Private Custom Tour: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Sightseeing with guide
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour & explore the city Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) in an air-conditioned transport with a professional guide. Visit the temples, dedicated to Hindu deities and seek blessings. Also, get ready to be mesmerised by the Dravidian styles of architecture on murals, stone carvings, and various structures in this city of Kerala.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Camera charges at monuments
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Padmanabhaswamy temple is located inside the East Fort. As per the Hindu Holy Text Bhagwat Gita, Balarama visited this temple. A fine blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture, the temple has many legends associated with major narratives being dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The holy place is also known for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu shrines in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the serpent.
Sree Chitra Art Gallery is an art gallery in Thiruvananthapuram, India, established in 1935. It is located towards the northern side of the Napier Museum. It was inaugurated by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
In the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city lies the great Napier Museum and the Natural History Museum in the Museum compound, close to the Zoological park. Built in the 19th century, it has its own natural air-conditioning system. It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. People are especially impressed by the Japanese shadow-play leather that is used to depict the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.Kerala's rich cultural heritage is in full display here. The museum was named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. Also known as Government Art Museum, the architectural style of museum is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Kerala and Mughal Schools of Architecture. Closed on Mondays.
Kuthiramalika is a palace built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple. Closed on Mondays.
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu religious shrine at Attukal in Kerala, India. Goddess Bhadrakali, mounted over 'vethala', is the main deity in this temple. Bhadrakali, a form of Mahakali, who killed the demon king Daruka, believed to be born from the third eye of lord Shiva.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Delhi Airport Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Trivandrum is the former name of Thiruvananthapuram
- Entry into Padmanabhaswamy temple is permitted for only practising Hindus. The main architecture of the temple is on the outside, and the guide will give information regarding the history & traditions of the temple.
- Some attractions are closed on Mondays
- Napier Museum, Shri Chitra Art Gallery & Kuthiramalika Palace Museum are closed forenoon. They open at 01 PM. Accordingly, any tour on Wednesdays will start later at around 12 Noon.
How it compares in Trivandrum
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 70 experiences we list in Trivandrum.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 70.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Trivandrum
Trivandrum, also spelt Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of Kerala, a green coastal city of temples, palaces and museums close to long beaches.
Trivandrum, or Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of Kerala and sits on a series of low hills near the southern tip of mainland India. At its heart stands the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a Vishnu temple in the Dravidian style with a tall gopuram, and the old fort quarter around it was once the seat of the Travancore kings. The Napier Museum is a red-and-white building in the Indo-Saracenic style, set in a park with a zoo.
