Thiruvananthapuram: A Tropical Paradise
Thiruvananthapuram: A Tropical Paradise
Thiruvananthapuram: A Tropical Paradise
A tropical paradise
Contents
Kovalam 4
Veli Tourist Village 8
Sree Padmanabhaswamy
Temple 12
Sunil’s Wax Museum 17
Elephant Rehabilitation
Centre, Kappukadu 21
Museum of the Word 25
Poovar Backwaters 30
Shanghumugham Beach 34
Neyyar Dam and Park 38
Ponmudi 43
Kuthiramalika 47
Akkulam 51
Kappil Beach 55
3600 videos 59
Video gallery 60
Picture gallery 64
T
hiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala,
blushes in regal splendour. Such is the historic
legacy that the moment you enter this district,
you are transported to the age of the kings and
the conquerors. With ancient palaces, royal complexes,
museums and forts, Thiruvananthapuram bathes in the
glory of the yesteryears. This city has everything a traveller
needs. You can either walk along the royal corridors and
experience the royal charm or tread through the rich natural
bounties of nature. Endowed with a wide variety of flora
and fauna, wildlife, beaches, mountains and backwaters,
one would never be short of any activity to indulge in while
being here. To be in the royal city is to be in a space and time
that serenades one into a state of bliss and contentment.
Life flows at a surreal pace here. Come and experience the
multitude of adventures in store for you!
3
Kovalam
4
Several decades ago, back in the 70s, a
serene beach in Thiruvananthapuram
shot to fame. It became a stopover in the
hippie trail from Goa to Sri Lanka and
has never been the same. Over the years
the beach became more of an emotion
and firmly placed itself on the global
tourism map. With its palm-fronted
beaches, shimmering sands and a blend
of unique cultural and adventurous
experiences, it is one of the much-loved
beaches in Kerala. This is Kovalam.
5
A beach lover’s paradise, Kovalam
is a small coastal town in
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of
Kerala. With its three crescent-shaped
beaches and the cultural, heritage,
wellness, zen and adventure sports
experiences, Kovalam is the ideal
destination to enjoy one’s vacation.
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Ideal time to visit
November to February
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 16 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum
International Airport is about
10 km away.
Activities
Surfing, sunbathing, swimming,
snorkeling, catamaran
cruise, boating, scuba diving,
parasailing, yoga, ayurveda and
holistic therapy.
7
Veli Tourist Village
8
Ever travelled like a child? The vintage
steam engine has always been
romanticized by all generations with
the steam spewing from it as it chugs
along in its own gentle rhythm. Well,
you may not get your fire-breathing
steam engine but you will surely get
to experience its vintage charm. At the
Veli Tourist Village, one gets to hop
onto a mini-train modelled in the form
of a vintage steam engine, experience
the steam gushing out of the toy train
as one enjoys the joy ride in the scenic
surrounds of Veli. As you trundle along
the lush surrounds of Veli, feel the wind
in your face and meet the child in you.
9
The village lies where the Veli Lake
meets the Arabian Sea. Marvel at
the sculptures or, better, indulge in
the many recreational activities on
offer at the tourist village. Plenty of
boating opportunities await travellers
here. The well-equipped Children’s
Park offers plenty of exciting rides for
kids. Alternately, one can enjoy the
sights and sounds of Veli ensconced
in the mini train as it chugs through
the village. And finally, wind up your
journey at the floating restaurant and
enjoy your meal, all buoyed up in the
quiet waters of the lake. The Veli Tourist
Village is indeed your ideal escape
from the humdrum of the city.
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Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 8 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram
International Airport, about 7 km
away.
Activities
Boating, mini-train ride, park
and amusement rides
11
Sree
Padmanabhaswamy
Temple
12
The wealthiest temple in the whole
world, where gemstones, coins and
other treasures to the tune of trillions
of dollars lie in the vaults. One of the
ancient temples in the state, the Sree
Padmanabhaswamy Temple which
blends the Chera and Dravidian
styles of architecture evokes a sense
of wonderment among anyone with
a penchant for history and lores. The
temple rose to fame in the global media
after the wealth was discovered in its
secret vaults. The treasure has been
inventoried and still remains secured in
its vaults, hidden from public view.
13
The chamber where the presiding
deity is kept is an architectural marvel.
Devotees throng the area near the
sanctum sanctorum to catch a glimpse
of their deity. The idol is about 18 ft
long and can be viewed through three
different doors. While the head and
chest are seen through the first door;
the hands can be observed through the
second and the feet through the third.
The aesthetics and the architecture
behind this are often lauded by visitors.
Beautiful paintings, intricate wooden
work and murals adorn the interiors
of the temple. The heavily ornate
structures in the temple speak volumes
about the stellar art and craftsmanship
in the olden days.
14
Highly revered by the pious, this temple
is famous for the festivals that date back
to ages. Devotees and travellers flock
to the temple during the time of the
Alpasi and Painkuni festivals which see
magnificent rituals and traditions in all
its splendour. To experience the old-
world charm of the temple architecture
and piety, there is no other place than
the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
15
Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest bus/railway stations:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 1 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram
International Airport, about 6 km.
away.
Activities
Temple visit, culture & heritage
trail and shopping
16
Sunil’s Wax Museum
17
It is Kerala’s own Madame Tussauds. The
first-ever wax museum in Kerala, Sunil’s
Wax Museum is your answer for that big
celebrity moment you will have in your
life. Gloriously sculpted wax statues that
ooze life stand in all its splendour at the
museum. Be it capturing that exclusive
shot with great rulers, freedom fighters
or celebrities, Sunil’s Wax Museum has
you covered. These life-like and life-
size wax models include rulers, leaders,
freedom fighters, soldiers, sportsmen,
politicians and film stars.
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country which features wax figurines
that could give Madame Tussauds a
run for their money. It is interesting
to note that each figure consists of six
pieces that can be easily dismantled
and reassembled. Original hair is used
on the wax figures and great emphasis
is given to each and every aspect of the
wax model.
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Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 1.1 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport is about 4 km away.
Activities
Museum visit, culture & heritage
trail and shopping
20
Elephant Rehabilitation
Centre, Kappukadu
21
Life here is jumbo-sized. For the
pachyderm inmates at the Elephant
Rehabilitation Centre, Kappukadu,
a normal day begins with immense
pampering, long walks in the woods
and indulging in playful fun with each
other. The rehabilitation centre, which
is located in the Agasthyavanam
Biological Park (ABP) Range, lets a
traveller experience wilderness like no
other, in the company of elephants!
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At the centre, travellers can watch
and experience the pachyderms up
close. If one were to walk in during
the morning hours, one can watch
elephants getting fed as well as given
a bath in the nearby river. One can also
indulge in boating in the lake inside
the facility. Coracle rafting or bamboo
rafting is also available for travellers.
For birders, the woods offer immense
birdwatching opportunities.
Accommodation inside the campus
can be availed by travellers. Treks
can also be undertaken with prior
permission from the forest officials.
The children’s park offers a dedicated
play area for kids. Nature camps
are conducted here for students
along with plenty of programmes to
familiarise them with the wild. In all,
a visit to the Elephant Rehabilitation
Centre, Kappukadu promises you the
trip of your lifetime! Come, indulge in
the wilderness!
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Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 35 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport, about 40 km away.
Activities
Boating, Trekking, Hiking,
Wildlife
24
Museum of the Word
25
Ever seen a collection of around 300
Bibles in different languages? Or
handwritten Bibles scripted in vellum
or a stellar replica of the metallic
Bible used by royal families? Here
is a chance to see all of them! At
first, it is the Tree of Knowledge that
greets you. And then as the place
unravels itself, you get introduced to
imposing models of the Garden of
Eden, Babel Tower, inscriptions of the
Ten Commandments and so on. In
the sleepy little hamlet of Vembayam
there is a treasure trove waiting to
be explored. The ‘MUSEUM OF THE
WORD’ narrates the tales of the Bible
and traces the evolution and progress
of mankind from the beginning.
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The International Bible Museum is
one of the highlights here with its
rich repository of knowledge. Any
query one has regarding the Bible
is answered through informational
charts, Bible timelines, commentaries
from famous theologians and so
on. The Torah scrolls, a model of
Gutenberg Press, and the Menorahs
[seven-branched ancient Hebrew
lampstand] on display are other
intriguing models to watch out for.
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Meanwhile, the finest of crosses such
as the St Thomas Cross, Persian Cross,
nail cross, and ornamental cross are
displayed at the International Crosses
Museum. Be awed by what can be
described as the largest painting
of the ‘Last Supper’ in Asia in the
International Picture Gallery. The
scenes from the Old Testament and
New Testament are also depicted at
the museum along with fossils from
the Holy Land.
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Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 19 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport is about 22 km away.
Activities
Museum tour
29
Poovar
30
An unspoilt green labyrinth ready to be
explored endlessly – that’s what Poovar
is for you. A picturesque, secluded spot
with gorgeous backwater stretches,
Poovar is a small coastal village in
Thiruvananthapuram that offers
plenty of recreational activities. As you
cruise across the gentle backwaters in
a houseboat, be awed by the tranquil
pace of life at the village or focus on
the birds of varied plumage vying for
your attention at the mangroves. Or
better still, laze away in the canoe and
let the waters rock you as you watch
the sun take a dip in the horizon.
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Sunrise and sunsets at Poovar are
quite famous and the best way to
experience them is by drifting across
the azure blue waters. Plenty of
boating options are available for the
traveller here and if one needs to
try their hands at traditional fishing
techniques or other indigenous art
and craft making, one needs to just
seek the help of a local village person.
If you are a beach bum, you can opt
to explore the sandy beach which is
known for its serene, solitary stretch.
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Ideal time to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram, about 23 km
away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport, about 25 km away.
Activities
Boating, beach tour, sunbathing,
swimming, fishing, village tour
and shopping
33
Shanghumugham Beach
34
Noted for its relaxed surrounds
and its imposing stone sculptures,
Shanghumugham is that favourite
beach destination in the city which
offers a carnival of fun for all. Famous
for its glorious sunsets, serene
surrounds, golden sun-kissed sands
and uninterrupted fun elements,
Shanghumugham is where you can
build all your sandcastles or fly your
kite in abandon.
35
The beach is also noted for the Chacha
Nehru Traffic Training Park, a training
park-cum-recreational centre where
children can pedal away and learn the
traffic rules as well. The beach is also
a spot favoured by the locals to watch
the sunset.
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Ideal time to visit:
All yearIdeal time
destination to visit
All-year destination
Connectivity:
NearestConnectivity
railway station: Thiruvanan-
thapuram, about
Nearest 23 km
railway away.
station:
Nearest airport: Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram Interna-
Central,
tional Airport, about
about 7 km 25 km away.
away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum
Activities:
International Airport is a short
drive away.
Places to stay:
trail, spiritual tour and children’s
park
Geethu International
37
Neyyar Dam and Park
38
Be it gliding across the waters of
Neyyar watching the ‘wild life’ unfold
on the shores, or lazing away in the
park and experiencing moments of
tranquillity or merging with the lush
surrounds and staying still as you
watch the mighty king of the jungle,
the Neyyar Dam and Park offers an
experience that can leave an indelible
mark on any traveller.
39
The Watch Tower, Deer Park, Lion Safari
Park and Crocodile Rehabilitation
and Research Centre at Neyyar offer a
wholesome travel experience replete
with fun and blissful moments. At the
reservoir, one may avail of the boating
facilities where you can sail through
the gorgeous waters of Neyyar lake and
experience the panoramic view of the
area.
40
The first stopover is to see the big
cats! The ride takes one to an island,
where the lions dwell. After a drive
into the sanctuary, you get to watch
the big cats in close proximity. Next
follows a boat ride to the Crocodile
Rehabilitation Centre. At this island,
you can watch the crocodiles. Now
take a walk through the woods and
you enter a buzzing deer park! This
land of wonders offers a wholesome
wildlife experience and is the ideal
spot to spend your vacation.
41
Ideal time to visit:
All-year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
about 32 km away.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport, about 38 km away.
Activities:
Trekking, hiking, nature, camping,
bird watching, boating, wildlife
and adventure sports
42
Ponmudi
43
If all you seek is to escape into the
mountains, then Ponmudi is your best
bet. A narrow, winding trail leads you to
this famed hill station in Kerala. Amble
up the hill, marvelling at the exotic
mountain flowers, rare butterflies and
listening to the cries of the wild beings.
There is drama everywhere you turn
to. The hill station of Ponmudi is the
getaway destination for every hiker in
the city. With its mist wrapped peak,
lush green surrounds, panoramic
vista of rolling hills and an ethereal
aura, Ponmudi located in the majestic
Western Ghats is your ideal green
hideout away from the din of the city.
44
Plenty of trekking options in the woods
are available in the hill station. One of
the most famous trails is the trekking
trail to Varayadumotta, an 18km-long
trek, which offers a panoramic view of
the hills along with the Nilgiri Tahrs.
The state forest department offers
the trekking packages and one will
get to experience the tropical forest
wealth in all its entirety. The best part
is that you can laze away at the crest
of the hill in the sylvan surrounds and
enjoy the misty early mornings with
a hot cuppa in hand as plenty of stay
options are available. The treehouse
view tower is another place that
shouldn’t be given a miss.
45
Ideal time to visit:
All year Ideal time
destination to visit
Connectivity:
November to March
Connectivity
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
Nearest railway station:
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
NearestThiruvananthapuram,
airport: Trivandrumabout 61
Interna-
km away.
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Nearest airport:
Activities:
Thiruvananthapuram
International Airport, about 58 km
away.
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Beach Activities
Experience,
experience
Amusement Rides,
History,Trekking,
Heritage,Hiking,
Children’s Park
Cycling,
Nature, Camping
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
46
Kuthiramalika
47
Picture this. A palace of gloriously
smiling horses! Well, that’s typically
what ‘Kuthiramalika’ is all about. 122
intricately crafted wooden horses
smiling from cheek to cheek await
travellers at this palace that oozes an
old-world charm.
48
Architectural enthusiasts, painters
and history buffs will have plenty
to explore here, starting with the
architecture and craftsmanship.
49
Ideal time to visit:
All yearIdeal time
destination to visit:
Connectivity:
All-year destination
NearestConnectivity
Thiruvananthapuram
railway station:Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km. Nearest
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airport: Trivandrum Central,
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Activities:
Thiruvananthapuram
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away.
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
Activities
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Museum tour, culture & heritage
Places to stay:
trail, spiritual tour and shopping
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
50
Akkulam
51
If you are searching for an ideal tourist
spot for all the members of your
family, then Akkulam Tourist Village
in Thiruvananthapuram district is an
ideal choice. Resting on the banks of
Akkulam Lake, the tourist village has
attractions suiting people of all age —
boat club, musical fountain, artificial
waterfall, bicycle track, swimming
pool, children’s park and cafeteria.
52
Focusing on the ‘University in
Diversity’ theme, the musical fountain
is a visual treat for both children and
elders alike. The musical fountain
along with towering artificial waterfall
will surely leave you wanting more.
53
Ideal time to visit:
All yearIdeal time
destination to visit:
Connectivity:
9.30 am to 6.30 pm on all days
NearestConnectivity
Thiruvananthapuram
railway station:Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km. Nearest
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away.
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airport: Trivandrum Central,
Interna-
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about away.
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Nearest airport:
Activities:
Thiruvananthapuram
International Airport, about 7 km
away.
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
Activities
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Boating
Places to stay:
Cycling
Swimming
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
54
Kappil Beach
55
A blend of backwaters and sea, Kappil
in Thiruvananthapuram district is a
picture-perfect destination that you
see in wallpapers.
56
If you want to step up the adrenaline
quotient, take a trek to nearby Kodi
Hills from where you will get some
breathtaking moments. For those
looking for more adventure, take a
walk through the stretch between
the Kappil and Varkala beaches. Even
though the route is not properly laid
out, it will give you some unique
memories to cherish.
57
Ideal time to visit:
All yearIdeal time
destination to visit:
Connectivity:
All-year destination
NearestConnectivity
Thiruvananthapuram
railway station:
Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest railway station:
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
Varkala, about 7 km away.
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum
Activities:
International Airport, about 55
km away.
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
Activities
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Surfing
Places to stay:
Swimming
Boating
Beach games
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
58
VIDEOS
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Poovar
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Veli Tourist Village
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
59
VIDEO GALLERY
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest Museum
Thiruvananthapuram
railway station: of about
Central, the 7
Thiruvanan-
km.
thapuram,
Word
about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
60
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Vellayani
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Madavoorpara,Places to stay:
The Perfect Getaway
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
61
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
62
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Village Life
Connectivity:
Nearest Experiences
Thiruvananthapuram
railway station:
Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
thapuram, about 23 km away.
km.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
63
Kovalam
Picture Gallery
Picture Gallery
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
64
Kovalam
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
65
Veli Tourist Village
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
66
Sree Padmanabhaswamy
Temple
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
67
Elephant Rehabilitation Centre,
Kappukadu
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
68
Museum of the Word
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
69
Poovar
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
70
Shanghumugham Beach
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
71
Neyyar Dam and Park
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
72
Ponmudi
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
73
Kuthiramalika
Ideal time to visit:
All year destination
Connectivity:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central,
Thiruvanan-
about 7
km.
thapuram, about 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum Interna-
tional Airport,
Airport is
about
a short
25 drive
km away.
away.
Activities:
Boating, Backwaters
Sunbathing, Swimming,
andBeach
Experience,
Beach experience
Amusement Rides,
History, Heritage, Children’s Park
Places to stay:
Uday Suits
Geethu International
Garden Hotel Trivandrum
Leela Backwaters
Mythaniyil Inn
Homestay
Rangamaalika
Whispering Kera Homestay
74
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