Private full-day sightseeing tour of Thiruvananthapuram

• Pickup and drop-off at the hotel • Guide from the local area • Bottled water provided • Tour is private • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle

• Fees for photography at monuments • Tips • Meals and beverages

• Infants and young children are permitted to use a pram or stroller. • Nearby public transportation is accessible. • The activity accommodates individuals of all fitness levels. • It is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes. • Thiruvananthapuram was previously known as Trivandrum. • Only practicing Hindus are allowed entry into Padmanabhaswamy temple. Most of the temple's architecture is visible from the exterior, and the guide will provide insights on its history and customs. • Certain attractions may be closed on Mondays.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure time.

Complimentary pick-up is available from all hotels, vacation rentals, and guest houses located in Trivandrum and Kovalam. An additional fee applies for pick-up and/or drop-off at the airport.

• The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, located within East Fort, is mentioned in the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita as a site visited by Balarama. This temple merges Kerala and Dravidian architectural styles and is steeped in legends associated with Lord Vishnu. It features notable mural paintings and stone carvings and is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu shrines in India, with the main deity depicted as Lord Vishnu lying on the serpent Anantha. • Established in 1935, the Sree Chitra Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram is situated on the northern side of the Napier Museum, inaugurated by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. • Napier Museum, along with the Natural History Museum, is located in the Museum compound in the center of Thiruvananthapuram, adjacent to the Zoological Park. Constructed in the 19th century, it utilizes a natural air-conditioning system. The museum houses various historical artifacts including bronze idols, ancient jewelry, a temple chariot, and ivory carvings, with particular emphasis on Japanese shadow-play leather used to portray the Mahabharata and Ramayana. It showcases Kerala's rich cultural heritage and is named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. It is also referred to as the Government Art Museum, featuring an architectural style that combines Indian, Chinese, Kerala, and Mughal influences. The museum is closed on Mondays. • Kuthiramalika Palace was constructed by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the southeastern side of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and is also closed on Mondays. • The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Attukal, Kerala, is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhadrakali, depicted riding a 'vethala.' Bhadrakali, a form of Mahakali, is believed to have emerged from the third eye of Lord Shiva after defeating the demon king Daruka.