Trivandrum Tourism

Discover Trivandrum major tourist centre known for its temples and beaches

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Best time to visit
Jan - Dec
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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Starting from
Rs. 2,500

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  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for friends
  • Religious Tour

About Trivandrum Attractions

Major Attractions Of Trivandrum

Trivandrum is an excellent gateway to the nearby beach towns of Kovalam and Varkala! One of India’s must-visit spots, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple (also known as the Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple), is truly remarkable. You’ll also find other beautiful temples in Trivandrum, like the Attukal Bhagawati Temple, Aazhimala Siva Temple, Karikkakom Chamundi Devi Temple, and Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple. Beyond the temples, Trivandrum is home to various fascinating museums, including the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, conveniently located near the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, showcases stunning Travancore-style architecture and displays invaluable paintings and collections of the royal family. Just a stone's throw from Trivandrum, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Poovar Island present an enchanting natural experience. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, set amidst lush landscapes, is teeming with rich biodiversity, including elephants, tigers, and exotic birds. While visiting this lovely city, be sure to take the time to explore these fantastic places!

Shopping In Trivandrum

Shopping in Trivandrum is exhilarating, with many options available. It is known for traditional handicrafts like Kathakali masks, ivory, sandalwood, rosewood items, local spices, handloom, coir, and fabrics. Connemara Market and Sankars Coffee & Tea provide various sauces and condiments. These markets are near MG Road, a well-known shopping area. Another popular spot is Chalai Market, and the S.M.S.M. Kerala Government Emporium offers paintings and other souvenirs.

Local Delicacies In Trivandrum

The traditional staple diet in Kerala remains a beloved constant, but the delightful variety of sides, drinks, and snacks brings a wonderfully unique flair to the cuisine. In Trivandrum, popular dishes include Thoran, a lovely mix of fresh vegetables beautifully dressed with coconut, and a creamy stew where potatoes and onions are cooked in rich coconut milk. Another favourite is Kalaan, a refreshing dish with buttermilk, melons, and ripe mangoes. Don’t forget the wonderfully crispy banana chips, a cherished snack that deserves a special place in the cuisine! Plus, vegetarian options are just as popular as meat dishes. You’ll find a tempting mix on many menus, from delicious seafood to savoury chicken, beef, and pork.

Similar Destinations

Vagamon

Munnar

Kovalam

Wayanad

Kochi

Athirapally

Kozhikode

Varkala

Alleppey

Kumarakom

Thekkady

Travel to Trivandrum

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Trivandrum has international and domestic terminals. The nearest airport to Trivandrum is the Trivandrum International Airport, which is well-conne

cted with the major cities of India and other countries. From there, one can hire a cab or taxi to explore the capital city of Kerala. Flight is one of the most convenient ways to reach Trivandrum. Travelling from Kochi takes around 50 minutes to cover a 190 km distance from Kochi to Trivandrum. The airport is located near the seaside, four kilometres from the city centre, and near Kovalam Beach, one of the state's favourite tourist attractions.

One of the best and cheapest ways to reach Trivandrum is by train. Thiruvananthapuram has around 20 railway stations, and the Central Railway Stati

on is the largest in southern India. It connects the city with the rest of the country. Some of the better trains running to Trivandrum are the Netravathi Express (Mumbai), Anantapur Express (Chennai), and Sabari Express (Hyderabad).

Trivandrum is connected to major towns and cities by NH66. You can reach Trivandrum by public transport, Volvos, or deluxe buses from major cities

like Cochin, Bangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Chennai. If you travel from cities like Kochi and Alleppy, the 200 km journey can take up to 5-6 hours. However, the distance from Trivandrum to Alleppey is 149 km, and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach Trivandrum by road.

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Tarun's 4 days trip to Trivandrum

Nice experience of the trip... The service was very good...

Tarun Sethi Bhubaneswar

Dr Gaurav's 6 days trip to Trivandrum

Mr. Alan (our travel agent) planned our Kerala trip so well,we are thankful to him for making such an amazing trip with good hotels and facilities. Once again thank you so much Alan.

DrGaurav Sharma Delhi

Chiragjain's 5 days trip to Trivandrum

We had our first trip planned with Aapka Tripwala. The trip was meticulously planned by Prachita from their team and taken care by Chirag for the ground support. The cab and booked hotel were all in place as promised. They also helped with early check-in at our Udaipur hotel. It was a great experience booking with them. Looking forward to book another trip with them again in future.

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Guptarashi's 5 days trip to Trivandrum

The entire trip was well-planned, but the travel time between all three destinations was quite long. Complete trip was memorable.

Guptarashi Lucknow

Bala's 3 days trip to Trivandrum

From booking to checkout everything was good. Perfectly tailor made tour. Thank you team driver was so cool and nice hotel.

Bala Chennai

Anudeep's 5 days trip to Trivandrum

I had the most incredible experience on the Kerala Trip with Travel Triangle/Blessing Trip! From the moment we started, everything was perfectly planned by Komal. She was very helpful in suggesting good hotels and planning the itenary. The transportation was smooth, and the accommodations exceeded my expectations. Plus, the local food we got to try was delicious! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.

Anudeep Vaka Hyderabad

Sagark's 10 days trip to Trivandrum

I recently took a trip to Kerala organized by Travel Triangle, with OIO Travel as the agency. Overall, it was a good experience with some challenges. The main issue was the driver, who lacked communication skills and wasn’t as proactive in guiding us on how to plan our days. On the positive side, the hotels were mostly excellent. Spice Jungle Resort and Golden Sands Beach Resort were top-notch, offering great hospitality and comfort. However, our experience at Hotel Padmam was less satisfying in comparison. Despite the driver’s shortcomings, the trip itself was enjoyable, and I would recommend the package, especially for the quality of most accommodations The best parts of my trip were visiting Rameswaram and Meenakshi temples, enjoying the beaches near Golden Sands Beach Resort, and the peaceful backwater cruise. Staying at Spice Jungle Resort surrounded by nature was also a highlight. Overall, it was a memorable experience

Sagark Gorakhpur

Nv's 4 days trip to Trivandrum

Rooms could have been better in Munnar Lots of memories were there like when we visited flaura and fauna best time there with animals and plants

Nv Nagpur

Agrawalvishesh's 8 days trip to Trivandrum

Travel agents should have control over the assigned guide/driver. My travel agent was like " we can't guide drivers (who was assigned by them) but can guide customers as drivers are hired through third parties" . What they should understand is their reputation is tied with the assigned guide/driver, & they can't simply deny their responsibility

Agrawalvishesh Hyderabad

Shivam's 5 days trip to Trivandrum

THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY MR RANJIT FROM 7C AGENCY WAS EXCELLENT. THE CAB DRIVER WAS ANGRY YOUNG MAN BUT WAS VERY COOPERATIVE NAD HELPFUL. I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT AS TOURIST WE VISIT KERALA FOR SHORT PERIOD AND WE TRY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR CULTURE, SO ATLEAST THE PERSON INTERACTING WITH IS THE MOST, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALSO TRY TO UNDERSTAND OUR BEHAVIOUR AS PER THE PLACE FROM WHERE WE BELONG AND SHOULD BE LENIENT.

SHIVAM BARGUJAR Chandigarh

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FAQ's of Trivandrum

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Trivandrum is famous for temples have worlds richest temple Padmanabhaswamy temple and is one of the major tourist attraction places according to tourist department and it is also the home of many important government headquarters such as the Space Research centres, Rocket Launching Stations, the Southern Air Command of the Air Force and it is also a major academic and economic hub. It is now ranked among the best cities to live in India and ranked as the best governed city in India.

The city has its own Film culture. There are many film making companies in Trivandrum. There is an International Film festival of Kerala held in March/February and had been the major event of India.

Some important writers were

  • Ayyapillai Asan (15 or 16 century C.E)
  • Unnayi Warrier
  • Kunchan Nambiar
  • Irayimman Thampi and many more.

It is one of the richest temples in the world. Temple only grants entrance to those who have hindu faith. The architecture of the temple is such that every breath you take inside the temple, feels like the most refreshing and soul cleansing experience.

The main ingredients of food here are:

  • Pepper
  • Cloves
  • Ginger
  • Tapioca
  • Coconut milk
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