Trivandrum Tour and Travel Guide

 Trivandrum –The capital city of Kerala and heritage hub

About Trivandrum Tour and Travel Guide

Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is strongly rooted in heritage and is the city of colonial legacy. Located on seven hills, this city has a past dating back to seafaring explorers. Trivandrum is a metropolis and provides you the urban charm as well as historical places to visit with mesmerizing architecture. Apart from that, Trivandrum is the commencing point to the nearby beach destinations like Kovalam and Varkala. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

The Padmanabhaswamy temple also called Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple is the richest Hindu temple in the world. Other well-known temples in the city of Trivandrum are Attukal Bhagawati temple, the Aazhimala Siva Temple, the Karikkakom Chamundi Devi Temple as well as the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple. You can visit here through Kerala temple tour packages.

The city has a few museums like the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum as well as the Napier Museum. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is located nearby Padmanabhaswamy temple. Known for Travancore-styled architectural features as well as structural magnificence, this museum comprises priceless paintings, traditional furniture as well as various other royal family collections. You can come here through the Kerala heritage trip package.

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What is the best time to visit Trivandrum?

October to February is a wonderful time to visit Trivandrum.

How to reach Trivandrum?

You can reach Trivandrum via bus, rail, and air. The city has connectivity with major cities and towns of India.

Neyyar Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary, Trivandrum

Popular for Lion and Deer Safari, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful spot for nature enthusiasts. The park also has a crocodile farm as well as a rehabilitation center. for elephants. You can hire a guided tour for the sanctuary and this is very informative. You can come here through Kerala environment trip packages and this is one of the wonderful wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum

Listed among the 108 Divya Desams, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The temple is open only to Hindu followers. Dedicated to Lord Padmanabha; among the avatars of Lord Vishnu, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is among the main centers of Vaishnava worship in the Vaishnavism sect. You can come here through Kerala temple tour packages and this is the richest Hindu temple in the world as per the asset value.

Built-in the shape of Adikesavaperumal Temple in Thiruvattar, the Padmanabhaswamy temple is a preserved heritage structure. Although its origin is a mystery, devotees believe it to be 5000 years old. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. As per the scripture, Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna v temple, visited the temple and made various offerings to the deity. You can come here through Kerala religious trip packages.

Poovar, Trivandrum

Poovar is a little town located at a distance of 27 km from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram and has unspoiled, unexplored beaches of golden sand as well as mesmerizing backwaters of Kerala. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages.

Also called the fishing village, the calm Poovar island lies amid the Arabian Sea as well as the Neyyar River. You can hire the boat during sunset and it will take you through the backwaters with a mesmerizing site of backwaters. The town comprises mesmerizing resorts as well as hotels that offer you hospitality par excellence. You can come here through Kerala holiday trip packages.

Poovar beach has access only by boat. Swimming is permitted but not in the monsoon months. You can come here through Kerala nature trip packages.

Kanakakunnu Palace, Trivandrum

Located near Napier Museum, the Kanakakunnu Palace was constructed during the reign of the Travancore King. Today, the palace hosts cultural programs held on its premises. You can come here through Kerala heritage trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Observatory, Trivandrum

Located on the hill at a height of around 60 meters above sea level, this astronomical observatory provides distinct glimpses of the adjacent sites. The observatory was built in 1837 and is linked to the Department of Physics, University of Kerala today. It is among the important astronomical centers having modern facilities like an 11-inch telescope, CCD camera, sun workstations, image processing facility as well as a partnership with various national programs. You can come here through Kerala scientific tour packages.

Agasthyakoodam, Trivandrum

Agasthyakoodam also called Agastya Mala Peak is the second elevated peak in Kerala having a height of 1868 meters. Located in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Agasthyakoodam is a portion of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve and has exclusive natural beauty. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Zoological Park, Trivandrum

It is the oldest zoo in India and is popular for various bird species from Ethiopia as well as Australia. Travelers can have a boat ride on the lake and explore its splendid beauty. You can come here through Kerala environment trip packages.

Napier Museum, Trivandrum

Napier museum has a collection of sculptures, paintings as well as musical instruments.  Located in the center of the city, it is also a marvel of architecture set up around 150 years ago. You can come here through Kerala heritage tour packages.