Tourist Attractions Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
SRIPADMANABHA TEMPLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (213 Km Distance from Ernakulam)
It is a hindu temple dedicated to lord vishnu (who is also known as lord anantha). Ananda refers to sripadmanabha himself. The history of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple dates back to 8th century. It is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India The temple is noted for its mural pointings.The recent revelation has solidified the status of the Padmanabha Temple as the wealthiest temple in India.
KOVALAM
Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.
Varkala beach
Varkala Beach or Papanasam beach is situated approximately 110 kms from aranmula and 50 kms from Thiruvanathapuram International airport. The beach is a very famous spot for ayurvedic resorts and sky travelling.It is been said that northern end of varkala is for sun worshippers and southern end for hindu devotees.It is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Veli Tourist Village, Thiruvananthapuram
This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. The Veli Tourist Village, built at the meeting point has abundance of fish ponds,wading pools and landscaped gardens, along with facilities for boating and water sports. A children's park around the floating bridge connects the village to the beach. Contact details:- 914712500785 Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 8 km, is the nearest railway station. Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km.
Shankumugham Beach
Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city and very near to Trivandrum International Airport. Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan. 25 Km Distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Shangumugham Beach via Kovalam Beach.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It occupies 55 acres of woodland, lakes, and lawns. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind in India. The zoo and a collection of museums are in a park i the north of the city .The Museums and Zoo are situated in the Museum Complex right in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram. 3 Kms from Thampanoor Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. 9 Kms from the Thiruvananthapuram Air Port..
Neyyar Dam
Neyyar dam, lying against the southern low hills of the western ghats, 32 kms away from the Trivandrum city is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. Neyyar dam affords a panoramic view of the the mountains and the lake. The lion safari is a star attraction. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred species of fauna including Asian Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Slender Loris and reptiles like King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, etc. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site.Nearest railway station- Trivandrum Railway Station is about 32 km away, and Trivandrum International Airport is about 38 km away.
Ponmudi Hill Station
Ponmudi is a hill station in the Trivandrum district of Kerala in India. Its located 61 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 m. Ponmudi is blessed with scenic splendor and natural beauty, Along with a beautiful array of mountain flowers, exotic butterflies and small rivulets, Ponmudi offers excellent opportunities for trekking. With its tea estates and mist covered valleys Ponmudi is a fast developing hill resort with cottages and dormitory accommodation facilities. Nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central Railway Station is about 61 km away and Trivandrum International Airport is about 67 km away.
Akkulam Tourist Village
This beautiful recreation spot centres around Akkulam Lake, and is a popular quick escape from the heat of Trivandrum. .A picnic spot with boating facilities, run by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Thiruvananthapuram, Akkulam is a place children flock to. It has a well-equipped children’s park, a paddle pool and a swimming pool for adults. Nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 10 km from the tourist village ,Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 7 km from the tourist village.
It is a hindu temple dedicated to lord vishnu (who is also known as lord anantha). Ananda refers to sripadmanabha himself. The history of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple dates back to 8th century. It is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India The temple is noted for its mural pointings.The recent revelation has solidified the status of the Padmanabha Temple as the wealthiest temple in India.
KOVALAM
Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.
Varkala beach
Varkala Beach or Papanasam beach is situated approximately 110 kms from aranmula and 50 kms from Thiruvanathapuram International airport. The beach is a very famous spot for ayurvedic resorts and sky travelling.It is been said that northern end of varkala is for sun worshippers and southern end for hindu devotees.It is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Veli Tourist Village, Thiruvananthapuram
This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. The Veli Tourist Village, built at the meeting point has abundance of fish ponds,wading pools and landscaped gardens, along with facilities for boating and water sports. A children's park around the floating bridge connects the village to the beach. Contact details:- 914712500785 Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 8 km, is the nearest railway station. Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km.
Shankumugham Beach
Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city and very near to Trivandrum International Airport. Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan. 25 Km Distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Shangumugham Beach via Kovalam Beach.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It occupies 55 acres of woodland, lakes, and lawns. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind in India. The zoo and a collection of museums are in a park i the north of the city .The Museums and Zoo are situated in the Museum Complex right in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram. 3 Kms from Thampanoor Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. 9 Kms from the Thiruvananthapuram Air Port..
Neyyar Dam
Neyyar dam, lying against the southern low hills of the western ghats, 32 kms away from the Trivandrum city is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. Neyyar dam affords a panoramic view of the the mountains and the lake. The lion safari is a star attraction. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred species of fauna including Asian Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Slender Loris and reptiles like King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, etc. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site.Nearest railway station- Trivandrum Railway Station is about 32 km away, and Trivandrum International Airport is about 38 km away.
Ponmudi Hill Station
Ponmudi is a hill station in the Trivandrum district of Kerala in India. Its located 61 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 m. Ponmudi is blessed with scenic splendor and natural beauty, Along with a beautiful array of mountain flowers, exotic butterflies and small rivulets, Ponmudi offers excellent opportunities for trekking. With its tea estates and mist covered valleys Ponmudi is a fast developing hill resort with cottages and dormitory accommodation facilities. Nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central Railway Station is about 61 km away and Trivandrum International Airport is about 67 km away.
Akkulam Tourist Village
This beautiful recreation spot centres around Akkulam Lake, and is a popular quick escape from the heat of Trivandrum. .A picnic spot with boating facilities, run by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Thiruvananthapuram, Akkulam is a place children flock to. It has a well-equipped children’s park, a paddle pool and a swimming pool for adults. Nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 10 km from the tourist village ,Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 7 km from the tourist village.
