22 Best Sightseeing Tourist Spots in Trivandrum With Timings and Entry Charges

TRIVANDRUM SIGHTSEEING LOCATIONS AND ENTRY TICKET CHARGES

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Trivandrum being the capital city of Kerala has got many sightseeing options especially for students and family groups. Most of them have got specific entry timings and ticket charges. In this article we are trying to cover maximum details regarding the sightseeing and major Tourist spots in Trivandrum for groups and their entry ticket charges . Please note that most of the sightseeing locations are closed on Mondays. It includes Entry timings for Trivandrum Zoo, Art Gallery, Napier Museum etc.. The Entry Fees  for Trivandrum Zoo, Planetarium, Magic planet etc.. are given in detailed manner. Many tourist spots like Planetarium, Zoo, Magic Planet , Veli etc.. give concession for large groups and students for entry tickets.

 

1: Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple:

Padmanabha Temple
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple is located at East Fort in the heart of the city and this temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture and  is believed to be the world’s richest temple.

Please note that only Hindus are allowed to enter inside Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple


Dress code at Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple:
For entering Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, devotees should follow a strict dress code prescribed by temple authorities and it is as follows:

Dress Code for Men entering Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple:   Men should wear Mundu ( dhoti – cloth worn around the waist of men going down up to the heels) and SHOULD NOT wear any shirt.

Dress Code for Women entering Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple:   Women should wear Sari/ Mundum Neriyathum (Set Mundu), skirt and blouse or half sari. Women should NOT wear any Pants (Churidar/ Jeans) Or T Shirts or similar kind of dress.

Dhotis are available for rent at the temple entrance. Nowadays temple authorities allow wearing of dhotis over pants or churidhar to avoid inconvenience to the devotees.


Worship time at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Morning hours:
03:30 a.m. to 04:45 a.m. (Nirmalya Darshanam)
06:30 a.m. to 07:00 a.m.
08.30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Evening hours:
05:00 p.m. to 06:15 p.m.
06:45 p.m. to 07:20 p.m.

Contact No:
+91 471 2464606

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly1 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

 

2: Kuthiramalika ( Horse Palace) :

Trivandrum Sightseeing- Kuthiramalika
Kuthiramalika- The Horse palace

Situated close to Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, near East Fort Trivandrum. Kuthiramalika is also known as Horse palace. Every year Swathi Sangeetholsavam is being conducted here. This Palace was built by Travancore King Swathi Thirunal who himself was a great musician and it the museum along with palace displays different paintings collections of the royal family

Kuthiramalika Entry Timings: 9.00 am to 12.45 PM & 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Kuthiramalika Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children Indian Students Group Foreigners
30 10 15 100

Contact No: +91 471 2473952

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly1 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

 

3: Napier Museum:

Trivandrum Musuems
Napier Museum

Napier museum is situated in museum compound close to Trivandrum Zoo in heart of the city.

Named after former Madras Governor General John Napier, this museum houses rare collection of archeological findings, bronze idols, ivory carvings etc… revealing the rich culture of Kerala

Napier Museum Entry Timings: 10.00 am to 4.45 PM

Closed on:  All Mondays, Wednesday forenoons, Republic day (January 26), Independence day (August 15), Thiruvonam and Mahanavami

Napier Museum Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
10 5

Contact No: +91 471 2316275

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 2 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

 

4: Natural History Museum:

History Museum In trivandrum
National History Museum

Natural History Museum is also is situated in museum compound adjacent to Napier Museum.

It has got galleries like the skeletal, bird, animal and taxidermy along with a museum. Photography not permitted in the museum

National History Museum Entry Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 PM

Closed on:  All Mondays, Wednesday forenoons.

National History Museum Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
10 5

Contact No: 91 471 2318294

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 2 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

 

5: Zoological Park:

Trivandrum Zoo
Trivandrum Zoological Garden

Zoological Park in Trivandrum was opened in 1859 and is considered to be one of the first Zoo’s in India. The park houses rare species of reptiles and mammals. Like many national parks in Kerala, plastic is strictly banned inside the park.

Trivandrum Zoo Entry Timings: 9.00 am to 6.15 PM

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Trivandrum Zoo Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children Foreigners Camera Permit
20 5 20 25

Contact No: +91 471 2316275

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 3 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 5 km

 

6: Sree Chitra Art Gallery:

Trivandrum Art gallery
Sree Chitra Art Gallery Trivandrum

Sree Chitra Art gallery was opened by Maharaja of Travancore Sree chithira  Thirunal in 1935. It is situated very close to Napier Museum and houses rare painting collections of Raja Ravi Verma, Nicholas Roerich and Svetlova and extra ordinary works of Mugal, Rajput and Tanjore Art.

Sri Chitra Art Gallery Entry Timings: 10.00 am to 4.45 PM

Closed on:  All Mondays and Wednesday forenoons

Sree Chitra Art Gallery Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
10 5

Contact No: +91 471 2473952

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 2 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

 

7: Priyadarshini Planetarium (Kerala Science and Technology Museum) :

Established in 1994, it is the first hybrid Planetarium in India with tilted dome suitable for giving live astronomy classes and film shows. It can project starry night sky of any Earth location at any point of time using high opto mechanical projector. It’s a must see spot for School and college students group.

Trivandrum Priyadarshini Planetarium Show Timings in Malayalam:   10.30 am, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm

Trivandrum Priyadarshini Planetarium Show Timings in English:   12 Noon

Show Duration:   30 minutes. | Seating Capacity:   224

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Trivandrum Priyadarshini Planetarium Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children Students Group
60 30 30

Contact No: +91 471 2306024/25

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 4 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 4 km

 

8: Neyyar Dam:

Neyyar Dam boating Crocodile park and lion safari
Neyyar Dam & Wildlife Park

Neyyar dam is an ideal picnic spot 32 kms away from Trivandrum city with a dam, lake and it’s a part of Neyyar wild life sanctuary which houses different species including elephants, tiger, reptiles, tortoise, etc.… Attractions at Neyyar dam includes boating  lion safari park and the crocodile breeding center.

Neyyar Dam and Boating Timings: 10.00 am- 4.00 pm

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Neyyar Dam Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
250 125

Contact No: +91 471 2360762

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 32km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 38 km

 

9: Veli Tourist Village:

Veli Boating
Veli Tourist Village

Veli tourist village is an ideal picnic spot for families with children where Veli Lake meets Arabian Sea. Boating facilities, swimming pool and children’s park are the major attractions.

Veli Tourist Village Entry Timings: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Open on all days.

Veli Tourist Village Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
10 5

 

Veli Tourist Village Boat Rental Charges  (10 am to 5. 30 pm):

Safari Boat Rs. 60/ head
Speed Boat Rs. 600 for 4 persons
Pedal Boat Rs. 60 for half an hr. ( 2 Seats)

 

Veli Tourist Village Swimming Pool charges per hour (in INR)

Adult Children
25 15

Contact No: +91 471 2500785

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 8 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 3 km

 

10: Aakulam Tourist Village:

Aakulam boating and swimming pool
Aakulam Tourist Village

Aakulam tourist village is a picnic spot run by DTPC Trivandrum and it includes children’s park, boating facilities and swimming pool for adults and kids.

Aakulam Tourist Village Entry Timings: 9.30 am to 7.00 pm.

Open on all days.

Aakulam Tourist village Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
10 5

 

Aakulam Tourist Village Boat Rental Charges  (10 am to 5. 30 pm):

Safari Boat ( 20 minutes) Rs. 400 for 12 persons ( 20 minutes)
Speed Boat ( 10 minutes) Rs. 600 for 4 persons
Pedal Boat  ( 30 minutes) Rs. 60  for 2 persons and Rs. 100 for 4 persons
Raw Boat  ( 30 minutes) Rs. 60  for 2 persons and Rs. 100 for 4 persons

 

Aakulam Tourist Village  Swimming Pool charges per hour (in INR)

Adult Children
30 20

Note: An additional entry charge of Rs. 5 to be given for swimming pool per hr.

Contact No: +91 471 2443043

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 10 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 7 km

 

11: Padmanaphapuram ( Wooden Palace) :

Thackaly palace
Padmanahapuram Palace

This Palace was built in 16th Century by Iravi Varma Kuleshakara Perumal who ruled  Venad during  1592-1609. Later the Kind Marthanada Varma dedicated  kingdom to his family deity Sree Padmanabha and hence the name came as Padmanabhapuram. This woodenPalace is a fine specimen of ancient  Kerala’s style of architecture. Even though presently it is situated in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, still the land and place belongs to Government of Kerala and this palace is maintained by Archaeological department- Government of Kerala.

Padmanabhapuram Palace Entry Timings: 9.00 to 4.30 pm.

Closed on:  All Mondays and National Holidays

Padmanabhapuram Palace Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children Foreigners
35 15 300

Contact No: 04651 250 255

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Nagercovil (NGT), nearly 16 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 52 km

Note: If coming by bus from Trivandrum, take any bus to Nagercovil and alight at Thackaly. from there you can hire an auto – 5 minutes journey to Palace from bus stop.

12: Kappil Beach and Boat club:

Kappil Priyadarshini Boat club
Kappil Beach and Boat Club

Kappil is a scenic location away from city where you can see the sea meeting lake. Its close to another beach destination Varkala and Priyadharshini boat club arranges boating experience for the tourists. It is situated 50 kms from Trivandrum city.

Kappil Boat Club Entry Timings: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Open on all days.

Kapiil Boat Rental  Charges (10 am to 5. 30 pm):

Safari Boat ( 60 minutes) Rs. 600
Speed Boat ( 30 minutes) Rs. 750
Pedal Boat  ( 30 minutes) Rs. 50 for 2 Seater and Rs. 75  for 4 seater
Raw Boat  ( 30 minutes) Rs. 75  for 4 seater

Contact No: +91 470 2662323

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Varkala Sivagiri, nearly1 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 55 km

 

13: Kovalam Beach and Light House:  

Kovalam Beach
Kovalam Beach and Light House

Kovalam is an internationally known Beach destination comprising three adjacent crescent shaped beaches namely Light house beach, Samudra beach and Kovalam beach.

From the light house, you get the spectacular view of Kovalam beach and surrounding palms.

Kovalam Light house Entry Timings (Light House): 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Open on all days

Kovalam Light House Entry Ticket Charges (in INR) for Light House

Adult Children
10 5

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly15 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 14 km

 

14: Vizhinjam beach and Fishing Harbour

Vizhinjam is a fishing village situated 2 kms from Kovalam. One of the largest port is being constructed at Vizhinjam and it has houses the busiest fishing harbor of Trivandrum.

From the light house, you get the spectacular view of Kovalam beach and surrounding palms.

Open on all days

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 14 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 12 km

 

15: Sagarika Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium: 

Vizhinjam Aquarium
Sagarika Marine Aquarium

Located very close to the beach, Aquarium is comparatively quite small. But the fish have been interestingly arranged in clean, well labelled aquariums. The highlight is a few turtle ponds just outside the aquarium.

  Sagarika Marine Aquarium Vizhinjam Entry  Timings   9.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Open on all days

Sagarika Marine Aquarium Vizhinjam Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult Children
20 10

Contact No: +91 471 2480224

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly14 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 12 km

 

16: Chowra Beach:

Beaches in trivandrum
Chowra Beach

Its another beach destination near Trivandrum. This beach is famous for fishing activities.

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 20 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 24 km

 

17: Poovar Beach & Backwaters:

Poovar Estuary
Poovar- Beach & Backwaters

Poovar is a drive away destination from Trivandrum city with an exceptional view of beach and backwaters. Many private parties arranges different types of boating in lake.

Timings for Backwater boating at Poovar: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Open on all days

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly23 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 25 km

 

18: Elephant Rehabilitation Centre- Kottoor :

Kottoor Eleohant Rehabilitation Centre
Elephant Rehabilitation Centre

Kottoor Elephant rehabilitation center is an ideal location for animal lovers who wish to see elephant being fed and taken bath. Best time to visit is between 8 to 11.30 am.

Elephant Rehabilitation Centre Entry Timings: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Elephant rehabilitation Centre Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

Adult
20

 

Elephant Ride Charges at Trivandrum Elephant rehabilitation centre (in INR)

Adult ( 10 minutes)
300

Contact No: +91 472 2850827

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly35 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 40km

 

 

19: Magic Planet:

Magic Planet claims to be the world’s first magic theme park showcasing the wonders of magic and its endless possibilities to public. It is located inside KINFRA Film and Video park- Kazhakuttam.

Magic Planet Entry Timings: 10.00 am to   5.00 pm.

Closed on:  All Mondays.

Magic Planet Entry Ticket Charges (in INR)

  Week Days Week Ends and Holidays
Adult 400 450
Children 300 350

Contact No: +91 471 3208777, 9446540483, 9446540395

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station: Kazhakuttam- 3 kms & Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 19 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 16 km

 

20: Ponmudi:

Hill Station near Trivandrum
Ponmudi

Ponmudi is a small hill station in Trivandrum located 1100meters above sea level. Ponmudi is an ideal place for trekking and nature lovers.

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station:   Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 61km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 67 km

 

21: Papanasham Beach – Varkala    

Varkala Beach
Papanasham Beach- Varkala


Varkala is a beach destination around 50 kms towards north of Trivandrum city and the famous Papanasham beach is located 10 kms from Varkala

Other Attractions: Mineral water springs, The Sivagiri Mutt (Final Resting Place of Sree Narayana Guru) and a 2000-year- old Vishnu Temple.

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station:   Varkala Sivagiri nearly 3km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 57 km

 

22: Shangumugham Beach

Trivandrum Beaches
Shangumugam Beach

After Kovalam, Shangumugham beach is the most popular beach in Trivandrum. Apart from beach, children’s park and iconic mermaid statue are the other attractions.

Distance from nearest Railway / Airport

Nearest railway station:   Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), nearly 11km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), nearly 6 km

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