Thiruvananthapuram
Photo: Sathyaprakash01 (CC BY-SA 4.0)Kerala's capital: the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace, Napier Museum and zoo, and the gateway to Kovalam and Varkala.
A day or two for the museums and Fort area, then move on to Kovalam or Varkala. Museums close on Mondays.
November: Rains end; season opens
When to go
Things to do
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
- Napier Museum and Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
- Day trips to Kovalam and Varkala
Top sights
State Soil Museum &Soil Information Centre
Museum of History and Heritage
Natural History Museum
H.H Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam
Has an exhibition of portrais and pictures of memorable scenes from the life of the last Maharaja of Travancore.
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Travancore royal palace next to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, named for its 122 carved wooden horses.
Science & Technology Museum
Sree Chithra Art Gallery
An art gallery in the Museum compound and displays a rare collection of mainly Indian paintings. The main attractions are paintings by Kerala painter Raja Ravi Varma and other famous painters Raja raja Varma and Nicholas Roerich. Also featured are miniature paintings from around
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Soil Museum
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
This is the first zoo India opened in 1843, as a concept of Palace for wildlife. Situated in the Museum compound, this area has a rich botanical garden. There are a wide variety of animals, plants and birds. It has a separate reptile park and butterfly garden.
Kuthiramalika Palace
A unique palace designed by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal (a famous musical genius Maharaja of Travancore), this palace is famous for its horse shaped windows and decor. Has a good collection of many antique items from the Travancore era kings. Thrones, paintings and many belongings a
Madavoorpara Rock Viewpoints
Madavoorpara is a favourite with pilgrims and tourists. The place is noted for its cave temple and Bamboo Bridge and is located in Thiruvananthapuram. A one-day destination in the capital city.
Nature and outdoors
Vidhara Rooms
prasanth nagar allottees club and park
Manacaud Park
Auto Stand
Soorya Gardens Children's Park
Kanakakkunnu Palace
The cultural hotspot of ancient Thiruvananthapuram. The large palace and its sprawling gardens was once the banquet palace for visiting State guests of Travancore. Today, it has engaging galleries and the grand lawns serve as open-air auditoriums for regular concerts and evening
K Karunakaran Park
Kowdiar Park
Akkulam Tourist Village
Agasthyavanam Biological Park
wildlife sanctuary in India
Aakulam park
Pattom Thanu Pillai Park
Where to eat
Indian Coffee House
The distinctive curved red building near the bus station and main train station is cool to walk inside of on its own. Very popular and open when many other restaurants are closed. They do Indian food, but their specialties include western dishes like 'Bombay Toast' (French Toast)
Le Capital
Slice of Spice
Salkkaram Edavazhi
Tharavattil Restaurant
Indian Coffee House
Mothers Veg Plaza
Al Ustad Hotel
Paradise
Usthad Hotel
Asife Biryani
Hotel Mass
Shopping
Used Book Market
Pippinmoodu
Lulu Mall
Shop at LuLu Mall Thiruvananthapuram – the top destination for leading brands, fine dining, and vibrant entertainment. Enjoy a complete shopping experience.
Connemara Market
Kallara Market
Karamana market
Pettah Market
poojappura market
kesavadasapuram market
Chadrakumari NanoMarket
Vellanad Market
Sobha Nano Market
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