Trivandrum International Airport 45 min
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (38 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium (13 min) This simple compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life. Kovalam Beach (16 min) Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse umbrella rentals & dining options. Rock Cut Cave Temple (9 min) History and cave Shangumugham Beach (35 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Kuthira Malika (30 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Thiruvallam Parasurama Swami Temple (23 min) Ancient Hindu temple where devotees pay homage to ancestors & after-death ceremonies are performed. Aazhimala Siva Temple (10 min) Vibrant Hindu temple with ornate architectural details offering yearly festivals & seaside views. Vizhinjam Lighthouse (Kovalam Lighthouse) (16 min) Traditional red- &-white striped lighthouse constructed in 1972 with an interior spiral staircase. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (33 min) This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (38 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Samudra Beach Park (17 min) This sandy beach features unusual rock formations at its edge & large waves suitable for surfing. Vellayani Lake (24 min) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. |