Trivandrum International Airport 35 min
Veli Lake Tourist Village (18 min) Scenic lake with a beach playground floating cafe & sculptures plus activities such as boating. Vellayani Lake (35 min) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. Pattom Bus Stand (4 min) Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (13 min) 1729 temple complex known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (6 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Kerala State Science U0026 Technology Museum U0026 Priyadarsini Planetarium (5 min) Educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles plus a planetarium & 3D films. Shangumugham Beach (22 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Kuthira Malika (13 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Kowdiar Palace (5 min) Palace and architecture Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (6 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. Kanakakkunnu Palace (6 min) Old royal palace offering a lavish interior lush grounds & cultural events including dance shows. Koyikkal Palace (28 min) Traditional 2-story Kerala palace built in 1677 with folklore & numismatics museums & tours. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (16 min) This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival. Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple (11 min) Busy temple known for its many Ganesha idols including one seated with his right leg folded. |