Plan one day trip to Thiruvananthapuram

One day in Thiruvananthapuram

If you have only a day to spend in Thiruvananthapuram, you can visit the following places.

Kovalam beach

kovalam beach
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Kovalam beach is one of the highly visited beaches of India. And it is totally worth. You can find many picturesque locations, lighthouse, umbrella dining, etc. here.

Address: Kovalam, Kerala 695527, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Kuthiramalika, 25 minutes drive

Kuthiramalika

Puthenmalika palace, Thiruvananthapuram
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Kuthiramalika means the mansion of horses. It is a palace of Travancore royals, built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. It is also known by the name Puthenmalika (meaning- new mansion). The palace is a live example of typical Kerala architecture.

Address: Bhajanpura Palace Road, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Padmanabhaswamy temple, 10 minutes walk

Padmanabhaswamy temple

Padmanabhaswamy temple Thiruvananthapuram
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It is a holy temple built in the year 1729. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the richest temples in India. It has mystery chambers which people believe to be filled with valuable jewels. Encompassing the enigma, those who tried to open the chambers, suffered unnatural deaths.

Address: West Nada, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India

Time to spend: 2 hours

Next destination: Napier museum, 15 minutes drive

You can read the buzz about hidden treasure in the Padmanabhaswamy temple here.

Napier museum

Napier museum
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It is an art and natural history museum. The museum structure itself depicts the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style.

Address: LMS Vellayambalam Road, Palayam, Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday); 01:00 PM to 04:45 PM (Wednesday); Monday closed

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Shankumugham Beach, 25 minutes drive

Shankumugham Beach

Shankumugham Beach
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Shankumugham Beach is yet again a serene beach in the city. It is a perfect place to relax and shop seashore handicrafts.

Address: Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Veli lake and village, 15 minutes drive

Veli lake and village

Veli lake thiruvananthapuram
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It is a scenic lake with floating cafes, sculptures, etc. You can also stroll in the surrounding village.

Address: Veli Road, Veli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695021, India

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also rent a cab in Thiruvananthapuram and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.

Route plan

One day in Thiruvananthapuram
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Itanagar: One day trip planner

One day in Itanagar

Itanagar, often less spoken is a beautiful capital city of the Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Set in the foothills of Himalayas, Itanagar welcomes the travelers with warmth with beautiful Ita Fort and colorful Buddhist monasteries.

If you have only a day to spend in here, you can visit the following places.

Ita Fort

Ita Fort Itanagar
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It is the historic landmark of the region. In fact, the city of Itanagar is named after this fort. Constructed during the 14th century, Ita Fort translates to a mansion of brick.

Address: Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, 791111

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: State Museum, 11 minutes drive

State Museum

state museum itanagar
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The State Museum of Itanagar showcases the cultural artifacts of the region.

Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Gompa, 5 minutes walk

Gompa

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It is a beautiful Buddhist temple in Itanagar and a place of social gathering. It was consecrated by the Dalai Lama and reflects Tibetan architectural style.

Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Science Center, 15 minutes drive

Science Center

Science Center itanagar
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It is a science museum with instruments and structures to experience the laws of physics.

Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Tuesday to Saturday), 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sunday), Monday closed

Time to spend: 1.5 hours

Next destination: Indira Gandhi Park, 5 minutes drive

Indira Gandhi Park

Indira Gandhi Park Itangar
Glimpse of plantation at Indira Gandhi Park of Itanagar

It is an urban park with ornate plantations often used as a picnic spot by the locals.

Address: E- Sector, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Contact: +91 80147 89857

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also book a taxi in Itanagar on day rental for sightseeing and onward journey.

Route plan

One day in Itanagar
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