Trivandrum International Airport 33 min
Kowdiar Palace (7 min) Palace and architecture Vellayani Lake (32 min) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple (8 min) Busy temple known for its many Ganesha idols including one seated with his right leg folded. Koyikkal Palace (30 min) Traditional 2-story Kerala palace built in 1677 with folklore & numismatics museums & tours. Kerala State Science U0026 Technology Museum U0026 Priyadarsini Planetarium (6 min) Educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles plus a planetarium & 3D films. Kuthira Malika (10 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (13 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Veli Lake Tourist Village (20 min) Scenic lake with a beach playground floating cafe & sculptures plus activities such as boating. Pmg Junction (3 min) Shangumugham Beach (19 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (10 min) 1729 temple complex known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (13 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. Kanakakkunnu Palace (4 min) Old royal palace offering a lavish interior lush grounds & cultural events including dance shows. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (14 min) This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival. |