Trivandrum International Airport 38 min
Kovalam Beach (7 min) Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse umbrella rentals & dining options. Kuthira Malika (23 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (30 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium (15 min) This simple compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life. Vizhinjam Lighthouse (Kovalam Lighthouse) (18 min) Traditional red- &-white striped lighthouse constructed in 1972 with an interior spiral staircase. Samudra Beach Park (9 min) This sandy beach features unusual rock formations at its edge & large waves suitable for surfing. Thiruvallam Parasurama Swami Temple (15 min) Ancient Hindu temple where devotees pay homage to ancestors & after-death ceremonies are performed. Rock Cut Cave Temple (11 min) History and cave Aazhimala Siva Temple (21 min) Vibrant Hindu temple with ornate architectural details offering yearly festivals & seaside views. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (30 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. Shangumugham Beach (28 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Vellayani Lake (19 min) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (25 min) This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival. |