Trivandrum Based Conducted Tours

1.TRIVANDRUM CITY TOUR

• (Departure 08:30 hrs Arrival 19:00 hrs)
• Covers: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthenmalika Palace, Zoo, Museum, Art Gallery & Kovalam Beach
• Rs. 325/- (Per Person)
• The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Vishnu in a famous posture called Ananthasayanam in which the Lord is reclining on the serpent Anantha. The city Thiruvananthapuram is named after the deity here. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. 

2.KANYAKUMARI (CAPE COMERIN TOUR)

• (Departure 08:00 hrs Arrival 21:00 hrs)
• Covers: Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchindram Temple & Kanyakumari
• Rs. 595/- (Per Person)
• Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial are the other attractions. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point.

3.BACKWATER CRUISE AT THIRUVALLAM

• (Departure 07:30 am & 03:30 pm)
• Two hours cruise in the traditional Canoe see the process of coir making and enjoy the Backwaters, Includes transportation
• Rs. 395/- (Per Person)
  

Details of Places Covered

 
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Vishnu in a famous posture called Ananthasayanam in which the Lord is reclining on the serpent Anantha. The city Thiruvananthapuram is named after the deity here. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. 
Dress Code : Men – Dhothi, Women – Saree

Puthenmalika Palace
This palace was built during the time of Travancore Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, a renowned poet and musician. It is situated in the close vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Its exquisite carvings in traditional Travancore style made of teak wood and rosewood are of great attraction.

Zoo, Museum and Art Gallery
One among the first zoos in India it has well maintained beautiful sprawling lawns. The Napier museum houses a rare collection of archeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sree Chithra Art Gallery has a rich collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich. The copies of painting of the Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore Schools besides some works from China, Tibet and Bali are exhibited here.

Veli Tourist Village
This is a popular picnic spot on Trivandrum where the Veli Lake merges with the Arabian Sea. The garden with exquisite sculptures, floating bridge and boating in the lake are the other attractions here. 

Kovalam Beach
This world famous beach is situated 16 kms away from the city. 

Padmanabhapuram Palace 
The biggest wooden palace in Asia, it was the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of the Travancore. It is situated in near Thuckalay on the way to Kanyakumari. This is a well preserved wooden palace with extraordinary murals, exquisite floral carvings and the black glossy floorings.

Suchindram Temple
This temple is dedicated to Sthanumalaya (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). The 135 feet tall Gopura, 18 feet Hanuman Statue and the musical pillars are of great architectural value. 

Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)
Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial are the other attractions. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point.