Tourist Places In Trivandrum

Trivandaraum is one of the best places for tourism in India. Located on the border of Arabian sea, this is best place for foreigners to visit in India because of its pleasant shorelines, rich social culture, green views, and never ending sand shorelines. Some of the best places for visiting in Trivandarum are listed below-

Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum | Image Resource: keralatourism.org

Located very close to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this museum is one of the rare specimens of architecture. It was built by Maharaja Swathi Balarama Varma, and is known as a place that displays a wide variety of items that is related to the royal family. Other than the deep collection of architecture of items for display, this place is a very good example of the Travancore-styled architecture and its skilled wood carvings and different patterns are a visual treat for artists. The other things that contribute to the overall look of the museum are the attics that hang from above, and courtyards that are lined with pillars.

Padmanabhapuram Palace

Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram Palace | Image Resource: flickr.com

Located at a distance of 64 km away from Thiruvanthapuram in Thuckalay, this historic place is joy for people who love fine art. There is a special air about this palace,maybe it is the ceilings that contain rosewood carving or the excellent collection of paintings that makes this place one of the best specimens that reflect the cultural fabric of Kerala. The place is open for visitors every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closes on every Monday.

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo

This zoo is the oldest zoo in the entire country which was established in the year 1857 by the former maharaja of Travancore. The zoo was built with recreation on mind but over time it was turned into a center for wildlife conservation. The zoo has almost 28 different species of birds, 35 different species of animals, and 17 types of reptiles. Also, the zoo houses a beautiful botanical garden that contains over 200 different species of trees, thousands of excellent plants, a snake farm, and orchids, etc.

Vizhinjam Lighthouse

Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Vizhinjam Lighthouse | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Located at a distance of 10 km away from Trivandarum, this light house was built in the year 1925. The light house is a 36 m tall tower that has an elevation of 57 m above the sea level. It contains 144 steps and the ladder to get to the top, has made of steel. From the top most point, one can see beautiful views of coconut trees on one side and an excellent view of the Arabian Sea on the other side.

Riyadh To Trivandrum Flights

Riyadh to Trivandrum Flights
Riyadh To Trivandrum Flights | Image Resource: ndtv.com

You can check the Riyadh To Trivandarum flights schedule online and book the tickets easily. You can fly from Riyadh to Trivandarum by two weekly flights between these two cities. To get the best offers, the travelers should book the ticket at least 30-45 days in advance. Flights between these two cities start off at King Khalid International Airport and drop off the passengers at the Trivandarum International Airport andthe only airline that operates the two flights is Air India.