World’s first magic park themed on magic, Magic Planet is located at the Kinfra Film and Video Park near Kazhakkoottam in Thiruvananthapuram district. Spread over 1.5 a…
The attractions and shows are staged at different venues in Magic Planet and they are easy to navigate for tourists. With food court, toilets, prayer hall, feeding rooms…
An emerging offbeat destination in Thiruvananthapuram, Vellayani Lake is the only freshwater lake in the district and is ideal for boating and bird watching
Situated close to the famed Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the shopping hub Chalai Market invites travellers to shop exclusive products of Kerala such as…
Thiruvananthapuram Fort area is situated around Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and its premises. Inside one finds structures used by the erstwhile royal family, including se…
Visit Kodanad Elephant Training Centre in Ernakulam to watch the playful giants up close. You can go for an elephant safari as well. The mahouts would assist you througho…
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
Azhimala Shiva Temple situated in Vizhinjam is one of the most popular pilgrim centres in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is noted for its 58-ft-tall statue of Lord Shiva…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) formerly known as Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute is an autonomous institute…
Kerala Legislature Complex and the Legislative Museum which throws light into the political history of the Kerala state is located at Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram district…
Asan Smarakam, located in Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, is a memorial dedicated to the revered Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan. This cultural center pays homage to the poet…
Ponmudi's idyllic hills, on the fringes of Thiruvananthapuram city in Kerala, served as the backdrop to India’s first ever mountain bike competition, Asian Mountain Bik…
In the sprawling 8.5 acres of Vellar in Kovalam, there now exists a world that celebrates the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala. Designed and implemented by Uralungal…
In the sprawling 8.5 acres of Vellar in Kovalam, there now exists a world that celebrates the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala. Designed and implemented by Uralungal…
One of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, situated in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram is a celebrated pilgrim centre…
With its crescent-shaped, palm-fringed beaches, golden sands and beautiful vistas, Kovalam is the favourite beach destination of any traveller. Earlier, in the 1970s, Kov…
At Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, one gets to experience Kerala in all its glory. The newly opened centre is a hub where the culture, heritage and art from across all th…
For the uninitiated travellers riding along the tiny coastal hamlet of Anchuthengu, the Anjengo or Anchuthengu Fort is bound to be a mighty surprise. It stands tall and i…
SUTMC, Sree Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam, a museum that offers a time-travel through the last two hundred years of Travancore. The paintings and photogra…
To generate awareness about biodiversity and Nature among people, Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) has developed first-ever biodiversity museum, Kerala Biodiversity…
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the outskirts of the capital city Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is a fascinating spot with its dam site, thick forest areas, c…
Akkulam Tourist village is a famous backwater destination and picnic spot with boating facilities situated in Thiruvananthapuram. It also has a children's park.
Sivagiri Mutt, the final resting place of the great saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru is located in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
The Kanakakunnu Palace located at the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city, it plays a welcoming host to a multitude of cultural events, seminars and programmes.
The Sree Chithra Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich. It also houses some e…
One of the first zoos in India, the Zoological Park in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, was established as early as 1859. A reptile house with different species of…
Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan, a multi-purpose cultural complex of Government of Kerala houses the personal belongings of the great Malayalam poet, the late Vyloppilly Sre…
A fishing village 2 km south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam is a natural port and one of the busiest fishing harbours in the district. It is all set to become the biggest shipping…
Kalakkayam Waterfall is situated in the forests near Idinjaar in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The waterfall is a part of the Mankayam stream originated from Agast…
Lying on the lap of the Agasthyakoodam hill range in the Western Ghats and located towards the east of Kerala's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram is Kottur. It is a region…
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, situated near the Neyyar Dam in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site
Oriental Research Institute and Manuscript Library functioning under the University of Kerala began in 1908, when a new library department was founded by the royalty of e…
Margi, one of the best among training and research centres in Kerala for major performing art forms like Kudiyattam, Nangiarkoothu and Kathakali and also for musical inst…
VJT Hall in Thiruvananthapuram is the most preferred venue for public functions in the city, this monument stands tall as a proud remnant of the colonial era.
Varkala, located between the backwater destination of Alappuzha and the internationally renowned beach of Kovalam in Kerala is a serene destination on the western coast o…
Keralam – Museum of History and Heritage is a museum housed in a building that exudes a mix of colonial as well as traditional architecture is located inside the p…
Mankayam waterfalls at Nedumangad Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram, Thirikakkayam waterfalls in Kozhikode and Mambara near Peechi dam are some of the lesser known waterfalls o…
Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is situated in Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala, India is one of the ideal spot to explore wildlife in Kerala. Crocodile watching, boating…
The Kumaran Asan National Institute of Culture, situated at Thonnakal, Thiruvananthapuram, carries the memories of the great poet, Kumaran Asan. It is the first memorial…
C.V.N. Kalari in Thiruvananthapuram is located inside the historic East Fort in the southern part of the city is a training centre for Kalarippayattu, kerala’ mart…
The unique architectural style of Kerala had a tremendous influence in the evolution of Kerala's mural tradition. Padmanabhapuram, Krishnapuram and Mattancherry palaces,…
Koyikkal Palace, built in the 17th century is located 18 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Since this palace is very old it has its own…
Kappil Lake is about 6 kilometers (3.75 miles) north of Varkala town. Bordered with coconut groves and trees this tranquil estuary roves gracefully and merges into the Ar…
Chirayinkeezhu is an important taluk in Trivandrum district and it is situated about 13 km from Varkala. The Sarkara Devi Temple, famous for the kaliyoot festival, is sit…
Kilimanoor palace, the royal house at Kilimanoor has a history that stretches back to some 300 years. Though the palace complex has some older buildings that are construc…
Backwaters of Kerala supported a much efficient transport system during the earlier times. Varkala was the southernmost part of this canal system. The British decided to…
Ponnumthuruth a lush green island is situated in the middle of the placid backwaters near Varkala. Ponnumthuruth literally means Golden Island in Malayalam. Ponnumthuruth…
Varkala has made a solid imprint in the area of health tourism with its Government owned Nature Cure Hospital. Established in the year 1978 the hospital is well furnished…
Apart from the Anjengo fort, there are many important landmarks that throw light into the place’s tryst with European colonial powers in Anchuthengu. A 130-feet ta…
Anchuthengu, formerly known as Anjengo, is a place situated about 12 km from Varkala en route to Kadakkavur. It is another coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District and…
Akathumuri a placid place with a picturesque view of the lake. There is a small coir making unit at Akathumuri. The place is a haven for birds and you can see a lot of b…
One of Malayalam cinema's greatest ever actors V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi, was born on 8 November 1937 at Chirayinkeezhu near Varkala as the youn…
Born into an aristocratic family on April 29, 1848 in Kilimanoor a small kingdom in Kerala, Raja Ravi Varma spent his childhood in a family were the fresh waft of creativ…
Nataraja Guru, a prominent social reformer and the founder of Narayana Gurukulam was one of the direct disciples of Sree Narayana Guru. Right from his childhood Natarajan…
Prem Nazir, one of the all time super stars in Malayalam film industry, was born on 7 April 1926 in Chirayikeezhu a small town near Varkala. His parents were Akkode Shahu…
The only foreign direct Sanyasin disciple of the Guru Earnest Clark pursued the path shown by the Guru eagerly. Attracted by many spiritual leaders of India he came to In…
Born in a rich Gowdasaraswath Brahmin family of Thalassery Swami Aanantha Theerthar (Anantha Shenoy) was the last disciple of Sree Narayana Guru. He was known for his ada…
Mambalam Vidyananda Swami was originally named by his parents as Ramankutty. His was a well known family in Kavalam, Kuttanadu, with many of its members as medical practi…
Sankarananda Swami was named by his parents as Sankaran. When he heard about the Guru and his social activities he decided to see him and visited him at Peringottukara as…
Atmananda Swami met Sree Narayana Guru when the Guru was visiting Talassery. Impressed by his knowledge in Sanskrit the Guru invited him to be a teacher at Adwaitha Ashra…
Govindananda Swami was born in Mulankadu near Ernakulam. He was ushered to the world of Guru’s principles by Bodhananda Swami. He established a Sree Narayana Ashra…
Despite his birth in an upper class Nair family Satyavrida Swami was attracted to the principles of the Guru. The Guru accepted Ayappan Pillai as his Sanyasin disciple na…
Before entering the sainthood Dharma Theerthar Swami was a proficient lawyer. His original name was Parameswara Menon. His activities against untouchability and other uno…
Chaithanya Swami was the second person to be ordained as a Sanyasin by the Guru. He was born in Varkala in 1877 as Narayana Pillai. It was Chattambi Swamikal who sent him…
Bodhananda Swami argued against inequality in the society. He traveled to many places in North India and he accepted the Sanyasin life at Jyothir Mutt in Kasi. The Guru a…
Born in 1859 in an orthodox Nair family in Aruvippuram Sivalinga Swami was one of the first and prominent disciples of Narayana Guru. In 1905 Ayappan Pillai accepted the…
The Guru’s works reflect his philosophies and outlook on life. The works include Advaitha Deepika, Atmopadesa Åšatakam, Bhadrakaalyashtakam, Daiva Dasakam, Daiva…
Sree Narayana Guru became one of the greatest proponents and re-evaluators of Advaita Vedanta, the principle of non-duality put forward by Adi Shankara Sree Narayana Guru…
Sree Narayana Guru was born on August 22, 1856 in a humble cottage in the pretty hamlet of Chempazhanthi near Thiruvananthapuram. His father was Madan Asan, a farmer, and…
One of the traditional dances of south India Mayilattam is performed only by female dancers by and large in the Hindu temples in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in veneration to Lo…
A traditional temple dance form that is prevalent in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The dance is usually performed by the devotees of Bhagavathy or Mari Am…
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple is situated at Manthara in Varkala. The presiding deity is Lord Krishna. The temple is known for several vibrant festivals and folk arts…
The idea of Sivagiri pilgrimage, known as Sivagiri Theerthadanam in Malayalam, was put forward by Sree Narayana Guru’s followers, Vallabhasseri Govindan Vaidyar an…
Sivagiri Mutt is one of the most popular pilgrim destinations of Kerala and is situated about 3 km from Varkala town. The renowned social reformer and sage Sree Narayana…
Karkidaka Vavu Bali, also called Bali, is the ritual performed in memory of the departed souls of ancestors. On the day of vavu or Amavasi (no moon day) people belonging…
Papanasam is one of the main beaches in Varkala which has a religious significance. It is believed that a dip in the waters here will wash away all the sins (papam) and h…
The second great annual festival in the temple of Sarkara Devi is the Meenabharani. The festival and the associated rituals were elaborated during the reign of king Dharm…
The Sarkara Devi Temple acquired the present fame and popularity with the introduction of Kaliyoot by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Travancore sovereign, in 1748.…
Sarkara Devi temple at Chirayinkeezhu near Varkala is one of the major pilgrim destinations in south India. It is situated south of the Chirayinkeezhu Taluk. The main dei…
Arattu festival in Janardhana temple flaunts the rich and vibrant colour of this place. This Arattu Festival commences with Kodiyettu (Flag Hoisting) on Karthika day and…
Several myths, legends and stories are associated with the origin and history of the temple. Most popular among them is the story related to Lord Brahma and Sage Narada.…
One of the ancient temples in Kerala, the Janardhana temple is a major pilgrim spot in Varkala. The temple, which has a history of some 2000 years, is located on a steep…
Varkala town is well connected through road, rail and waterways to Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. You can avail lodgings and accommodation at reasonable rates in Varkala.
Varkala has a distinctive topography. It not only harbours the scenic charm of a calm beach, but attains a majestic quality with the towering laterite cliffs along the be…
According to the census in 2001, Varkala has a population of about 50,000. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. The average literacy rate here is 88%.
Varkala is one of the major beaches in the southern Kerala the other being Kovalam. Apart from holding the charms of a quiet beach, Varkala is also a major pilgrim destin…
Varkala is one of the major beaches in the southern Kerala the other being Kovalam. Apart from holding the charms of a quiet beach, Varkala is also a major pilgrim destin…
Explore Balaramapuram in Thiruvananthapuram, famous for its traditional handloom sarees and fine cotton fabrics. Weavers here use age-old methods without modern machines…
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant coastal town of Varkala in this immersive 360 video experience. Feel the salty breeze caress your skin as you stand at…
Attukal Pongala is the annual festival of the Attukal Devi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The ten-day festival culminates with the offering of 'Pongala' ( a sweet delicacy…
Located about 45 km from the city, the waterfall in the Kallar village near Ponmudi hills offers a glimpse of the natural grandeur surrounded by the Western Ghats.
Nestled on the foothills of the Agasthya hills of Western Ghats, Bonacaud in Thiruvananthapuram district is a pristine, green haven that presents a multitude of experienc…
A popular tourist spot, these mountain tops of Kerala stand in the backdrop of the gurgling
Kallada river, along with the tumult of the playful Meenmutty Waterfalls, are…
Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram is a favourite beach destination for travellers far and near. With her sun-kissed beaches, clear blue waves and serene atmos, Varkala…
The Koyikkal Palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram was built in the 16th century for Umayamma Rani (the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684) of the Venad ro…
‘Kuthiramalika’ means “palace of horses” is situated in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram. The name derives from the 122 smiling horses carved into the beams th…
Designed and implemented by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS Ltd), the Arts and Crafts village at Vellar in Thiruvananthapuram exhibits tradition…
Located at the heart of the city, Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram district plays a welcoming host to a multitude of cultural events, seminars and other programm…
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach in God's Own Country. This beach destination offers experiences such as sunbathing, swimming, catamaran cruises, and water sp…
At Perumathura, a sleepy little hamlet in Thiruvananthapuram, you get to experience the ocean in a new dimension. You can either walk along the golden sandy stretches and…
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a magnificent 16th century palace situated in Thuckalay, 64 km away from Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The palace is located at the Keral…
Ponmudi situated 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram city is an enchanting hill station destination famous for its mist covered hills. The place offers excellent trekking trail…
Located around 53 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 8 km from Varkala, Kappil Beach and backwaters are famous destinations ideal for the travellers and picknickers.
C V N Kalari is located at East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram. Kalarippayattu, the mother of Martial art forms in the world is teaching here. This Kalari was dedicated to C…
Utharam Kayam located on the lap of the Agasthya hills is a dense forest studded with thick vegetation. This forest area houses a large variety of medicinal plants and is…
Thiruvallam is a serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, is famous for its canoe rides, kayaking and cruises in kettuvalloms.
Bonacaud, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, is the base station for exploring the well-known Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills of the Western Ghats. It offers a fascina…
Shankhumugham Beach is an ideal beach location for tourists and travellers from around the world. It is situated in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and is the perfect…
Keralam is a museum of history and heritage in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. It is a joint venture of Kerala Tourism and the State Department of Archaeology.
Kilimanoor Palace, the birth place of the renowned painter Raja Ravi Varma, is situated in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This palace holds a very special place…
Anjengo or Anjuthengu is a place of historical importance located near Varkala, a popular beach destination. Anjuthengu, according to the local folks, means a small area…
The Koyikkal Palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal family. Today the Palace houses a Folk…
Chowara is a picturesque beach destination and a fishing hamlet near Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram district. The Azhimalathara Beach nearby is an interesting place to vis…
Kallar is situated on the way to the popular hill station Ponmudi, in Thiruvananthapuram district. This picnic spot is famous for its attractive round-shaped boulders and…
Kuthiramalika Palace is situated adjacent to Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram district. Also known as Puthenmalika, it was built by Maharaja Swathi…
ISMA or Indian School of Martial Arts is situated at Parassala in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It is an ideal training centre for the ancient martial art f…
Varkala, lying on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district is a calm and quiet hamlet. Apart from the beach, the mineral water springs, the Sivagiri Mutt, the Janardh…
Kovalam is located 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of Kerala. This shallow beach with three adjacent crescent beaches offer leisure options like Sunbathi…
KCS Panicker Gallery, is an art gallery dedicated to the eminent painter KCS Panicker. The art gallery is located near Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram.
Sarjnya Emradee is already bowled over by the land and its people. It is one of the noted training and research centres in Kerala, dealing with performing art forms like…
Sree Chithra Enclave in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala depicts he history of the Travancore Royal Family and displays their personal belongings and artifacts.
Soorya Festival, an annual cultural event organised by the Soorya Stage and Film Society, is one of the longest and most prestigious cultural events in India.
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort, one of the earliest Ayurvedic resorts in the world has won the State Tourism Award Winners 2010 - 11 for the category of the Best Appr…
The prestigious Sri Swathi Thirunal College of Music, named after the great Swathi Thirunal, the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore has a legacy of several decades. A four-…
Kalariyil Dharmikam ashram, a well known institution for Kalarippayattu or martial art form of kerala training. It is located at at Parasuvaikkal in the southern part of…
Navaratri, which literally means nine nights, falls in the months of September / October, every year. In Kerala the final three days of Navaratri – Ashtami, Navami…
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India is located at East Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Ind…
Kathakali the supreme art form of Kerala has always had followers and gurus whose devotion and passion for this art helped to sustain it during the trials of time. Madavo…
Winner of the Kerala Tourism award in the category for the 'best three-star hotel,' Travancore Heritage, located at Chowara is one of the pioneers in beachside resorts in…
Peppara sanctuary is at about a distance of 50 km to the northeast of the city of Thiruvananthapuram and is located in Nedumangad taluk. The Peppara Dam constructed acros…
Nishagandhi and Utsavam are the two cultural events organized by Kerala tourism for the promotion of dance and music and traditional performing art forms of Kerala held e…
East fort, called the nerve centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, especially if one is to take into account its place in history or the current scenar…
