1: Aranmula Boat Race

Aranmula Boat Race, or Aranmula Vallomkali, organized during the Onam festival in August/September, is held from the river Pamba in Aranmula in the Pathanamthitta district. It is near the famous Hindu temple Aranmula Parthasarathy temple. The Palliyodams belong to various Karas or areas and are all beautifully decorated with flags and umbrellas. The boat race and festivals here are considered part of religious beliefs and are not competition. As part of the temple festivals, there are mainly three events where the Palliyodams take part. They are on Thiruvonam, Uthrattathi, and Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya.

2: Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats. It is the habitat for 2,000 varieties of medicinal plants, of which at least 50 are rare and endangered species. Rare animals include the tiger, Asian Elephant, and Nilgiri Tahr. Agastyamalai is also home to the Kanikaran, one of the oldest surviving ancient tribes in the world.

3: Akkulam Lake

Akkulam Lake, the paradise of peace-loving travelers, is situated 3 km from Ulloor junction, in Thiruvananthapuram of Kerala. A beautiful picnic spot developed on the banks of this lake has boating facilities, a well-equipped children's park, and a paddling pool. The clear and calm atmosphere at Akkulam & its unique beauty attracts many tourists. Akkulam Boat Club is a popular retreat on the banks of Akkulam Lake. Akkulam Tourist village is close to the southern air command of the Indian Air Force.

4: Anchuthengu(anjengo) Beach

Anchuthengu, formerly known as Anjengo, is a coastal town in the Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The place possesses archaeological and historical importance. Many ancient churches, an old lighthouse, a 100-year-old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British, and the Anjengo Fort are famous points of interest here. Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Fishing boats parked on the hot sand and nets drying in the sun are worth seeing.

5: Aruvikkara

Aruvikkara is a village in the Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala, India, on the banks of the Karamana River, 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The reservoir and garden make it a tourist spot. It is famous for the ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga, the divine embodiment of Female power, built on a rock. The stream in front of the temple contains large fishes & which are fed by the devotees visiting the shrine. The small Aruvikara dam (mini dam) provides water to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, also located in Aruvikara.

6: Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple

Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple is near Attingal. It is a very well-known temple in Kerala about 3 km south of Attingal and is visited largely by several devotees.

7: Anjengo Fort

Anjengo Fort is a fort near Varkala. It is a place of historic importance & a beautiful natural setting. Anjengo is an ideal destination for those who don't mind walking around and exploring what is in store. The historic significance tagged to Anjengo comes from foreign powers like the Portuguese, the Dutch, & the English East India Company. The fort is now under the protection of National Heritage Monuments.

8: Aranmula Temple

Aranmula temple is on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam route, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The major attraction here is the snake boat race held as part of the Uthrettathi festival in August/September. "Aranmula Kannadi" is a handmade mirror of polished for which Aranmula is famous.

9: Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, one of the ancient temples of south India, is dedicated to the Goddess Bhagavathi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvathi. It is on the banks of the Killi River in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is decorated with carvings of the various manifestations of the goddess, such as Mahishasuramardini, Goddess Kali, Rajarajeswari, Sree Parvathi with Lord Paramashiva, and others. Ponkala is an exclusive festival & on the day of Ponkala, lakhs of women devotees assemble from different parts of Kerala as well as other states and prepare Ponkala, a sweet offering of rice, jaggery, and coconut.

10: Chacha Nehru Childrens Museum

Children of all age groups will enjoy the vast collection of nearly 2000 dolls, stamps, and masks displayed here. Observatory: Located at the highest point in the city, near the Museum complex 60 meters above sea level, one can have a bird`s eye view of the city from here.

11: Chalai Bazaar

Chalai Bazaar is an old shopping area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The market is through the narrow 2 km road connecting Killippalam and East Fort, which runs from East to West. There is virtually nothing that is not available in Chala, from fruits and vegetables, gold and silver to paint and hardware. Most shops are open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily except Sundays. The place gets very crowded in the evenings. Several good eateries also dot the area.

12: Chitranjali Studio

Chitranjali Studio is located in Thiruvananthapuram. This film studio started in the 1980s is owned by Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). The studio is on the hilltop of Thiruvallam, spread over 75 acres. The studio has the second largest soundproof indoor floor in Asia, with 12,000 sq ft. The studio has four outdoor film units, film processing labs, dubbing studios, & preview theatres.

13: East Fort

East fort is in the Thiruvananthapuram district. East Fort got its name from the eastern entrance to the fort built by the Kings of Travancore. The old city was inside the fort on four sides, with the Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple at the center. It's believed that there were metal gates on the entrance decorated with the symbol of a conch, which was the insignia of the Royal Family of Travancore.

14: Edava Nadayara Lake

Edava is a coastal village in the Thiruvananthapuram district near Varkala. Edava has beaches and backwaters & there is an estuary that links Edava Lake to the Arabian Sea here. During the monsoon season, water gushes out of the lake and reaches the sea & people from surrounding villages come to watch the event.

15: Govt. Art And Craft Museum

The government Arts and Crafts museum, earlier known as the Napier museum, is in a red and black brick Indo-Saracen structure designed by Robert Fellows Chisholm in the 19th century. The museum has a vast collection of bronzes, stone sculptures, exquisite gold ornaments, ivory carvings, and a temple chariot. The Shri Chitra Art Gallery is north of the museum. Housed in a beautiful building, the gallery incorporates the best elements of the local architecture. The pride of its vast collection is the works of Raja Ravi Varma, the finest Indian artist of his period.

16: Irumkulangara Durga Devi Temple

Irumkulangara Durga Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple, in Thottam, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram. It is situated about two kilometers southeast of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram City.

17: Jama Masjid

Beema Palli is a shrine on Beach Road, 5 km southwest of the Railway station. The Shrine, dedicated to Beema Beevi, a Muslim woman, is believed to have divine powers & the festival in her memory commemorates the death anniversary of Beema Devi.

18: Janardana Swamy Temple

Janardana Swami Temple is a 2000-year-old temple situated in Varkala. It is also known as Varkala Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a well-known temple 25 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Dakshin Kashi. The temple is close to Papanasam beach & considered to have medicinal properties since the waters wash the nearby medicinal plants. It is also an important Ayurveda treatment center.

19: Kappil Bhagavathy Temple

Kappil Bhagavathy Temple is a famous temple located at Kappil in Trivandrum. There are two temples, one for Lord Siva and the other for Devi Bhadrakali. The festival in Bhadrakali temple is very famous & it happens on the day of Meena Bharani, a sacred day all over Kerala. The idol of Lord Shiva faces the west. Kappil Bhagavathy Temple is in many histories of Kerala. The temple is considered an apt spot for those who seek self-realization.

20: Kappil Lake

Kappil is the north-west border town of Thiruvananthapuram district. It is located in Edava Panchayat at the cost of Arabian Sea, near Varkala. Scenic backwaters, beach and facilities for water sport are available. Here is also a famous temple Kappil Bhagavathy Temple and a tourist spot during the festival season. Kappil Lake is about 4 kilometres north of Varkala Town. This serene estuary meanders through dense coconut groves before merging into the Arabian Sea. The bridge over the lake is quite a vantage point to view the backwater stretching white and grey to the distant blue horizon. Boating is another great way to browse this tranquil waterway.

21: Karamana River

Karamana River is a river flowing through Thiruvananthapuram. The river starts from the southern tip of the Western Ghats at Agastyar Koodam. The river gets its name from Karamana, a suburb of Trivandrum city & which has two dams, the Peppara Dam & the Aruvikkara Dam. Karamana is home to the famous temple of Sri Satyavageeswara. The Mahadeva Temple of Thaliyal is very near, a walkable distance.

22: Kinfra Film And Video Park

Kinfra Film and Video Park India's first industrial park catering exclusively to the infotainment industry has matured into a complete ecosystem for the digital animation and cinema sector. A year after the first special economic zone for animation and gaming came up here, on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala state has some of the most cutting-edge technologies for the global cinema & TV content industry.

23: Kovalam Beach

Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala, located around 13 km from downtown Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. Kovalam has three crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. Shallow waters stretching for hundreds of meters are ideal for swimming. The beaches have steep palm-covered headlands lined with shops that offer all kinds of goods and services. The larger of the beaches is called Light House Beach for its 35-meter-high lighthouse, which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. The second largest one is Hawah Beach, named thus for the topless European women who used to throng there.

24: Kowdiar Palace

Kowidar Palace in Trivandrum, Kerala, was built in 1915 by Sree Moolam Thirunal and was gifted to Sethu Parvati Bayi. It is the official residence of the Travancore Royal Family. Kowdiar Palace's architectural work is famous and has over 150 rooms. Entry to this famous palace, which has great historical importance, is restricted.

25: Koyikkal Palace

Koyikkal Palace Nedumangad Located on the way to the Ponmudi Hill Station and the Courtallam waterfalls, this ancient palace dates back to the 13th century. Here one can see a double-storied traditional Nalukettu building with slanting gabled roofs, an inner courtyard, and museums of folklore and numismatics set up by the Department of Archaeology. The Folklore Museum, set up in 1992, is a treasure house of quaint musical instruments, occupational implements, household utensils & models of folk arts. The Numismatics Museum houses rare and historically valuable coins denoting the trade relations of the State.

26: Kuthira Malika Palace And Museum

Puthen Malika Palace and Museum, most popularly known as Kuthira Malika, is a palace built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The Palace gets its name from the 122 horses carved into the wooden wall brackets that support the southern roof & it forms part of a vast complex of royal buildings in the vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The collection includes Kathakali mannequins, Belgian mirrors, crystal chandeliers, paintings, armaments, musical instruments, traditional furniture, and other artifacts.

27: Meenmutty Falls

Meenmutty Falls is 45 km from Trivandrum city in the Thiruvananthapuram district. This waterfall is near the Neyyar reservoir area. No transportation is available to the falls. The visitor has to trek through the dense forests to reach the falls. The Kombaikani waterfall is also near Meenmutti, 2 km upstream of the Meenmutti falls. This waterfall is on the trek path to Agastyakoodam. There is a forest rest house near the falls. Permission from the forest department is required to visit the falls.

28: Napier Museum

The Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum in Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1855 & named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras from 1866-1872. Napier Museum is a landmark in the city with its unique ornamentation and architectural style with gothic roofs and minarets. The museum houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot, and ivory carvings.

29: Neyyar Dam And River

The Neyyar River is a river in southwestern India in the Western Ghats. It flows from the Agastya Mala hills in Thiruvananthapuram. The river passes through Neyyattinkara taluk into the Arabian Sea near Poovar. It has several small canals along the river & the Neyyar Irrigation Project is in this river. Neyyar dam is on the foot of the Western Ghats, 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot with a beautiful lake. Neyyar Dam is home to the beautiful and peaceful Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwanthari Ashram.

30: Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats and covers a total area of 128 sq. km. This sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover. The diversity of its flora makes this sanctuary an ideal gene pool preserve. There are 39 species of mammals, including Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Elephant, Sambar, Barking deer, Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Langur, and Nilgiri tahr, 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians, and 40 species of fishes. The sanctuary offers facilities for tourists to visit the lion park and also boats on Neyyar Lake.

31: Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Padmanabhaswamy temple, also known as the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, is a famous Hindu temple of Lord Vishnu, located inside the Fort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam, the holiest abodes of Lord Vishnu. The main deity, Padmanabhaswamy, is a form of Vishnu in the Anananthasayanam posture. It's an ancient temple & the city of Thiruvananthapuram derives its name from the name of the presiding deity enshrined in the temple.

32: Parasailing In Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach is well-known for its dynamic water sports activities. Besides the fascinating water sports, parasailing in Kovalam is also an attraction for adventure-loving tourists. October to March is the best time to enjoy this unforgettable experience.

33: Parasurama Temple

Thiruvallam is about six km south of the city, on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam road. An ancient temple on the banks of the Karamana River, dedicated to the Trimurthis of the Hindu pantheon. A shrine of Parasurama built entirely of granite is found in this temple. This 2000-year-old temple on the bank of river Karamana is the only one in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parasurama, the mythological creator of Kerala.

34: Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple

Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple, or Old Sreekanteswaram Temple, located at Puthenchantha in Thiruvananthapuram, is one of the ancient Siva temples in Kerala. According to the renowned historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai, this temple existed even in the 9th century AD. This temple is the original abode of the Lord of new Sreekanteswaram. The new temple is situated just outside the "North Fort" in Thiruvananthapuram.

35: Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary constitutes the catchments of the Peppara Dam on the Karamana River near Thiruvananthapuram. The sanctuary has rich mammalian fauna and is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists, with 43 species of mammals, 233 species of birds, 46 species of reptiles, 13 species of amphibians, and 27 species of fishes. The common mammals are Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephant, Sambar deer, Bonnet Macaque, Nilgiri Langur & Nilgiri Tahr.

36: Ponmudi

Ponmudi (The Golden Peak) is a hill station in Thiruvananthapuram. It is located 61 km northeast of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 meters. It is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. The climate is pleasant year-round & Trivandrum serves as a base for trekking and hiking. There are also tea gardens in the area. Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and several rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. The lush forest area has tropical vegetation. A variety of wildlife inhabits the hills.

37: Poovar Beach

Poovar is a small coastal village in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, south India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum. This village has a beautiful beach which attracts tourists & its natural beauty enables it to be a quiet tourist spot. Poovar was a trading center of timber, sandalwood, ivory, and spices.

38: Sarkara Devi Temple

Sarkaradevi Temple is one of the most important temples in South India, situated South of the Chirayinkeezhu Taluk. The nearest town is Varkala and Attingal. Its main deity is Bhadrakali. The Sarkaradevi Temple assumed a significant status for many reasons and rose to historical importance with the introduction of the famous Kaliyoot festival by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Travancore sovereign, in 1748.

39: Science And Technology Museum

The Science and Technology museum, established in 1984, is designed to inculcate scientific awareness in the minds of youngsters. The science and technology museum is interesting as it explains all the features in detail & this develops the children in raising questions. This museum is well maintained and is the right place for children to spend some time gathering information that may be useful in the future.

40: Shankumugham Beach

Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram, close to Trivandrum International Airport. The beach is noted for its cleanliness & is also a vantage point for enjoying the sunset. The famous Pilgrim center, the Vettucadu Church, is also near Shangumukham. The sculpture of Jalakanyaka Mermaid by Kanai Kunhiraman is an added attraction. This giant statue is more than 35m long.

41: Shiva Temple

Aruvippuram is a village in the southern district of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is famous for the Siva temple, established by Sri Narayana Guru. The Guru consecrated the Siva idol in the year 1888. Aruvippuram Sivarathri is a popular event attended by several devotees and followers of the Guru.

42: Sivagiri Mutt

Sivagiri is a pilgrimage center in Varkala where one of its social reformers and sage Sree Narayana Guru's tomb is where the Guru enlightened and got salvation. The Samadhi of the Guru here attracts thousands of devotees during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days. The Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of his disciples and saints, established by the Guru to propagate his concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God.

43: St. Andrews

St. Andrews is a beautiful place located in the Trivandrum district of Kerala. It is famous for its sandy beach and the jovial nature of its residents. St. Andrews is just 15 km from Trivandrum International Airport. Many parties and festive activities happen in this place during the Christmas-New Year season. The St. Andrews Parish church started taking shape in the year 1918.

44: St. Marys Cathedral

St. Mary's Malankara Syrian Catholic Cathedral Basilica Pattom, Trivandrum, is the central place of worship of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. It is the See of the Major Archbishop Catholicos of Trivandrum. The tombs of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios, and of Major Archbishop Catholicons Moran Cyril Mar Baselios are there. The wall pictures depicted in the Cathedral are examples of the rich Oriental vision and tradition.

45: Thirichittoor Rock

Thirichittoor Rock is a large rock located three kilometers north of Nedumangad. It is written in the Ramayana that Hanuman returned the rock after Sethubandan. "Thirichitta" in the Malayalam language means to return or turn. The rock is a tourist spot, and those who climb it can enjoy views of the town of Nedumangad and the city of Trivandrum and visit two temples on top of the rock.

46: Trivandrum Zoo

The Trivandrum Zoo (also known as Thiruvananthapuram Zoo) is in the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram. It occupies 55 acres of woodland, lakes, and lawns. The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is home to 82 species from around the world. Indigenous species at the zoo include lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, royal Bengal tiger, leopard, & Asian elephants.

47: Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam beach, is a beach in Varkala, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. The word Papanasam means wash away sins & it's believed that a dip in the waters of Papanasam Beach washes away all the sins. Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea & there are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. The beach is a haven for sunbathing and swimming. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. There are several small restaurants and snack shops near and around Papasnanam beach.

48: Varkala Tunnel

Varkala Tunnel is a popular tourist highlight. It was a 924 ft long tunnel built in 1867 by T.Mahadeva Rao, the dewan of Travancore, and took 14 years to complete. Varkala Lighthouse is another tourist highlight in the vicinity.

49: Veli Lagoon

On the outskirts of Kerala's capital city, by the side of the placid waters of Veli Lake, the Tourist Village and Boat Club attract the city's people and tourists. Veli developed as a tourist spot by providing facilities for pedal-boating, row boating, and swimming & is just the right place for an exciting outing. Veli, with its palm-fringed lake, is easily accessible by road.

50: Vettucaud Church

Vettucaud is on the northwest coast of Thiruvananthapuram. The Madre-de-Deus church is situated here. This church is popularly known as Vettucaud Palli. The annual feast of the church, called Feast of Christ, the King, is attended by thousands of devotees. The ten-day feast falls on the third Sunday of November.

51: Victoria Jubilee Town Hall

Victoria Jubilee Town Hall, popularly known as VJT Hall, is a town hall in Thiruvananthapuram, built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896. Even today, this colonial structure has retained all its glory and is one of the most sought-after centers for exhibitions and cultural get-togethers.

52: Vizhinjam

Vizhinjam is a small coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District & there is a large seaport in Vizhinjam. Kovalam beach is just 3 km from Vizhinjam. The areas in and around Vizhinjam are known for their Ayurvedic treatment centers and internationally acclaimed beach resorts. The famous tourist destinations in Vizhinjam are Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Cave Temple, and the Mosque.

53: Zoological Park

One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden. With trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also on the premises.