Plan one day trip to Thiruvananthapuram
If you have only a day to spend in Thiruvananthapuram, you can visit the following places.
Kovalam beach
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Kovalam beach is one of the highly visited beaches of India. And it is totally worth. You can find many picturesque locations, lighthouse, umbrella dining, etc. here.
Address: Kovalam, Kerala 695527, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Kuthiramalika, 25 minutes drive
Kuthiramalika
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Kuthiramalika means the mansion of horses. It is a palace of Travancore royals, built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. It is also known by the name Puthenmalika (meaning- new mansion). The palace is a live example of typical Kerala architecture.
Address: Bhajanpura Palace Road, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Padmanabhaswamy temple, 10 minutes walk
Padmanabhaswamy temple
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It is a holy temple built in the year 1729. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the richest temples in India. It has mystery chambers which people believe to be filled with valuable jewels. Encompassing the enigma, those who tried to open the chambers, suffered unnatural deaths.
Address: West Nada, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next destination: Napier museum, 15 minutes drive
You can read the buzz about hidden treasure in the Padmanabhaswamy temple here.
Napier museum
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It is an art and natural history museum. The museum structure itself depicts the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style.
Address: LMS Vellayambalam Road, Palayam, Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday); 01:00 PM to 04:45 PM (Wednesday); Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Shankumugham Beach, 25 minutes drive
Shankumugham Beach
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Shankumugham Beach is yet again a serene beach in the city. It is a perfect place to relax and shop seashore handicrafts.
Address: Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Veli lake and village, 15 minutes drive
Veli lake and village
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It is a scenic lake with floating cafes, sculptures, etc. You can also stroll in the surrounding village.
Address: Veli Road, Veli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695021, India
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also rent a cab in Thiruvananthapuram and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.
Route plan
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