offices that line up the entire Road of Trivandrum. It is one of the best to roam in Trivandrum.

Trivandrum Itinerary

Trivandrum tourist places day 1

• Shangumug Beach
• Veli Lake
• Veli Beach

Trivandrum tourist places day 2

• Pattom
• Kowdiar Palace
• Kanakakkunnu Palace
• Trivandrum Zoo
• Napier Museum

Trivandrum tourist places day 3

• Neyyer Dam/Sactuary
• Ponmudi

Trivandrum tourist places day 3 Optional

• Varkala Beach
• Kochu Velli Vilage
• Aruvikkara Dam

Trivandrum travel Cost For 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.

• Food-3 Days                                     : 4500/-
• Travel By Car- 1 Days                     : 4000/-
• Hotel-2 Days                                    : 3500/-
• Other Activity                                  : 1000/-

Total cost around 4500-7000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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