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Thiruvananthapuram District

Province · Kerala, 🇮🇳 India
Population 3,301,427
Area 2,232 km²
Time zone Asia/Kolkata
Official website www.trivandrum.nic.in
Thiruvananthapuram District

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Thiruvananthapuram Essentials

Thiruvananthapuram showcases Kerala's heritage through the Dravidian architecture of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the intricate 19th-century wood carvings of Kuthira Malika palace. The city features unique structural landmarks like the spiral brickwork of Laurie Baker’s Indian Coffee House and the 58-foot Gangadhareshwara statue at Aazhimala. Cultural sites like Kanakakkunnu Palace contrast with modern scientific hubs like Priyadarshini Planetarium, while the Kottur sanctuary provides a forest refuge for rehabilitated elephants.

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Editor's Choice

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, preserves its royal heritage through a dense concentration of 18th and 19th-century palaces and specialized museums. This collection highlights the Travancore dynasty's architectural legacy, featuring the iconic wooden carvings of Kuthira Maliga and the grand Kowdiar Palace. Beyond the city center, the list includes the world’s first palm-leaf manuscript museum, the dramatic cliffside Aazhimala Siva Temple with its massive sculpture, and the Kottur Elephant Sanctuary, showcasing the region's diverse cultural and natural landscapes.

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Coastal Escapes

Thiruvananthapuram’s coastline is defined by the unique Cenozoic sedimentary cliffs of Varkala and the crescent-shaped shores of Kovalam. This stretch includes Papanasam Beach, where natural springs emerge from the rock face, and the rocky Azhimala Beach, home to a 58-foot-tall Shiva sculpture. The region features the 35-meter Vizhinjam Lighthouse and the Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, which showcases the image pearl technique alongside diverse marine life. Where the backwaters meet the sea at Kappil, a narrow road separates the Arabian Sea from the Edava-Nadayara Lake.

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Sacred Sites & Temples

Thiruvananthapuram’s spiritual landscape is defined by its diverse architectural heritage, ranging from the gold-plated Dravidian towers of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple to 8th-century rock-cut shrines. This collection features significant Hindu temples like the cliffside Azhimala Siva Temple with its massive Gangadhareswara statue, the ancient Vishnu temple at Varkala, and historic places of worship representing the city's Christian and Islamic traditions. These sites offer insight into Kerala’s religious history through intricate stone carvings and traditional Kerala-style architecture.

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Museums and Art Centers

Thiruvananthapuram’s cultural landscape spans scientific innovation and traditional heritage. The city features the VSSC Space Museum, housed in a historic church where India's space program began, and the Priyadarsini Planetarium with its advanced projection technology. Traditional Kerala architecture is represented by the 16th-century Koyikkal Palace, which now hosts numismatic and folklore collections. Unique specialized institutions include the Soil Museum, showcasing regional geology, and the Russian Cultural Center, which facilitates international artistic exchange.

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Thiruvananthapuram District — Map

Thiruvananthapuram District — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 20°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 24°–36°
  • 26° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–35°
  • 27° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–32°
  • 27° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 24°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 24°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 24°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English, Hindi
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+91
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Tours & Activities

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Indian Coffee House
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Maharaja Swathi Thirunal's Palace

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