Trivandrum is widely known for its natural beauty and unique architecture. The city is renowned for its rich cultural and religious traditions. You can find some fantastic places in Trivandrum that not only make your trip more enjoyable but also give you a glimpse of the city's fascinating cultural buildings. Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala and is one of the largest cities in the province. The city is known for its amazing beaches and beautiful English buildings located throughout the city. The town has a good atmosphere and attracts tourists. All places here are worth visiting, but some of them will interest you.
What is the perfect time to visit Trivandrum?
October to February is the best time to visit Trivandrum, as winter has the most pleasant weather of the year. Summers are hot and humid, which may be a little uncomfortable. On the other hand, the rainy season is fantastic.
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Top 10 Historical Places in Trivandrum!
There are many places to visit in Trivandrum. But the ones that will steal your heart are listed below! Check out the best places in Trivandrum that will delight you and make you visit Kerala more often.
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Napier Museum
- Shangumugham beach
- Puthenmalika Palace
- Koyikkal Palace
- Kanakukunnu Palace
- Kowdiar Palace
- Vizhinjam Rock cut Cave
- East fort
- St Mary's Cathedral
1.Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Shri Padmanabha Swami Temple is dedicated to the god Vishnu. This temple is a combination of the buildings of Kerala and Dravidian. It is known as the richest temple in the world. The history of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple goes back to the 8th century. This is one of the 108 sacred temples of Vishnu or Divya Desam in India. Divya-desams are the holiest abode of Lord Vishnu mentioned in the Tamil war (Saint) rites. The temple's main deity is Vishnu, a descendant of Ananta, a snake with a hat. Famous among the kings of Travancore, Martanda Varma made extensive renovations to the temple to build the modern temple structure of Sri Padmanabhaswamy. Martanda Varma presented the ceremonies of Murajapam and Bhadra Dipam at the temple. Murajapam, which means continuous prayer, is performed in temples every six years. In 1750 Martanda Varma surrendered the kingdom of Travancore to Sir Padmanabha. Martanda Varma swore that the royal family would rule the country in the name of the King and that he and his descendants would serve the kingdom as servants of Padmanabha Dasa or King Padmanabha. Since then, the title of Padmanabha Dasa has preceded the names of all the kings of Travancore. The surrender of the Kingdom of Travancore at Padmanabhaswamy is known as Tripadidanam.
2.Napier Museum
The Napier Museum is a popular tourist attraction in Kerala and is full of tourists. The Napier Museum is also called the Government Art Museum and is located in the city's heart. Built in the 19th century, the museum features Indo-Saracenic buildings with gothic roofs and minarets, stone statues, carved wood and ivory and lamps, fabrics, handicrafts, ornaments, bronze statues, and sculptures of ivory. A visit to the Napier Museum will provide visitors with a glimpse of Kerala's treasures and cultural significance, making it an ideal place to visit for history lovers and students.
3.Shangmugham Beach
Shanmugam Beach is an ideal place to spend the evening. A peaceful atmosphere and a pleasant sea will surely relieve your stress. And "Shangumugham Devi Temple" is near for you to have peace of mind. You can enjoy the beauty of the beach while walking while tasting the ice cream. Visitors can sit and watch the views of the small areas. There is also a horse ride if you are interested.
4.Puthenmalika Palace
5.Koyikkal Palace
The Koyikkal Palace was built between 1677 and 1684 for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family. However, today it is known as the Folklore Museum and the Monetary Museum. This unique collection of antiques provides valuable insight into Kerala's past and regularly draws people from all over the state. The palace itself is a two-story building famous for its gable roof. The Folklore Museum was founded in 1992 and boasts musical instruments, household items and folk art. This is the only place where you can see the Kandrabalayam. This small percussion instrument is played while reciting the Ramakathapatta Ballad (The Story of Lord Rama). It also contains old manuscripts, ornaments and ornaments used by the former royal family. The Numismatic Museum is another unique centre where you can see a collection of rare coins and get an idea of Kerala's past trade relations with countries. It contains the oldest Kerala coins: Otaputen, Errataputen, and Kaliugarayan Panam. There are also rare Amaid coins that were gifted to Jesus Christ Himself. Here you can see the 2500-year-old Karshi coin, the Rashi coin (the smallest coin in the world), belonging to the Roman Empire and used in various dynasties throughout India. This is truly a treasure trove of history.
6.Kanakukunnu Palace
7.Kowdiar Palace
The historic Kowdiar palace is considered one of the finest. It was founded in 1934 by the late Maharaja Sri Chithira Tirunal and his sister Maharani Kartik Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi and G.V. raja. A beautiful three-story building with about 150 rooms. Six large minarets indicate the size of the building and can be seen throughout the city. Interestingly, the palace has a wooden port. Since then, the castle has been the seat of the royal family and is still the home of the former Maharaja family. For this reason, it is not always available to the public. Many personal belongings and memorials for the first members of the royal family are stored here for future interest. The palace is located in the middle of a large green garden where the last raja of the Sri Chithira Tirunal Balarama Varma is buried. This part of the city is also known as Kovdiar and is one of the cleanest and most expensive places. It is home to many fine restaurants and stylish stores, plenty of green spaces, and accommodations for senior members of the community.
8.Vizhinjam Rock - cut Cave
The small caves of the 8th-century Vizhinjam Rock Cut may not be large enough. Still, patrons of ancient Indian architecture can admire Lankan temples with free Vinandhar Dakshinamurti statues from these granite sculptures. About 17 miles from Thiruvananthapuram, the cave has been uninhabitable for many years. It shows Tripurantaka (Shiva) and his wife, Parvati, holding a bow and arrow in his two hands. Visit only if you are interested in the architecture of the ancient temple.
9. East fort
The East Fort area in the capital Thiruvananthapuram has a rich history. East Fort has many beautiful palaces, palaces, and agraharams, known as Brahmin houses. East Fort is shown as the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fort has witnessed many events in the writings of the ever-present Travancore Kingdom and the development of the City of Thiruvananthapuram. East Fort got its name from the east gate to the castle built by the Travancore Kings. The old town was on the four sides inside the castle, and in the centre was the Sri Padmanabha Swami temple. It is said that at the entrance to the castle was a large metal gate adorned with seashells, a symbol of the royal family of Travancore.
10.St Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral is a beautiful Syrian Catholic church. The building of this cathedral is magnificent. Many historical facts related to this great work can be considered during your visit. It is hushed inside, and you can enjoy the calm. It will be a good and excellent experience for you. This place should be on your to see list while in Thiruvananthapuram, and you should not miss the opportunity to visit this place.
