It is an absolute of architectural exuberance ,combining traditional Kerala style with good of
Chinese and Mughail influences. Open 10:00 -16:45 Hrs. Closed on Mondays and Forenons on Wednesdays.
Sri Chithra Art Gallery
Next to the museum this is in a smaller traditional building. It houses the collections of the Travancore ruling family and includes an interesting assortment of turn of the century.
Zoo and Zoological Gardens
It is one of four biggest Zoos in India With
well maintained lawns, lakes and a botanical garden. It houses many animals and birds of different habitats including certain endangered species like the Lion Tailed Macaque, the Himalayan Vultures.
Open 09:00 to 18:15 hrs. Closed on Mondays.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The temple, located inside the East Fort is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has been held sacred by the Hindus from antiquity.
Dharsan Timings: 04:15-05:15 hrs, 06:45-07:15hrs,08:30-11:15hrs,11:45-12:00hrs,17:00-18:15hrs,18:45-19:30hrs
Dress Code: Men – Mundu/Dhoti; Women –Saree and blouse
Kawdiar Palace
The home of the Travancore Royal family is off limits to visitors, but you can get
a glimpse from the main gate.
East Fort
The fort around this area built AD 922 by Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma Mahraja to protect the temple and palaces along with other cultural and civil establishment in the city against the attack of enemies.
Sankhumugham Beach
This beach is 8 km away from the city and near the international Airport. It is an ideal spot for sunset watches.
Veli Tourist Village
It is picnic spot in the north of the Trivandrum city, where Veli lake meets the Arabian Sea. The facilities for water sports are available here. Open 08:00-18:00 hrs
Ponmudi Hill Station
Ponmudi in the Eastern hills of the district is a tourist spot located 915 meter above sea level. Trekking through the natural trail here one comes across beds of wild flowers, tumbling little rivulets of chilled and crystal clear water and some rare species of butterflies- the rare attractions of Ponmudi. 61 KM away from Trivandrum.
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent about 90 KM away from Poovar. The small temple dedicated to Kanyakumari, or the youthful form of the primeval energy Shakti (Mother Goddess) is located on the seashore, in the town known by the same name. Kanyakumari was referred to by the British as Cape Commorin.Kanyakumari represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. A memorial built in his honor is accessible via ferry.