Places to Visit in and Around Thiruvananthapuram

 

Kovalam is a coastal town on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Kerala. About 13 km from Trivandrum, and 212 km from Kochi, it is one of the most famous places to visit in Kerala. It can be visited along with the Trivandrum tour packages.
Kovalam means 'A grove of coconut trees and the whole area beyond the shores around Kovalam is filled with the endless sight of coconut trees offering magnificent views while approaching the beach. Often called the 'Paradise of the South', Kovalam is one of the wonderful places to visit near Trivandrum.
Light House Beach, Vizhinjam Mosque, Samudra Beach, and Eve's Beach are the must-include places in Kovalam packages. There are several activities for tourists, like sunbathing, swimming, and catamaran cruising. Kovalam is also famous for its Ayurvedic massages and many yoga resorts.

Distance from the Hotel: 08 Kms (15 Min)

 

The Azhimala Shiva temple near Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, though dating back to the 16th century, has been drawing visitors in hordes in recent times. What is pulling the crowds is the massive and magnificent statue of Lord Shiva that stands atop a rock against the backdrop of the cascading waves of the Arabian Sea.
Shiva temples across India have a unique mystical aura and the 58-ft-tall Statue of Lord Shiva in Azhimala inspires awe with its gigantic presence that exudes grandeur. The Azhimala Siva statue images have been creating a stir on the internet and we felt blessed to be standing beneath the sacred feet of Lord Shiva at the Azhimala Shiva Temple, near the Azhimala Cliff Beach.

Distance from the Hotel: 1.5 Kms (6 Min)
Timings: 05:30AM to 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM (Monday - Saturday), 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM (Sunday)

 

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India. Similarly, the Museum and Botanical Gardens are also one of the oldest of their kind in the country. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1816–1846), the ruler of Travancore during 1830–1846, was the visionary behind the establishment of the Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo. He had a broad variety of animals, including elephants in his horse breeding centre. In the Trivandrum, stables he incorporated a menagerie and kept tigers, panthers cheetahs, deer, bears and a lioness there. It was however left to his brother Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma and the then British Resident General Cullen which resulted in the establishment of Napier Museum and Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram. A committee was formed in 1855 with the Maharaja of Travancore as Patron, General Cullen as president, The Elaya Raja as vice president and Mr. Allen Brown as Secretary of the Committee and the Director of Museum. The Museum was thrown open to the Public in September 1857. But the Museum by itself could not attract the people much, and therefore a Zoo and a park were started in 1859. The zoo was originally built with the typical iron-barred cages prevalent at the time, and was designed for recreational purposes, but with increased loss of forest and wildlife due to human development, the goal of the Zoo has changed from recreation to conservation.

Distance from the Hotel: 22 Kms (40 Min)
Timings: 09:00AM to 05:00 PM (Tuesday - Sunday) | Monday - Closed

 

Ponmudi (the Golden Peak) also known as Kashmir of Kerala is a hill station in Trivandrum District of Kerala in India. It is located 22km west of Vithura town, 53 km north-east of Trivandrum City, 78 km south-east of Varkala town and 69 km north-east of Kovalam Beach at an altitude of 1,100 m (3,600 ft). Ponmudi (Varayadumotta) peak is a part of the Western Ghats Mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. Ponmudi is a popular honeymoon destination in South India. The normal temperature of Ponmudi is between 18 and 25 °C (64 and 77 °F).

Distance from the Hotel: 64.7 Kms (2 Hrs 03 Min)

 

Kottur Elephant Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre located near Kappukadu in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala is an elephant sanctuary and rehabilitation centre. Started in 2006 as an elephant sanctuary, the Kerala government announced a project in 2019 to expand it as an elephant rehabilitation centre with international standards. When completed, it will become the largest rehabilitation centre for the elephants in the world. It is also the first rehabilitation centre for elephants in India, constructed at an estimated cost of ?105 crores. The centre is spread across 176 hectares of forest and currently have 16 elephants, with a capacity to accommodate 50 elephants in future after completion.

Distance from the Hotel: 33.9 Kms (1 Hr 06 Min)
Timings: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Tuesday & Wednesday)

 

Kanyakumari - 'The Virgin Princess', referring to Devi Kanya Kumari), also known as Cape Comorin, is a city in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and the southernmost city in mainland India, thus referred to as 'The Land's End'. The city is situated 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of Thiruvananthapuram city, and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Nagercoil, the headquarters of Kanyakumari district.
Kanyakumari is a popular tourist destination and pilgrimage centre in India. Notable tourist spots include its unique sunrise and sunset points, the 41-metre (133 ft) Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial off the coast. Lying at the tip of peninsular India, the town is bordered on the west, south and east by the Laccadive Sea. It has a coastal line of 71.5 kilometres (44.4 mi) stretched on the three sides.

Distance from the Hotel: 71.1 Kms (02 Hrs)