Trivandrum International Airport 1 hr 2
Koyikkal Palace (8 min) Traditional 2-story Kerala palace built in 1677 with folklore & numismatics museums & tours. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (30 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Kallar Meenmutty Waterfalls (49 min) Cascading waterfalls located in a tranquil setting accessible by a short forest hike. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (38 min) 1729 temple complex known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. Kerala State Science U0026 Technology Museum U0026 Priyadarsini Planetarium (31 min) Educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles plus a planetarium & 3D films. Neyyar Dam (42 min) Dam on the Neyyar River with a reservoir boating picnic areas a wildlife sanctuary & lion safari. Veli Lake Tourist Village (46 min) Scenic lake with a beach playground floating cafe & sculptures plus activities such as boating. Vellayani Lake (1 hr) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. Kowdiar Palace (27 min) Palace and architecture Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (45 min) Nature attraction featuring a crocodile park a lion safari & boat rides past Neyyar Dam. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (30 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. Shangumugham Beach (48 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Kuthira Malika (38 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Trivandrum (42 min) Set amid tropical forests & swamps this sanctuary includes a reservoir hiking & wildlife views. |