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Kovalam is one of the most popular beach destinations in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees 16 Kilometres from Trivandrum Airport, international and domestic terminals. Kovalam

Trivandrum City : Half Day & Full Day Tour Padmanabhaswamy Temple (entry only for Hindus) The Napier Museum The Horse Palace Trivandrum Zoo Sri Chithira Art Gallery Keralam Museum Golf Club Distance from Kovalam : 15 Kilometers

Trivandrum City : Half Day Tour Padmanabhaswamy Temple Temple timings are 03:30 – 04:45 hrs, 06:30 – 0700 hrs, :00 hrs,10:30 -11:10 hrs, 11:45-12:00 hrs 17:00 – 18:15 hrs and 18:45 -19:20 hrs Dress code :Men - Dhoti / Women - Saree. The Temple is open only to Hindus. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple around which the City literally developed, is an architectural wonder. Situated in the heart of the old city, the massive structure has a staggering 100 feet high "Gopuram", the main temple tower. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the family deity of the Royal Family of Travancore to whom the Temple belongs, the massive idol in the sanctum measures 18 feet in length and is covered with gold and other precious stones. Distance from Kovalam : 12 Kilometres

Napier Museum & Horse Palace Museum Visiting Hours: 10:00 -16:45 Hrs. Closed on Mondays (Lunch break 13: :00 Hrs ). This palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore, a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman, in the mid 9 th century. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the Royal Family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple Visiting Hours : 10:00 – 16:45 Hrs. Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons (Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Hrs). Built in the 19th century, this Indo - Saracenic structure boasts a natural air conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The Napier Museum The Horse Palace Distance from Kovalam : 16 & 12 Kilometers

Sri Chithira Art Gallery Visiting Timings : 10:00-16:45 hrs, closed on Mondays & Wednesdays forenoon (Lunch break 13: :00 Hrs) The Sree Chithira Art Gallery features a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich among others, and fascinating works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. An oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali offers a visual treat and are a tribute to the art and culture of these countries. Distance from Kovalam : 16 KMS

Keralam - a museum of history and heritage at Thiruvananthapuram Distance from Kovalam : 15 Kilometers Housed in a heritage building, KERALAM captures the quintessence of the land in an enchanting 7,000 square feet of space At KERALAM, take a trip back in time and explore the splendid heritage and the rich historic wealth of serene, spice-scented Kerala, God’s Own Country. Visiting Timings 10:00- 16:45 hrs, closed on Mondays.

Thiruvananthapuram Golf Club The Trivandrum golf course was laid out in the 1850s during the days of the late Maharajah Sree Moolam Thirunal, and is one of the oldest in the world. The royal family of erstwhile Travancore had established this golf course even before the Americans and the Europeans took to the game. The nine-hole golf course is one of the smallest in the country, but one of the prettiest, the 25 acres has over 3,400 trees belonging to over 1,000 species and is one of the green lungs of the city. Please contact the travel desk for booking and further information. GREEN FEE : FOR: 750 & IND : TAX 10.3% / CLUB SET : FOR: 200 & IND : 100 CADDY FEE : 9 HOLES -150 & 18-HOLES -250 Distance from the hotel: 18 KMS

Trivandrum Zoo Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest in the country, was established as an adjunct to the Museum in 1857 by the then Maharaja of Travancore Visiting Timings :10:00-16:45 hrs,closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons Distance from Kovalam : 15 Kilometres

Neyyar Dam Half Day Trip A repository of some of the rarest medicinal herbs, the Neyyar Dam is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. The lake formed by the dam across the Neyyar river offers boating. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located nearby. Visiting Timings :10:00-16:45 Hrs,closed on Mondays (Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Hrs) Distance from Kovalam : 45 Kilometres

Elephant Camp Tour Elephants have been an integral part of cultural Kerala from time immemorial. These huge mammals have always been loved, revered, groomed and given a prestigious place in the state. Most joint families here in the past owned elephants and their increasing number was considered a status symbol. But today only a handful still own them, the rest having entrusted these treasured possessions to temple managements owing to the degeneration of the joint family system and rising cost of upkeep Visiting Timings : 10:00 hrs- 16:45 Hrs, closed on Mondays Distance from the hotel: 45 Kilometres

Kanyakumari – Day Trip Padmanabhapuram Palace Closed on Mondays Suchindram Temple Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue Distance from Kovalam 85 Kilometres Kanyakumari - the Land’s End of India where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet. En route take a detour to visit the ancient 16 th century Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Suchindram temple.

Trip to Ponmudi Hill Station – Full Day The salubrious hill station of Ponmudi is at an altitude of over 1100 metres above sea level on the Western Ghats and is within easy driving distance of Thiruvananthapuram Distance from Kovalam : 60 Kilometres

Poovar Back Water Cruise Poovar is a small coastal fishing village at the southern tip of the district, with a beautiful beach on one side and the backwaters on the other. During high tides, an estuary links it to the sea. Distance from the hotel: 20 Kilometers

House Boat Cruise on Lake Ashtamudi A unique wetland ecosystem in it’s own right, Ashtamudi Lake covers more than 60 kilometers in surface area. One may opt for the backwater tour and cruise that starts from Kollam. Distance from Kovalam: 78 Kilometers

VILLAGE TOUR TODDY TAPPING, COIR SPINNING, OILEXTRACTING HAND LOOM WEAVING, LOCAL MARKET & LOCAL EXPERIENCE (Sunday Holiday)

HANDLOOM WEAVING,OILEXTRACTING& LOCAL EXPERIENCE

Aruvikkara Located at a distance of 16 kilometres from Trivandrum, Aruvikkara is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot. Aruvikkara is situated on the banks of the Karamana river and houses a temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. Vettukad Church Also called 'Madre De Deus‘, is located 7 kilometres from Trivandrum and attracts thousands of visitors of different religions throughout the year. The annual celebration of the 'Feast Of Christ, the King' is a major attraction. Anchuthengu Fort Located 36 kilometres from Trivandrum, this fort was built by the East India Company in the 17th century and was once the trading centre of the British. Koyikkal Palace The ancient palace situated 18 kilometres from Trivandrum, dates back to the 15th century. It was one of the official residences of the rulers of erstwhile Travancore. In1979 this Palace was declared as a protected monument and further in 1990 after restoration work, it was converted into a Folklore Museum and Numismatic Museum. Special interest locations

 Trivandrum City Tour :Rs for Half a Day (04 people in one car)  Day trip to Neyyar Dam :Rs for Half a Day (04 people in one car)  Elephant Camp Tour :Rs for Half a Day (04 people in one car)  Day trip to Kanyakumari :Rs for a Full day (04 people in one car)  Trip to Ponmudi Hills :Rs for a Full day (04 people in one car)  House Boat Cruise at Kollam :Rs for a day trip for a couple.  Poovar House Boat Cruise :Rs for a day trip for a couple  Poovar Backwater Cruise :Rs for a Couple  Country Boat Experience :Rs for a Couple  Village tour :Rs: 3000 for a Couple Please note the above rates are only for transportation and any entrance and ride charges are to be paid directly by the guest. All rates are including taxes and are subject to change without notice. Tariff