Trivandrum Tour

Kerala?s vibrant capital, officially called Thiruvananthapuram, is an easy-going city built on seven hills by the coast. Sandwiched between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats, the city is blessed with bounties of nature in the form of lush hills and expansive beaches. Once the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Travancore; Trivandrum with its beautiful temples, intriguing sights, and lots of good food is a perfect holiday destination.

Major Attractions of Trivandrum

Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
This beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Padmanabhaswamy, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, is the heart & soul of Trivandrum. Its tall seven-tiered Gopuram marks the skyline of the city. The main shrine, built of thousands of sacred stones, is home to Lord Padmanabhaswamy in a sleeping posture on the five-headed serpent.

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum / Horse Museum
?Kuthiramalika? literally translates into ?Horse Mansion? in the local language. The name is derived from the 122 horses carved into the wooden wall brackets supporting the southern roof of the palace. The museum showcases regal artefacts, thrones, and jewellery & clothing of the Travancore Royal family.

Napier Museum / Government Art Museum
Named after Lord Napier, this mid-19th century museum is a combination of Keralan & neo-Gothic styles of architecture. It showcases an assorted display of bronze figurines, Buddhist sculptures, temple cars, traditional ornaments, ivory carvings and a beautiful wood-carved model of Kerala's famous Guruvayur Temple.

Museum of History & Heritage
Located in a century-old heritage building, this museum showcases an eclectic display of exhibits from Iron Age implements to sculptures in bronze, wood & terracotta, traditional floor paintings and replicas of engravings in Eddakal Caves.

Kanakakkunnu Palace
This hilltop palace of the Travancore dynasty is now managed by the Kerala government. Its royal furniture, exquisite chandeliers and opulent interiors depict the lifestyle of the former royals of Kerala. The palace auditoriums are now host to various tourism festivals in Trivandrum.

Shanghumugham Beach
Located just 8kms from the main city, this beautiful beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. Its official mascot, a huge statue of a mermaid, is a piece of art. Besides the golden sands & the rolling surf; the beach is home to a starfish shaped restaurant and a recreational club.

Other Attractions

• Aruvikkara Dam
• Sri Chitra Art Gallery- Housing the exclusive paintings of Raja Ravi Varma
• Zoological Park
• St. Joseph?s Church
• Natural History Museum

Nearby Excursions

• Kovalam (16kms)- A small beach resort town
• Varkala (33kms) ? A small beach resort town

Fairs and Festivals in Trivandrum

• Onam- Homecoming of King Mahabali, Snake Boat Race
• Vishu- Kerala New Year
• Aarattu Festival- Temple festival at Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Nishagandhi Dance Festival- Celebrating Classical Dance forms of India
• Soorya Dance & Music Festival
• Malabari Food festival
• International Film Festival of Kerala

Shopping in Trivandrum
A host of handicrafts from wooden & metal figurines to coconut shell & coir items, from sandalwood carved artefacts to traditional sarees, from horn carved items to fragrant tea, coffee and spices- the markets in Trivandrum are loaded with the best of Kerala.

Food in Trivandrum
Puttu & Kadala curry, Appam & Mutton Stew, Idiyappams & Egg roast, Ghee Roast Dosa, Kerala Fish Curry, and Kerala Prawn Curry are some of the gastronomic delights of Trivandrum. Team your curries with the layered Malabar Parota for a complete meal.

Best Time to Visit
Trivandrum is best visited in winters from October to February

How to Reach
By Air- Trivandrum International Airport connects the city with all major cities across the globe.
By Rail? The two railheads of the city, Trivandrum Central Railway Station and Kochuveli Railway Station are well-linked with cities in the region.
By Road- A well-developed network of roads & highways connect Trivandrum to all major cities in the country.

Let?s take you on a magical journey to this beautiful state capital of Kerala. Do check out our Kerala Tour Packages, Ayurveda & Spa Packages and Backwaters Packages for a delightful sojourn in God?s own country.