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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Attukal Bhagavathy Amman Temple is one of the popular shrines in south Kerala, located in Trivandrum city. It is the point where millions of women yearly gather together for the famous Attukal Pongala Festival held in the month of February and March.

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Hawa Beach

The Hawa Beach is also called the Eve's Beach. This scenic place is ideal for travellers looking for secluded and tranquil stretches of sandy shores. Hawa Beach and Kovalam Beach are separated from each other by a foreland called Edakallu. It offers one of the most beautiful sunset views from this headland.

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Kovalam Beach

Epicentre of tourist flow, Kovalam Beach needs no introduction. This water delight seizes the top position in the list of tourist places in Trivandrum. Often crowded with both local and foreign tourists, it is located 13km away from the city. Kovalam Beach is the treasure chest of multitude of adventure activities.

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Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary

There are indeed number of things to do in Trivandrum, including paying a visit to picturesque Neyyar Dam and its neighbouring wildlife sanctuary. Built in 1958, the dam is an ideal family picnic spot which is set against the mesmerizing landscape. It is built where rivers like Neyyar, Kallar and Mullayar confluence.

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Rejoicing in all its glory, the Padmanabhapuram Palace is located 64 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Thuckalay. This 16th century palace quenches the thirst of art lovers. This fascinating structure has a special air about it. The rosewood carved ceilings and a fine collection of paintings makes it one of the best specimens of Kerala

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Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the famous places to visit. This holy shrine is one of the 108 abodes of Lord Vishnu. A large number of devotees throng the temple on multiple occasions.

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Priyadarshini Space Planetarium

Ranked among the most versatile planetariums in India, the Priyadarshini Space Planetarium was opened to public in 1994. It is fitted with advance equipment that allows the projection of all the constituents of universe. This planetarium imparts valuable knowledge about earth and the enormous universe that we all are part of. Simulating the star-studded night sky on any earth location is its most attractive feature.

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The Kanakakunnu Palace

Neighbor to the famous Napier Museum stands Kanakannu Palace, an embodiment of excellent craftsmanship and architecture. This palace is the proud possession of the state of Kerala. Built by Sree Moolan Thirunal for holding royal ceremonies and banquets retains its image as a place of entertainment for the royal family

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Thiruvananthapuram Zoo

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest terrarium in the country which was established as a supplemental to the Napier Museum in the year 1857 by the former Maharaja of Travancore, which was originally opened for recreational purposes, the zoo becomes a conservation center of wildlife over a period of time.

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Vizhinjam Lighthouse

Vizhinjam Light House is situated on the Kurumkal hilltop, just 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. The lighthouse was constructed in 1925, the 36 m high masonry tower is at an elevation of 57 m from sea level. There are 144 twisting steps and a steel ladder to reach the top.

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Pazhavangaadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple

Being one of the most popular Ganesh temples of the south, the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple holds a special place in the hearts of the locals and the ardent devotees of Lord Ganesh. The devotees who visit this temple are overcome with the tranquil calm and relentless peace of the magically pious atmosphere. They say that Lord Ganesh fulfils the deepest wishes and fixes the stubbornest problems of his devotees who visit him at the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple.

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Magic Planet

Renowned as the first magic park in the entire world, the Magic Planet is an absolute treat for the inquisitive child in us all. This mystical theme park aims at changing the perspective with which we look at magic- instead of looking at it as a mystery, the Magic Planet encourages us to put on our science glasses and look at the beautiful art of magic as a segment of pragmatic math and awe-inspiring science.

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Napier Museum

Thiruvananthapuram has, to its name, a ton of treasures in its midst, which may present one with the opportunity to sneak a peek into the rich culture as well as the history of God’s Own Country. Kerala is not just a place of tropical and exotic beauty. It is a place with exquisite traditions, a truly opulent culture and formidable art forms worth experiencing oneself. The Napier Museum of Thiruvananthapuram is a proof of this statement.

The Napier Museum is home to around 550 exhibits with a significant value in terms of history and archaeology. It exhibits a vast range of ivory carvings, royal collectibles, wooden sculptures and carvings, bronze images and sculptures, more than 5000 coins which were once in use in the past and much, much more.

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Sri Chitra Art Gallery

Sree Chitra Art Gallery, located in the northern grounds of the Napier Museum at the Thiruvananthapuram Museum Compound, features a unique collection of traditional and contemporary paintings. There are approximately 1100 paintings at the gallery including many timeless masterpieces. A large collection was gifted by the Royal House of Travancore and the Kilimanoor Royal Family of Kerala. The gallery was Inaugurated by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in 1935, who was the last ruling Maharaja of the Indian princely state of Travancore, in present-day Kerala. Chithira Thirunal, who patronised the arts, appointed, for the first time, an Art Advisor to Government, Dr. J. H. Cousins. Cousins played a pivotal role in the establishment of the gallery by curating a remarkable collection.

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Veli Lake Tourist Village

Located where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, the Veil Tourist Village is one of the most sought after picnic spots in Thiruvananthapuram district. Barely 10km from the capital city, Veli Tourist Village is easily accessible via bus, auto or private vehicles. A well maintained, vibrant garden stands at the southern banks of the Veli lagoon. It is connected to the beach by a floating bridge.