Plan one day trip to Thiruvananthapuram

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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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