Excursions around Trivandrum

If you are looking for a serene escape in the lap of nature, the city of Trivandrum can be your ideal choice. Trivandrum city is ideally placed in the midst of nature. Sprawling coastal hills and the Arabian Sea form the backdrop of this capital city of the state of Kerala. With its hills, valleys, backwaters and lagoons, Trivandrum offers enough to charm you. There are many options of excursions around Trivandrum city.

Anchunthengu Fort is one of the most popular options of excursions around Trivandrum. This 17th century fort stands on the Malabar Coast. The English architecture of this fort reminds you of the days of English East India Company.

Your excursions around Trivandrum cannot be complete if you miss the Ponmudi hill station. This picturesque hill resort is 61 kilometers away from the northeastern part of Trivandrum city. A relaxing drive through the tea estates and remote villages will surely add to your pleasure. With its tranquil surroundings and spectacular setup, Ponmudi is an ideal picnic spot for the leisure travelers.

Standing on the banks of the Karamana River, Aruvikkara is a popular religious spot. The shrine devoted to Goddess Bhagavathy is made by carving rocks. It serves a picnic spot as well. You can also visit the nearby Aruvikkara dam.

Kovalam beach is one of the finest options of excursions around Trivandrum. The coconut fringed coastal area takes you far away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Shanghumugham beach is popular for its scenic beauty. Among the other beaches in Trivandrum, Vizhinjam beach is worth visiting.

Beema Palli is a popular religious center for the Muslims. The Beema Palli mosque was named after Beema Beevi, a Muslim lady who was noted for her divine powers.

Excursions around Trivandrum also includes the nearby Madre De Deus Church. Locals prefer to call it as Vettukud church. This church attracts innumerable devotees round the year. People in and around the Trivandrum city visit this place during Vettukud's yearly celebration, 'Feast Of Christ, The King'.

Veli tourist village is a popular picnic spot. Here you can also enjoy a pleasurable boat ride to visit the nearby attractions. Akkulam tourist village is another pleasurable option of excursion around Trivandrum.
The locality near the Neyyar dam is well known for rare kinds of medicinal herbs. You can also visit the Crocodile farm, the Lion safari and the deer park near the location of the dam.

If you area wildlife enthusiast, you cannot afford to miss the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Excursions around Trivandrum also include Agasthyakoodam. This undulating hill is a part of Sahyadri mountain range. This region is blessed with 2000 medicinal plants and many rare varieties of orchids.

Varkala is a beautiful coastal town near the Trivandrum city. The 2,000-year-old Janardanaswamy temple is the main attraction of Varkala.