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Hotels in Trivandrum
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Eka Homes 3BHDK Villa
Eka Kp 19-20b Ayyappan Kuzhi Lane Pallimukku Kallayam - Vazhayila Road | Trivandrum, 695043, IN
Ishaara Prime Villa - Personalized stay with amenities at heart of City
Museum - Nanthencode Road | Trivandrum, 695003, IN
Luxe Luminar- 1 BHK Apartment
Bakery Junction - Palayam Service Road | Trivandrum, 695034, IN
Aami dhivahi guest house 01
Osko Building Near Kims Hospital Anayara First Floor 1a | Trivandrum, 695029, IN
'Savitham' Luxury Flat with Swimming Pool in Trivandrum
Vantagepoint Sreedhanya Homes Bakery Junction Trivandrum | Trivandrum, 695033, IN
Apartment in ThiruvananthapuramIndia
Chenkottukonam - Kariyavattom Road | Trivandrum, 695581, IN
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Malayalam and English and Tamil and Hindi
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Kovalam
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not mandatory, but appreciated for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Dosa
Appam with Stew
Fish Curry
Puttu and Kadala Curry
When to visit Trivandrum
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, December
Busiest: Oct-Mar
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Jan85
Pleasant, sunny
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Feb80
Warm, sunny
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Mar70
Hot, humid
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Apr60
Very hot, humid
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May50
Pre-monsoon showers
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Jun40
Monsoon rains begin
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Jul35
Heavy monsoon rains
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Aug45
Monsoon, clearing
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Sept60
Post-monsoon, green
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Oct75
Pleasant, less humid
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Nov80
Mild, sunny
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Dec85
Cool, pleasant
Things to do in Trivandrum
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Fort Area 2 hrs
Visit the opulent temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, a marvel of Dravidian architecture.
Backwater Cruise at Poovar Island
Poovar 3 hrs
Glide through serene backwaters where the lake, river, sea, and land meet.
Stroll through Chalai Market
Chalai 2 hrs
Experience the bustling local life and find everything from spices to handicrafts.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Explore Napier Museum & Zoo
Museum Road 3 hrs
Discover historical artifacts and wildlife in a beautiful Indo-Saracenic architectural setting.
Visit Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Fort Area 1.5 hrs
Admire the traditional Kerala architecture and royal artifacts of the Travancore dynasty.
Any time of day
2 places
Relax at Kovalam Beach
Kovalam 4 hrs
Enjoy the golden sands and calm waters of this iconic crescent-shaped beach.
Ayurveda Wellness Treatment
Kovalam 2 hrs
Rejuvenate with traditional Ayurvedic massages and therapies.
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Tours and activities in Trivandrum
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Trivandrum & Kovalam Highlights: Private Day Tour
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Activity tour
Day hiking in Kathmandu
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Standard tour
Private Walking Tour Kingdom of Gods Trail
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Standard tour
Best of the Trivandrum (Guided Half Day City Tour by Car)
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Trivandrum day trip and sight seeing with lunch
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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour
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Standard tour
Trivandrum Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walk)
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Activity tour
Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Trivandrum
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