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Discover the Soul of Trivandrum

Step beyond the ordinary and experience Trivandrum through a lens of rich heritage, timeless stories and local charm. From the regal, untold history of iconic landmarks to the golden horizons of our legendary crescent coast — we handle every detail, so you can simply be present.

Discover the Soul of Trivandrum

Step beyond the ordinary and experience Trivandrum through a lens of rich heritage, timeless stories and local charm. From the regal, untold history of iconic landmarks to the golden horizons of our legendary crescent coast — we handle every detail, so you can simply be present.

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City Tours

Explore Trivandrum

Heritage

The Ivory Throne Tour

Uncover Travancore’s royal legacy, opulent courtly history and magnificent architecture on our flagship journey.

 

₹ on request

 
— Suggested Itinerary
9:00am

Hotel pickup

9:30am

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

One of the world's most magnificent Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his rare Anantha Shayanam posture. Its seven-storey gopuram towers over the East Fort skyline — the same temple the kings of Travancore dedicated their entire kingdom to in 1750.

11:00am

Puthen Maliga Palace Museum

Built in 1840 by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, the roofline features 122 intricately carved wooden horses. Inside: ivory and crystal thrones, Belgian chandeliers and a mysterious portrait of a king whose eyes follow you around the room.

12:30pm
Lunch break — 1 hour
1:50pm

Napier Museum

Built in 1855, this Indo-Saracenic landmark fuses Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Gothic architecture with a built-in double-wall cooling system. Inside: a 5,000-piece ancient coin collection, temple bronzes, ivory carvings and a full-scale temple chariot.

3:00pm

Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery

Dedicated to India's most beloved classical painter — the Trivandrum-born genius who first brought Indian gods and mythology to life with European oil painting. Original canvases, rare oleographs and personal sketches.

4:10pm
Tea break — 30 minutes
5:00pm

Drop-off at hotel

Note: All entry fees are at guests' own cost.

Spiritual

Trivandrum Temple Trail

Experience the spiritual heartbeat of the capital through ancient rituals, sacred devotion and stunning Dravidian architecture.

 
₹ on request
 
— Suggested Itinerary
4:15pm

Hotel pickup

5:00pm

Azhimala Shiva Temple

Built on a rocky cliff above the Arabian Sea, anchored by a colossal 58-foot sculpture of Lord Shiva. The evening sea breeze and golden light create a truly memorable opening to the trail.

6:20pm

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Known as the Sabarimala of Women — holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of women for a single religious event, with over 3.5 million women for the annual Pongala festival.

7:00pm

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

At night, the illuminated gopuram reflects in the sacred Padmatheertham tank. The sound of the evening deeparadhana prayers drifting from the inner sanctum is something your family will carry long after the visit.

7:50pm

Pazhavangadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple

Famous for the ancient ritual of thengakodukal — the breaking of coconuts before the deity. Watching devotees queue with coconuts raised, followed by the satisfying crack, is a uniquely memorable and joyful finale.

8:15pm

Drop-off at hotel

Note: Traditional dress code applies at all four temples.

Highlights

East Fort Complex Tour

Wander past historic gateways and grand palace corridors inside the fortified, living heart of old Travancore.

 
 
₹ on request
 
— Suggested Itinerary
8:30am

Hotel pickup

8:45am

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The world's wealthiest place of worship, whose vaulted chambers were found to contain over $22 billion in treasures when opened in 2011. Arriving early means the morning rituals in their quietest, most unhurried form.

10:30am

Puthen Maliga Palace Museum

The 122 wooden horses, cool stone floors laid without a single nail, guided stories behind each throne room. Look out for the magical musical tree in the courtyard — a single tree that produces eight distinct sounds when tapped at different points.

12:00pm

Ananthavilasam Palace

A protected heritage monument and quieter, lesser-visited gem within the East Fort complex. Its colonial-era architecture, long verandahs and arched gateways give a vivid sense of how the royal family's daily administrative life was conducted.

12:30pm

Drop-off at hotel

Note: Traditional dress code required. All entry fees at guests' own cost.

Culture

Museum Complex Tour

Delve into the city’s cultural soul with priceless royal artifacts, legendary art and iconic colonial-era grounds.

₹ on request
 
— Suggested Itinerary
1:00pm

Hotel pickup

1:15pm

Napier Museum

Nestled within 55 acres of botanical gardens. Its built-in double-wall ventilation cools the interior naturally. Don't miss the ancient temple chariot and the hand-painted Japanese shadow-play leather figures — both utterly one-of-a-kind.

3:00pm

Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery

This intimate gallery is devoted entirely to Trivandrum's most famous son — the first Indian artist to master European oil painting and turn them toward distinctly Indian subjects. Seeing original works up close alongside rare lithographs is extraordinary.

4:15pm

Kanakakunnu Palace

An elegant red-brick palace perched on a leafy hillock. Built as a royal guest house, its Kerala-Gothic blend of arched porticos and circular hall stands handsomely against the surrounding trees. Stroll the manicured grounds and let the afternoon settle quietly.

5:00pm

Drop-off at hotel

Note: All entry fees at guests' own cost. Museum closed on Mondays.

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