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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala which formerly known as Trivandrum is gateway to one of the most beautiful Indian states, Kerala. Stretching along the southern coast of the country, with the Backwaters reaching deep into the verdant countryside, Kerala affords a fascinating experience. The city of the Thousand - headed Anatha, the holy serpent on which Lord Vishnu reclines. Trivandrum is one of the most beautiful cities of India. Perched on undulating terrain of low coastal hills near the southern edge of the Indian mainland, clean and green Trivandrum, which was previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with trading tradition dateing back to 1000 BC.

Padmanabha Temple

Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple is located 1 Km from the Central Railway station, Trivandrum. The temple, known for the Mural paintings and stone carvings is one among the 108 temples dedicated to Vishnu in India. A magnificent array of gods, goddesses, nymphs, sprites and demons adorn the seven-storey 'gopuram' that forms the temple tower. Outside the temple courtyard, there is a medley of shops that sell souvenirs, handicrafts, woodcarvings and handiwork of sandal. One can witness the craftsmen do their work right from carving the wood to polishing

Observatory/Zoologocial Garden

This is one of the oldest observatories in the country. The observatory is located opposite the eastern gate of the Government Museum and has a well laid garden.

Zoological gardens

The zoo in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the oldest and best in the country. It has a wide verity of fauna including overseas specimens. The zoo set among woodlands and lakes, beautifully landscaped, is a natural habitat for the animals.

Kerala State S & T Museum

The Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, established in 1984, is situated close to the Napier museum and the Postmaster General's Office in Thiruvananthapuram. It serves as a dynamic medium of science communication and the activities are aimed at popularisation of science among the common man especially students. This is a study-cum-recreation center and an important tourist attraction. The museum aims at setting up of galleries with working/animated and participatory type of exhibits, on all disciplines of science and technology. Organizing and conducting mobile and temporary science exhibitions and competitions along with science film shows and conducting science educational programmes through TV, radio and other media of communication are some of its objectives.

A rare collection of electronic components are displayed at the Electronics Engineering Gallery. Visitors can acquire information about the natural form of electricity, its generation, distribution, application and usage with the help of various exhibits at the Electrical Engineering Gallery. Educative medical and bio-medical film shows and interactive working models of bio-medical equipments along with animation graphics on computers and digital announcement systems are the major highlights of the Bio-Medical Engineering Gallery. Interactive models on basic mathematical principles and number spectrum are exhibited at the Mathematical Puzzle Corner.

Neyyar Dam

Neyyar Dam is situated around 32 km east of Thiruvananthapuram. It is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. This area has some of the rarest medicinal herbs in Kerala. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1958. Covering a total area of 128 sq km, it is located at the foot of the Western Ghats. The sanctuary, of which the dam is a part, is the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boars, porcupines, tigers and a variety of snakes.

It is the drainage basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar. The sanctuary has a wide variety of vegetation and landscape, ranging from tropical wet evergreen forest to grasslands. The best way to explore the sanctuary is by boat.

Sri Chithra Art Gallery

It is located near the Napier Museum, and displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali

Open 1000 - 1700 hrs. Closed on Mondays & Wednesday morning

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum

Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was an art lover and a social reformer of that time. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and a variety of snakes. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site. Boating facility is the best way to explore complete vicinity.

The Kanakakunnu Palace

This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum building is an architectural splendour. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park.

Veli Tourist Village

An exciting place for picnics, the Veli Tourist Village is built near the Veli lagoon fringed with greenery and easily accessible by road. Veli is located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. The village provides an excellent atmosphere for relaxing.

A beautifully landscaped garden and facilities for swimming, boating, etc, on the placid waters of the lake attract hundreds of visitors everyday.

The village is borded by Veli lagoon and Arabian sea which makes it one of the picturesque location. The lagoon is separated from the sea by narrow sand bar. Besides water sports, am 18 acre waterfront park with floating bridge connects the village to the Shankhumukham beach and also there is a children's park around the floating bridge.

The village is now open from 10 am to 8 pm.

Napier Museum

The Napier Museum was established by the ruler of Travancore in 1855 and is named after the then Madras Governor, General John Napier. Chisholm, its British architect, combined Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian styles of architecture in his design. This architectural splendour has a natural air conditioning system which keeps the museum pleasant in any weather.

Napier Museum houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot, ivory carvings and life-size Kathakali dancers. The figurines preserved here amply illustrate the varying features of South-Indian sculpture from the 8th to 18th century.

Napier Museum forms part of the attractions within the Museum premises such as the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Trivandrum Zoo and Natural History Museum.

Timings : Open from Tuesdays to Sundays - 10 am to 4.45 pm. On Wednesdays, the museum opens only at 1 pm.