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Thiruvananthapuram

Capital City & Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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3 daysIdeal stay₹800From / nightFreeEntrySeptember – MarchBest windowThiruvananthapuram CentralNearest rail · 0 km

Kerala's coastal capital, home to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (the wealthiest Hindu temple in the world), Napier Museum, and the laid-back Kovalam beaches just to the south.

Pairs well with

Kovalam· 1h awayVarkala· 1h awayAlleppey (Alappuzha)· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 92
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Thiruvananthapuram Central 0km · Trivandrum International (TRV) 6km

Nearest transport

Thiruvananthapuram Central0 km
Trivandrum International (TRV)6 km

Stay options

budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹6,000/night

Best time to visit

September – March

How to get here

Bangalore → Trivandrum

flight · 1.5h

₹4,000

approx.

Chennai → Trivandrum Central

train · 17h

₹700

approx.

Nearby attractions

Padmanabhaswamy TempleNapier MuseumKovalam BeachKanyakumari (90km)

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