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Tourist Destinations

Jatayu Earth’s Centre (Chadayamangalam)

Jatayu Earth’s Center is home to the world’s largest bird sculpture and combines mythology, landscape, and adventure tourism in a single destination. The hilltop location offers panoramic views, cable car access, and a unique blend of culture and nature experiences.

Approx. Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 15 – 20 minutes

Kilimanoor Palace (Birthplace of Raja Ravi Varma)

Kilimanoor Palace is the birthplace of the legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma and showcases traditional Kerala royal architecture. It offers visitors a glimpse into Kerala’s artistic heritage and history.

Approx. Distance: 2–3 km
Travel time: 5–10 minutes

Varkala Cliff & Beach

Varkala is Kerala’s only cliff-top beach destination famous for sunsets, cafés, shopping streets, yoga retreats and Ayurveda centres. It is perfect for a relaxed seaside experience.

Approx. Distance: 20–25km
Travel time: 45-50 minutes

Sivagiri Mutt & Janardanaswamy Temple (Varkala)

A major spiritual destination associated with Sree Narayana Guru. The temple and Sivagiri hill attract pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual and cultural experiences.

Approx. Distance: 20–24 km
Travel time: 40–45 minutes

Thenmala Eco Tourism Centre

India’s first planned eco-tourism destination featuring forest trekking, mountain biking, boating, suspension bridge and adventure activities in the Western Ghats.

Approx. Distance: 45-50 km
Travel time: 1 hr 30 min

Kappil Beach & Backwaters

A unique landscape where the Arabian Sea meets tranquil backwaters. Ideal for photography, sunset drives and peaceful nature walks.

Approx. Distance: 25-30 km
Travel time: 45-50 minutes

Kollam Beach & Tangasseri Lighthouse

One of Kerala’s oldest port towns featuring scenic beaches, the historic Tangasseri Lighthouse and colonial heritage.

Approx. Distance: 40-45 km
Travel time: 1 hr 30 min

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Thiruvananthapuram)

One of the richest and most sacred temples in the world, famous for its Dravidian architecture and deep spiritual significance.

Approx. Distance: 40–42 km
Travel time: 1 hr 30 min

Napier Museum & Sree Chitra Art Gallery

A historic museum complex showcasing Kerala’s art, culture and famous Raja Ravi Varma paintings.

Approx. Distance: 35-40 km
Travel time: 1 hr 20 min

Kovalam Beach

Kerala’s most famous beach known for lighthouse views, water sports and seaside resorts.

Approx. Distance: 50-55 km
Travel time: 1 hr 45 min

ponmudi hills

Ponmudi Hills, known as the “Golden Peak,” is a beautiful hill station in Kerala’s Western Ghats near Thiruvananthapuram. Famous for its cool climate, winding roads, misty valleys, and lush greenery, it attracts nature lovers, trekkers, and travelers seeking peaceful scenic views.

Approx. Distance: 55-60 km
Travel time: 1 hr 50 min

Santhigiri Ashram

Santhigiri Ashram in Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram, founded by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru in 1964, is a peaceful spiritual center promoting harmony, service, and enlightenment. Known for its lotus-shaped Parnasala, it offers meditation, Ayurvedic healthcare, social services, and a serene environment for visitors.

Approx. Distance: 22-25 km
Travel time: 40-45 min

Madavoorpara Ancient Rock-cut Shiva Temple

Madavoorpara Rock Cut Temple, located about 300 feet above sea level near Thiruvananthapuram, is a historic 9th-century cave shrine. Known for its ancient Vattezhuthu inscriptions, bamboo bridge, and scenic surroundings, it attracts pilgrims and visitors seeking heritage, spirituality, and natural beauty.

Approx. Distance: 25-30 km
Travel time: 40-50 min

Veli Lake Tourist Village

Veli Lake Tourist Village in Thiruvananthapuram is a scenic picnic destination where Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea. Featuring gardens, boating, a floating restaurant, and India’s first solar-powered miniature train, it offers relaxation, entertainment, and beautiful views for families and visitors.

Approx. Distance: 35-40 km
Travel time: 1 hr 20 min

Shangumugham Beach

Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram is a popular seaside destination near the international airport. Known for its cultural significance, Arattu procession, and Bali Tharpanam rituals, it also features the famous Sagarakanyaka mermaid sculpture and a children’s traffic park.

Approx. Distance: 45-50 km
Travel time: 1 hr 20 min

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Renowned for the Attukal Pongala festival, it attracts millions of women devotees annually and holds a Guinness World Record for the largest women’s religious gathering.

Approx. Distance: 45-50 km
Travel time: 1 hr 20 min

Aazhimala Shiva Temple

Aazhimala Shiva Temple, located near Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram, is a coastal Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for the 18-meter tall Gangadhareshwara sculpture, the tallest Shiva statue in Kerala, and its architecture inspired by traditional Tamil Nadu temple style.

Approx. Distance: 60-65 km
Travel time: 1 hr 40 min

Poovar Island

Poovar Island, near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, is a tranquil destination where the Neyyar River, backwaters, and Arabian Sea meet. Known for golden beaches, mangrove forests, and floating cottages, it offers relaxing boat cruises, scenic views, and a peaceful nature retreat.

Approx. Distance: 70-75 km
Travel time: 1 hr 50 min