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Sightseeing

Kuthira Malika

Bhajanapura Palace Road

Kanakakunnu Flag Post

Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram The Kanakakunnu palace located at the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city plays a welcoming host to a multitude of cultural events, seminars and programmes. Its proximity to a number of important tourist sites, including the Napier Museum and Trivandrum Zoo, has made it an important part of the city. Once host to many an important gala, under the reign of the erstwhile ruler of Travancore Sree Moolam Thirunal, it is an integral part of city’s festivities and heritage to this day.

Kanakakunnu Flag Post

Kanakakunnu Palace Road

Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram The Kanakakunnu palace located at the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city plays a welcoming host to a multitude of cultural events, seminars and programmes. Its proximity to a number of important tourist sites, including the Napier Museum and Trivandrum Zoo, has made it an important part of the city. Once host to many an important gala, under the reign of the erstwhile ruler of Travancore Sree Moolam Thirunal, it is an integral part of city’s festivities and heritage to this day.

Methan Mani

On the eastern side of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock). It has on its dial, a man's face with two goats on either side. Crafted from mahogany by an artisan called Kulathooran, every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his mouth and the goats hit his cheeks.

Methan Mani

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Road

On the eastern side of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock). It has on its dial, a man's face with two goats on either side. Crafted from mahogany by an artisan called Kulathooran, every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his mouth and the goats hit his cheeks.

Farol de Vizhinjam

Valiyathura Pier

Local market

Mercado de Connemara, Palayam

Connemara Market or Palayam Market is one of the favorite shopping destinations of Trivandrum. This street is dotted with unbranded local shops selling vegetables, groceries, household items, garments and coir products.

Mercado de Connemara, Palayam

Connemara Market or Palayam Market is one of the favorite shopping destinations of Trivandrum. This street is dotted with unbranded local shops selling vegetables, groceries, household items, garments and coir products.

Mercado de Chalai

Museums / Theatre

Museu Napier

The Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum, is standing since the 19th century. Named after the then Madras Governor General, the museum’s beautiful architecture boasts an Indo-Saracenic influence. One of the unique things at this museum is the Japanese shadow play in which leather figures depicts the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. You can also marvel at the large collection of archaeological and historic artefacts which include bronze idols, ancient ornaments and much more.

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Museu Napier

LMS Vellayambalam Road

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The Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum, is standing since the 19th century. Named after the then Madras Governor General, the museum’s beautiful architecture boasts an Indo-Saracenic influence. One of the unique things at this museum is the Japanese shadow play in which leather figures depicts the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. You can also marvel at the large collection of archaeological and historic artefacts which include bronze idols, ancient ornaments and much more.

Kuthira Malika

Another one of the city’s great museums is the Puthe Maliga Palace Museum, which used to be the palace of the Maharaja of Travancore. The rich embellishments of carved wooden ceilings and marble sculptures will make anyone appreciate the grandeur and art of the times gone by. Something you may not have known is that the palace is also called Kuthira Malika (place of horses). This name was coined all thanks to the 122 horse figurines in the brackets of the walls, which can still be seen if you lean out of the balconies.

Kuthira Malika

Bhajanapura Palace Road

Another one of the city’s great museums is the Puthe Maliga Palace Museum, which used to be the palace of the Maharaja of Travancore. The rich embellishments of carved wooden ceilings and marble sculptures will make anyone appreciate the grandeur and art of the times gone by. Something you may not have known is that the palace is also called Kuthira Malika (place of horses). This name was coined all thanks to the 122 horse figurines in the brackets of the walls, which can still be seen if you lean out of the balconies.

Shri Chitra Art Gallery

Museum Bains compound Road

Margi Theatre

Shopping

Sarwaa the concept store

Visit Sarwaa, a one stop shop for souvenirs from all around India, utility gifts, handcrafted stationary, bags, yoga mats, books, homedecor, furniture, jewellery, hand block printed apparel, lingerie, shawls, stoles and scarves etc.

Sarwaa the concept store

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Visit Sarwaa, a one stop shop for souvenirs from all around India, utility gifts, handcrafted stationary, bags, yoga mats, books, homedecor, furniture, jewellery, hand block printed apparel, lingerie, shawls, stoles and scarves etc.

SMSM Handicraft Emporium

Press Club Road

Karalkada

Karalkada Road

Cafes and restaurants

Sarwaa

The cafe with the best ambience, centrally located, eco - friendly architecture, home- made delicacies, vegan friendly cuisine, well stocked library, board games and art style decor hidden in the heart of the city. The cafe is attached to the city’s best boutique store where you can shop souvenirs, hand crafted apparels and gifts, silver jewellery, pashmina, wool and silk shawls.

Sarwaa

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The cafe with the best ambience, centrally located, eco - friendly architecture, home- made delicacies, vegan friendly cuisine, well stocked library, board games and art style decor hidden in the heart of the city. The cafe is attached to the city’s best boutique store where you can shop souvenirs, hand crafted apparels and gifts, silver jewellery, pashmina, wool and silk shawls.