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

Hotel

Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village

Chowara P.O.
South of Kovalam
471-2266222 2266111, 2268101
9447766222

Approximate Distance: 7.72 KM

Hotel

Hotel Sea View Palace, Kovalam

Light House Beach
Vizhinjam P. O.
8111963233, 9496737393

Approximate Distance: 4.62 KM

Hotel

Kovalam Beach Hotel

Kovalam Beach (Eve's Beach)
2nd Beach Road
471-2483200 2483500, 2483400
9496873737

Approximate Distance: 4.31 KM

Homestay

MINI VILLA

-9495044185 9497834185
9447890650

Approximate Distance: 9.43 KM

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Location

Latitude: 8.42347, Longitude: 76.996078