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here you’ll find not just points on a map, but ideas for what to do — from beaches and walks to ancient temples and the palaces of maharajas,we share the things truly worth seeing, tasting and feeling in Kovalam and its surroundings, and if you’re looking for more — explore our events section or get in touch with us: we’ll guide, advise and point you in the right direction, and don’t forget to read our stories — they’re full of useful insights and local details.

Kovalam

several tropical beaches with soft sand, palm trees and beautiful sunsets

🏄‍♂️ surfing
🤿 diving
🛥️ sea trips
🪂 parasailing
🍴 seafood
🗼 lighthouse
🪷 massage

Varkala

several cliff beaches with panoramic ocean views and a free-spirited atmosphere

🏄‍♂️ surfing
🪂 paragliding
🧘‍♀️ yoga
🍹 cafes and parties
🛍️ shopping
🎸 live music
🧘‍♀️ meditations

Azhimala

beaches near the Shiva temple and the famous statue, almost 30 meters high, picturesque cliffs and views of the new port

📸 photo sessions
🚶 long walks
🏝️ picnics on the rocks
🔱 temple and cave
🌿 ayurveda
🎣 fishing

Poovar

beaches and a lagoon on the border of the sea and the river, a place where the water turns gold at sunset

🛶 boat trips
🐦 birdwatching
🍤 food on water
🚶 long walks
🐎🐪 skating
🗿 the remains of the fort

Padmanabhaswamy

an ancient and very famous temple of the god Vishnu in the heart of Trivandrum, one of the most revered shrines of India, a symbol of the city

📜 16th century
📿 the richest temple in the world
🏰 Unique architecture
🎉 colorful festivals

📸 selfie point
🚫 inside

Azhimala

a modern coastal temple with a 20-meter statue of the god Shiva and a cave-sanctuary at the foot, one of the most picturesque places in the area

📿 the statue is impressive!
🌅 panoramic views
📸 selfie Point
🕸️ cave Sanctuary
🚶‍♂️a walk along the beaches
🙏 open to all

Attukal

one of the most revered temples in Trivandrum, where the annual women's festival Pongala is held – a Guinness World Record holder

📜thousand-year history
🪷symbol of feminine power
🏆 Guinness World Record
🔥 pongala festival
🌸 flower shops
🙏 open to all

Chenkal

a modern temple complex with the largest lingam in the world is a tranquil place of power in the hills south of Trivandrum

🔱 lingam is 34 meters
🌄 panoramic view
🧘‍♂️ for meditation and peace
🏛️ Shiva Museum inside
🛍️ souvenir shops
🙏 open to everyone

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave

an underrated ancient rock-cut temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati — one of the oldest surviving shrines in Kerala

📜 8th century
🏛️ archaeological significance
🧘‍♂️ perfect for meditation
🤫 usually quiet and empty
🚶‍♂️ located near Kovalam
🙏 open to everyone

Pazhavangadi Ganapathy

The Black Ganesha Temple at East Fort is one of the most revered places in Trivandrum, where thousands of coconuts are smashed against the wall

⚫ unique Ganesha murti
🪔 for puja and prayers
🏛️ Kerala architecture
🌐 online rituals are available
🎉 festivals
🙏 open to all

Madavoorpara Cave

An ancient Shiva temple carved into the rock on top of a hill is one of the most picturesque and little-known places among tourists in Trivandrum

📜 VIII–IX centuries
🏞️ Panoramic view of the city
🚶‍♂️ climbing the stairs up the hill
🧘‍♂️ for meditation and peace
🌅 sunrise and sunset
🙏 open to everyone

Janardanaswamy

One of the oldest Vishnu temples in South India, on a cliff in Varkala, is a sacred place with ocean views and an atmosphere of tranquility

📜 about 2000 years
🏛️ ancient architecture
📍 Varkala's calling card
🪔 rituals and pujas
🌅 types
🙏 open to everyone

Napier Museum

a Victorian building with Kerala ornamentation, the hallmark of Trivandrum, where bronze gods and temple artefacts rub shoulders with stained glass windows, the shadows of palm trees, and the scent of old wood

🎨 art
🏺 archeology
🌿 a walk in the park
🎉 festivals

Kuthiramalika Palace

the Maharajas' Palace with its 122 carved horse heads is a place where wood sounds like music and time ticks like an antique clock, a "wow" tour: it's like stepping into the past and catching the breath of the old city

👑 history
🪵 architecture
🕰️ antiques
🤩 excursion

Kanakakunnu Palace

a palace on a hill among palm trees, where maharajas held balls and receptions, today music plays here, the lights of festivals sparkle, and at sunset the building seems to flash with gold - one of the most photogenic places in the city

🎭 culture
🌇 sunset
🎉 festivals
📸 photo sessions

Sri Chitra Art Gallery

one of the main galleries in Kerala: here are kept original works by Ravi Varma, Roerich and the classics of Indian painting, here myths become color, and the silence of the halls is created to hear the breath of the brush

🎨 painting
🖼️ originals
🕊️ silence
🧡 inspiration

Palm Leaf Manuscript

a modern museum in an old building where thousands of palm leaves reveal the history of Kerala: from tax rolls to poems and court chronicles, each tablet is hand-carved and steeped in time: an archive of living memory

📜 history

🤩 free tour
🌴 manuscripts
🔍 rarities

Space Museum (VSSC)

a museum at the space center where Indian rockets are built and the sky is studied. Real sounding rocket launches take place here, which can be seen with permission Space is literally at your fingertips here

🚀 space
🛰️ technology
✨ inspiration
🔥 launches

Keralam Museum of History and Heritage

a modern space where the history of Kerala is told through artefacts, installations and the soft glow of display lights — from megaliths to the colonial era

📜 history
🧭 journey through time
🏛️ artefacts
💡 interactive experience

Kerala Science and Technology Centre

a science center with themed pavilions and a planetarium where you can peer into space, experience physics, and even handle rocket models

🔭 science
🌠 planetarium
💡 interactive
🌳 science Park

Margi Theatre

one of the main centres of traditional Kerala art, where Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohiniyattam come to life, the performances here become a vibrant ritual that combines music, dance and theatre

🎨actors' makeup and costumes
🎭 kathakali in the original
📜 history
📸 behind-the-scenes

CVN Kalari Sangham

the legendary school of Kailari, the martial art of Kerala, where fighters demonstrate strength, flexibility and respect for traditions, and visitors are shown rituals, weapons and techniques passed down from generation to generation

⚔️ exhibition fights
🔥 Masters training
📜 history
🏺 kalari massage

Kerala Arts & Crafts Village

a creative space where artisans create items from wood, fabric, and clay, where you can not only observe the process of creating a new work of art, but also become part of the creative atmosphere

🛍️ handmade souvenirs
🎉 festivals and concerts
🌿 walks
🎨 master classes

Vyloppilli
Samskrithi Bhavan

a cultural oasis of the capital, where poetry evenings, concerts and exhibitions are held,

a vibrant space ideal for strolling, meeting, getting inspired, and experiencing the local cultural scene

🎤 music festivals
📖 poetry evenings
🎭 dance and theater
💫 inspiration

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Ponmudi Hills & Kallar

a mountain resort in the Lower Ghats with misty roads and a waterfall in the heart of the jungle—a place where clouds roll beneath your feet and the air smells of cardamom

💦 walk to the waterfall
🥾 trekking routes
📸 panoramas and views
🦅 eagles over the hills
🍃 tea and spices

Vazhvanthol Waterfalls

a cascading waterfall in the heart of the jungle, reached by a path along a stream and dense thickets, it smells of moss and water here, and the sound of falling streams drowns out everything around

🥾 trekking ~ 5 km
💧 swimming in a waterfall
🦋 butterflies and birds
🧺 jungle picnic
🌊 river and lake

Thenmala Ecotourism

an eco-park resort next to a working dam, nestled among hills and tropical forests, it's one of the best places for day-long walks and adventures.

🥾 trekking routes
🚙 jeep safari
🎭 sculpture garden
🦌 deer park
🛶 water walks

Vellayani & Poonchakari

a large freshwater lake surrounded by rice fields, people come here early in the morning or at sunset to watch rare birds and contemplate lilies and lotuses

🐦 birdwatching
🚶‍♀️ hiking
🌸 lilies and lotuses
🌾 rice fields
🥥 toddy and karimeen

Neyyar Dam & Elephant Rehab Center

a sanctuary at the foot of the mountains with a lake, a dam, a temple, and an elephant rehabilitation center where nature and silence meet by the water

🐘 elephants
🥾 trekking routes
🐊 crocodile farm
🛶 water walks
🚶‍♀️ hiking

Trivandrum Zoo

one of India's oldest zoos, with spacious alleys, rare animals, and a unique plant collection, is a place where nature and the city coexist

🦓 animals and birds
🌳 botanical garden
📸 walks and photos
🌺 shady alleys
🌊 lake

Agasthyakoodam Peak

the sacred peak, the highest point in Kerala, is surrounded by a sanctuary, legends and mist: trekking through the clouds and the aroma of mountain herbs

🥾 trekking ~40 km (with a guide)
🐾 wildlife
🕉️ place of power
🌸 rare plants
☁️ panoramas

Poovar Backwaters

a place where the river meets the sea and mangrove forests form green tunnels along a stunning sandy spit — also a favourite spot for birdwatching

🚤 speedboat tours
🐦 waterbirds
🏝️ sandbar
🌳 mangrove forest
🐟 waterfront restaurants

Kappil - Paravur Backwaters

a lagoon between the sea and the hills, where you can kayak along coconut banks and islets, the pearl of Varkala

🚣 canal kayaking
🌊 lake
🏖️ Kappil beach
🛶 fishing boats
🌳 mangrove forest

Peppara Dam Sanctuary

protected jungle and a huge picturesque reservoir in the hills, where fog rises over the green slopes and you can hear the birds calling to each other

🐾 wildlife
🚣🐊 water safari
🥾 trekking with a ranger
🚙 jeep tours
🐘 elephants (wild)

Kuzhipalam Botanical Garden

a small botanical garden and garden shop with ponds and tree-shaded paths – an oasis of peace near Kovalam

🌳 bonsai collection
🎭 sculpture garden
🌹 rose garden
📸 panoramas and views
🛍️ art objects

Taj Lagoon – Killi River

a quiet lagoon near the Taj Hotel, where the Killi River flows into the sea among mangroves and palms, people come here to take a boat ride and watch the sun sink into the water

🚶‍♀️ hiking
🐦 waterfowl
🛶 boating
🚣 river kayaking
🏖️ secret beach

Sivananda Yoga Ashram

one of the most famous ashrams in India, located in the jungle near Lake Neyyar, attracts students from all over the world with its yoga courses, satsangs and atmosphere of inner peace

🧘‍♂️ hatha yoga and pranayama
🌄 sunrises by the water
🕯️evening satsangs
💫 harmony

🌿 nature

Santhigiri Ashram

a modern spiritual center with a lotus temple—a symbol of purity and rebirth—that combines tradition, Ayurveda, and a sense of peace among fragrant gardens and white domes

🕉️ spiritual practices
💆‍♀️ Ayurvedic treatments
☀️ Morning meditations
🌿 gardens for strolling
💫 inner harmony

Ramakrishna Ashrama

a place of silence and reflection, where spirituality is united with the mission of education, where people pray, give lectures and discuss Vedanta under the shade of trees and the sounds of evening bells

🕯️ evening prayers
📚 library and lectures
🌳 garden for reflection
🕉️ Vedanta philosophy
💫 pathfinding

Sivagiri Mutt

the centre of Sri Narayana Guru's philosophy and a place of pilgrimage, the golden-domed temple on the hill, the sound of the ocean and the atmosphere of enlightenment create a special power of this place

🏯 pilgrimage center
🌊 ocean view
📿 temple and samadhi
🕉️ Narayan Guru's teachings
💫 the power of enlightenment

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people also come here in search of inner balance and inspiration — to practise yoga, learn kalaripayattu, take ayurvedic treatments, or simply discover the culture of Travancore and one of the most unique languages in the world,we know the people who can teach, guide and inspire — and we’ll be happy to share trusted contacts upon request.

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