Trivandrum – Tourist Locations

Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries.

When to go

The best time to visit Trivandrum is between October and February, the perfect time for beach vacations. February to May is summer, which is very hot and humid while June to September is the monsoon season. The second rainy season, the North-East monsoon, is equally strong and occurs during the months of October and November.

Some of the Tourist Destinations in Trivandrum

Napier Museum
Historical artifacts in a unique venue
Architecturally unique 19th-century building with archeological & historical artifacts, plus art.

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
Oldest zoo in India with over 80 species
Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals.

Kerala Science and Technology Museum
Science center, planetarium & 3D theatre
Educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles, plus a planetarium & 3D films.

Koyikkal Palace
Landmark mansion with museums & tours
Traditional 2-story Kerala palace, built in 1677, with folklore & numismatics museums & tours.

Keralam – Museum of History and Heritage
Interactive history & culture exhibits
Interactive museum tracing Kerala history & culture, from the Neolithic age to the present day.

Puthenmalika Palace Museum
2-story palace with royal artifacts
Palace museum with art & artifacts from the royal family, plus an annual courtyard music festival.

Museum
Historical exhibits, zoo & scenic garden
Architecturally notable museum featuring historical exhibits, along with a zoo & botanical garden.

Natural History Museum
Natural history, nature, and museum

Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Monumental Hindu shrine to Vishnu
1729 temple complex, known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent.

Kovalam Beach
Popular beach with scenic views
Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse, umbrella rentals & dining options.

Veli Lake and Tourist Village
Lake with a beach, play area & boats
Scenic lake with a beach, playground, floating cafe & sculptures, plus activities such as boating.

Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Palace
Historic palace with a museum & festival
Former royal residence boasting a museum with diverse artifacts & an annual music festival.

Kuthira Malika
Palace, museum, history, and architecture
Kuthira Malika is a palace built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Shankumugham Beach
Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram and very near to Trivandrum International Airport.

Attukal Temple
Hindu goddess shrine with famed festival
This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival.

Light House Beach
Busy beach with a prominent lighthouse
Popular beach featuring restaurants, lodging & an iconic lighthouse with panoramic views.

Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Popular Hindu temple honoring Ganesha
Busy temple known for its many Ganesha idols, including one seated with his right leg folded.

Kowdiar Palace
Palace, architecture, and history
Kowdiar Palace in Trivandrum, Kerala, India was built in 1934 by Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal, on Pallikettu of his only sister, Maharani Karthika Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi with Lt. Col. G. V

Sri Chitra Art Gallery

Halcyon Castle

Halcyon Castle was built in 1932 in the princely state of Travancore, in the modern-day state of Kerala, India. It was constructed by M.R.Ry Sri Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran, the consort

Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium And Hatchery

Small place with sea life exhibits
This simple, compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life.

Samudra Beach Park

Aazhimala Siva Temple
Hindu temple overlooking the Arabian sea
Vibrant Hindu temple with ornate architectural details offering yearly festivals & seaside views.

Happyland Water Theme & Amusement Park
Amusement park

Methan mani
Methan Mani is a clock tower which stands next to the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram in the south west Indian state of Kerala. It is a historic landmark and a tourist attraction.

Beemapally Mosque
Mosque known for its annual festival
Sprawling mosque complex with traditional ornate architectural details & a popular yearly festival.

Veli Beach

Vizhinjam lighthouse
Vizhinjam lighthouse is situated near Kovalam beach in Kerala. It started functioning on 30 June 1972. Vizhinjam was a busy seaport in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Before the current

Palayam Juma Mosque
Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Palayam Pally of Trivandrum, is the principal mosque of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It is a Juma Masjid. The Juma Masjid, Palayam Mosque is the most

Matsya Kanyaka

Akkulam Tourist Village.

Park with playgrounds & swimming
Lakeside recreation spot featuring kids’ playgrounds, a swimming pool & water activities.

Sreevaraham Temple Pond

Huge, well-known pond at a Hindu temple
Historic, 8-acre pond at Sreevaraham Temple used for ritual baths & festival activities.