Top Things to do in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Top Restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
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What to do and see in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India including Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Magic Planet Theme Park, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Poovar Island, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace, Kovalam Beach.
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1. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Neeraj60 - New Delhi, India
We gone to the attukul Bhagvathy temple with family and we appreciate the system over there for prayer.
2. Magic Planet Theme Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Magic Planet - the magic-themed complex - at the Kinfra Film and Video Park near Kazhakuttam, will facilitate an interesting journey, experiencing various eras of magic and exploring its rich history. It includes scientific, mathematical and psycho magic, street magic, stage-theatre illusion, puzzles corners and many more ...
Reviewed By smithakwarrier - Mumbai, India
Great place for a day trip. Has something in it for all age groups. Well maintained. Good shows, helpful staff, decent canteen.
Variety of areas addressed ranging from science, illusions, myth busters, drama to street, stage n closeup magic.
The show put up by the differently abled will surely leave you spellbound.
Tickets can be purchased online.
3. Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By Steeve P
This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the God of happiness, the son of Lord Shiva. Ganesha's vehicle, as everyone knows, is the rat. As a result of what, rats are not only welcomed but worshipped in his temple. I loved the statues and the whole temple, but I think there were too many rats inside. I had left my shoes at the door, I stepped several times on rat feces and several rats tried to climb on my legs. That wasn't pleasant.
I don't think Ganesh is pleased either. His vehicle is one rat, not 1,000! If the vehicle of a man is a car, that's fine. But if this man has 1,000 cars, that's a big problem. He will make a terrible traffic jam all alone and pollute the earth in an unprecedented way.
4. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.
Reviewed By tryambakam - Chandigarh
The temple is beautiful and very nice place to visit. You feel positive inside. Only negative feedback I carry is for 4-5 people from management who were sitting inside and staring at women with very bad intentions.i had to go to them and remind them they are in a temple. I also reported the same to a Kerala Police Guy on duty but alas he said these guys are from temple management. Shame on such people.
5. Poovar Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By tryambakam - Chandigarh
You must take a boat ride, we caught hold of a local person and it was very cheap, compared to reviews here on site. We paid Rs. 1000/- for 2 hours ride. It's beautiful to go through the backwaters and then reach the Poovar Beach, you must take caution at the beach as the waves are very risky here and not the right beach to get into water.
6. Shri Chitra Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Muhammad A - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Frankly, I was admiring the building from the inside more than the collection we saw.
Some of the displayed art were interesting though ...
you shouldn't miss it while visiting the park as it's in the center and has this lovely garden around it to chill , walk, or take lovely photos.
7. Padmanabhapuram Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 586 reviews
The well-preserved wooden palace is one of the best examples of the traditional architecture of Kerala.
Reviewed By cupertinogurl - Cupertino, California
This palace built in 1600 AD and was the seat of the King of Travancore for almost 200 years. Fun fact: although the palace and grounds are located entirely in the state Tamilnadu, the palace belongs to the Government of Kerala. This historical treasure is well maintained and kept very clean; each area of importance has staff who act as guides and describe the area.
8. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Vimal P
It’s a must visit place if you are planning to visit trivandrum. It’s walkable from Kovalam beach. Walk from Kovalam till the lighthouse will feel effortless here. There are a lot of extremely good restaurants near the lighthouse. Crab fry is a must try here. Would recommend to stay in any of the beach resorts here and visit this place in early mornings and evenings .
Cabs such as ola and uber seldom comes here due to local issue. In order to hire these cabs , you hv to walk a bit to the main road
9. Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
The palace museum displays exquisite wood carvings, paintings and various royal collections.
Reviewed By tripsmaker
The palace complex is located in the vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is made with traditional Kerala architecture like sloping roofs, pillared Varandas, enclosed courtyards. The palace is made of teakwood, rosewood, marble and granite. Portion of the palace has converted into a palace museum. Which displays items, artifacts owned by Travancore Royal family. It includes life size Kathakali mannequins, Belgian and Italian mirrors, paintings, musical instruments, furniture, statues, artifacts and Royal thrones made of elephant tusks. It is also a venue for yearly music festival commemorate the legacy of Swathi Thirunal.
10. Kovalam Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By CB1408 - London
I'm a beach goer ( Australian by birth ) and had already travelled down the coast from Goa. My take on this is it's a lovely city beach in the vein of the one's in Italy. It's geared for the tourist but its not over done. Water does have a mild rip- but there are lifeguards. Water was clean.
My recommended day trip was to secure a sunbed in the flag area- have brunch/ lunch at the German Bakery ( see review) and dinner or a drink at Sunset at East Meets West Fusion. The window seats there are in the perfect spot for sunset. ( see review).
There were some nice shops ( I didn't explore the lighthouse) but I was lucky enough to catch the fisherman bringing in their days catch on Hawa beach ( the tiny beach around the corner from Kovalam) from around 700pm- 730pm. That was really cool. They were all working in unison like a tug of war ' heave, heave' etc.
Trivandrum can be hectic and hot so this was a good chance to take a break with a sea breeze.
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