Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave

Considered to be the smallest rock-cut shrine in southern India, the Vizhinjam Rock-cut cave is dated to back to 8th century. The shrine has a central cell with an independent sculpture of Dakshinamurthy and on either side of the cell are unfinished sculptures of Siva and Parvathi. It is believed to be one of the earliest rock-cut cave temples in Kerala. This rock cut cave is now a protected monument under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India since 1965.

Temple Timings: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs. It remains closed on Mondays.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 12 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 13 km

Where to Stay

Homestay

Camrose House

V P VIII/1334, Azhakulam
Muttacaud P. O.
471-2482502
9847661517

Approximate Distance: 2.61 KM

Hotel

Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam

Poovar - Vizhinjam Road
Vizhinjam
471-2267333
8589982204, 8045104510, 8045104520

Approximate Distance: 6.81 KM

Serviced Villa

Patrick Nivas

63/1118, Light House Beach, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kerala 695521
9495349384

Approximate Distance: 4.33 KM

Hotel

Indrapuri Rajadhani

471-2332424 2332525, 2547755
9446046450

Approximate Distance: 9.71 KM

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Location

Latitude: 8.42347, Longitude: 76.996078