The longest name of any city in India translates to the city of Lord Anantha; this place is famous for spices, sandalwood and ivory. This city has many pristine beaches, monumental Hindu shrines, historical artefacts, palaces, museums and almost everything to keep a visitor occupied and happy during his stay in Thiruvananthapuram. To make the best of the city, plan your trip by booking a cheap Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram flight with IndiGo.
Things to do in Thiruvananthapuram
Temple Hopping: You should start your day by visiting one of the many temples here. After all, you are in God’s own country. There are many temples here like Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Chamundi Devi Temple, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple and many more.
Trivandrum Museums: There are museums like the Napier Museum with Mughal and Chinese architecture and The Natural History Museum, which are places where you get to know about the city’s culture and history.
Tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Coffee House: This is one place where you will enjoy every sip of the delectable filter coffee they serve. Apart from the aromatic freshly brewed coffee, you will fall for the ambience and interiors.
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife spot is home to many endangered species of the world that organize Lion and Deer Safaris. There is Neyyar Dam as well for boating and fishing.
Places to shop in Thiruvananthapuram
There is Chalai Market which is over a hundred years old with almost everything from groceries to garments available here. Connemara Market is a local market famous for spices, fruits and vegetables. When it comes to lifestyle trends, there is Pothys in Trivandrum, which is the heart of the high-end mall shopping of the city to buy anything from garments to jewellery and from apparel to cosmetics.
Best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram
Though it is a year-round vacation destination in India but to have the best experience, October to February is the ideal time to visit this beautiful city. This is due to the pleasant weather in these months with the average temperature being 24℃ making this city even more vivacious. Monsoon season (July-September) is a good time to visit but humidity will be there with heavy showers in the city. Summers are usually very hot in this part of the country with the mercury rising to 36℃ which will keep you waiting till sunset to explore Thiruvananthapuram.
Modes of transport in Thiruvananthapuram
You can take taxis, auto rickshaws or local buses (private and government-run) which are pocket-friendly and are frequently operational. Usually what locals prefer are the local buses to travel within the city, which is economical as well.
Airports in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram has a single airport which is the Trivandrum International Airport established in 1932. This airport is merely seven km away from the main city with two terminals, one of which was a domestic terminal and other being an international terminal. Book cheap flights with IndiGo for your onward travel on our Thiruvananthapuram to Sharjah flights.
Address: Airport Rd, Chacka, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008
IATA Code: TRV