Why go
- Metropolis and capital of Kerala, India.
- Served by Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV).
History
Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 km2, making it the most populous city in Kerala. The larger Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area has over 1.7 million inhabitants within an area of 543 km2, making it the second-most populous metropolitan area in Kerala after Kochi. Thiruvananthapuram is one of the few cities in India that serves as a state capital and is also centre for heritage, maritime activities, information technology, research and development, space research, defence, automotive technology, and biosciences. It is also among the few cities in the world where both an international airport and an international seaport are located within the city in close proximity to the city center.
Where to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4jqMgG7rXA · Kovalam, Beach Road, beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695527, India · theleela.com
House No -15, Ambika Vilas, 1489 – 90, K Anirudhan Rd, DPI, Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · amastaysandtrails.com
near Norka Roots, Housing Board, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · lemontreehotels.com
Medical College, Pazhaya Rd, Murinjapalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695011, India · daancosmosinn.in
VENPALAVATTOM, near HDFC BANK, Anayara, PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India · ivyresidency.com
Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India · regal-suites.com
Manorama Office, near Manorama Road, Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · hycinthhotels.com
Oruvathilkotta, Aakkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India · obytamara.com
Junction Chakkai, Kuzhivila, Thiruvananthapuram Byp, near Akkulam Bridge, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695583, India · gokulamgrandtrivandrum.com
Opp. Central Railway Station, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · thedimorahotels.com
T.C. 34, 757/3, Watts Ln, Shangumukham, Kannanthura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695007, India · udshotels.com
Extra Police Rd, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India · vivantahotels.com
opposite Malayalam Manorama, Manorama Rd, Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · thecentralresidency.com
SS Kovil Rd, Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · ananthapurihospitality.in
TC 91, GW65+3J9, 811, Anayara Rd, Venpalavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India · ambarasuites.com
South Gate of Secretariat, Press Rd, Statue, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · residencytower.com
GX52+J65 Mascot Square, PMG Road Near Kerala University Stadium, Cantonment House Rd, LMS Compound, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India · ktdc.com
Palayam Airport Rd, Pattoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695024, India · vivinsuites.com
Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · hotelkeerthi.com
Nalanda Ln, near PMG, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India · hotelprasanth.com
Railway Station Rd, Near Railway Station, Overbridge, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · ktdc.com
Maurya Rajadhani Building, General Hospital Rd, Statue, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · rajadhanihotels.com
CH Centre, Chalakuzhy Rd, near medical Chalakkuzhi, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004, India · treebo.com
Toll Junction, Near, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695003, India · rajadhanihotels.com
Aristo Rd, near New Theatre Road, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · hotelvenkateswara.in
Housing Board Junction, Press Rd, opposite Fire Brigade, Statue, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India · lemontreehotels.com
Kuzhivila, behind Infosys, Arasummudu, Kulathoor, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695583, India · treebo.com
CV Raman Pillai Rd, DPI, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · hyatt.com
Punnen Rd, Statue, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695039, India · hilton.com
near music college, Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India · kkminternationalhotel.com
GW2X+9VV, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Near University College Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001,… · thesouthpark.com
T C 81/820, Manjalikulam Rd, Overbridge, Santhi Nagar, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001, India
Restaurants & places to go
Juice, Fast Food · Inside east port
Regional, Restaurant · Indian Veggie curries on banana leaves. Features: vegetarian options · Near Russian Cultural Center Bakery Jct Road,…
Arab, Malabar, Chicken, Restaurant · No frills family restaurant serving Arabian-style grill dishes and Indian curries.
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · eves-coffee.business.site
Boli, Indian Sweet Which Are Crispy, Crunchy, Mouth Watering, Tasty, Traditionally Made And The Most Hygienic And Nutritious Snack, Indian, Fast Food ·… · mahachips.co.in
Burger, Chicken, Fine Dining, Fish, Grill, Ice Cream, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 15:00-20:45 · Veli - Sanghumugham Road,…
Chicken, Chinese, Ice Cream, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset Features: vegetarian options · kundamankadavu, , peyad, 695573
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Kuravankonam-Maruthoor Road, Thiruvananthapuram, 695044
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Tea, Indian, Burger, Regional, Pizza, Pasta, Cake, Fries, Bakery, Local, Cafe · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · themuffinhouse.in
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · Kesavadasapuram Rd, 695004
Asian, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options
Chinese, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · Pitmans line, peyad, 695573
Tea, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Breakfast, Snacks, Fried Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
South Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Badra Square kuravankonam, Opposite Surya Medicals
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · zamzamrestaurants.com
Local, Kerala, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options
Ice Cream, Dessert, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Snacks, Juice, Cafe · Snacks/Juice cafe
Cake, Restaurant · Cake restaurant
Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Seafood/Regional restaurant · Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Trivandrum
North Indian, Restaurant · North Indian restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Fruit Juice, Cafe · Fruit Juice cafe
Pickles, Food Court · Pickles food court · Vaishnavi pickles, Thiruvananthapuram
Cafe · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 26/699-11, 695032 · theambrosia.com
Food Court · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Regional, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant
Coffee Shop, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00; PH 09:00-17:00
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Unit# GF - 30, Kazhakootam - Kovalam Bypass Rd, Chacka, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695024, trivandrum, 695024
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, South Indian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Chinese, Indian, Restaurant · Chinese/Indian restaurant
Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
South Indian, Arab, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Attinkuzhy Road NH Bypass
Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · zamzamrestaurants.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 · 4/1228, Prashanthi Kuravankonam,, Thiruvananthapuram,, 695003
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
350 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) 4.2 km to the centre
Thiruvananthapuram, KL, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 19 airlines (Air India Express, Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways…) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Mumbai, Bangalore, Madras, Abu Dhabi, Dubai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 7 routes: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kochi, Madras, Mumbai, Muscat, Sharjah
- Air India Limited AI (A320, A319, A321, 777-300ER) · 7 routes: Bangalore, Kochi, Madras, Male, Mumbai, Riyadh, Sharjah
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 5 routes: Bangalore, Dubai, Kochi, Madras, Mumbai
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, A320) · 5 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Bangalore*, Dammam, Mumbai, Muscat
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800) · 2 routes: Bangalore*, Mumbai*
- Maldivian Q2 (DH8, A320) · 2 routes: Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Male
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 2 routes: Madras, Mumbai
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Emirates EK (A330-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A321) · 1 route: Bahrain
- Kuwait Airways KU (310, AB6) · 1 route: Kuwait
- L MJ (A320) · 1 route: Colombo*
- Oman Air WY (737-800) · 1 route: Muscat
- Qatar Airways QR (A321) · 1 route: Doha
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- SriLankan Airlines UL (A320) · 1 route: Colombo
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Murukkumpuzha Ferry
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TRV has direct flights to 17 destinations on 19 airlines (incl. Mumbai, Bangalore, Madras, Abu Dhabi, Dubai…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Murukkumpuzha Ferry, 16 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thiruvananthapuram, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing