TOP 10 LEAST KNOWN PLACES AND ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND TRIVANDRUM

Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala. It’s an internationally known city for many reasons. One of the prime reason is the presence of two mind-blowing beaches, which have found places in many travel websites and Magazines. When a traveler Google for important for tourist places in Trivandrum, some places immediately flashes on the screen. But irrespective of that there are some places which are less known to the travelers or are less explored. So rather than going to explain about the internationally known places in Trivandrum I will take you all through the roads less traveled. At the end i will also mention the important places to visit in Trivandrum.

1. Thenmala And Palaruvi.

Thenmala is the first Eco Tousism project in Kerala and Palaruvi is a waterfall in the border areas of Trivandrum district.

2. Kurisumala and Kalimala.

Both are adjoining places in the same peak .Good for a one day trek to enjoy fog mist and wind

3. Chittar Dams And Thripparappu Waterfall.

Chittar Dams consists of dam I and II and both constitute a picturesque holiday spot at a distance of 42 km from Trivandrum. Chittar Dam is shown in the Malayalam movie “Rithu”. Thriparappu waterfall is an artificial waterfall having an altitude of 50 ft.

4. Kadinamkulam Backwater.

Kadinamkulam backwater is located close to Techno valley, Techno Park in Trivandrum. Perfect holiday spot offering backwater cruise to enjoy the scenic Kadinamkulam Lake.

5. Adventure Tourism In Trivandrum.

Know more about the adventure activities offered to travelers in Trivandrum. From mountain climbing to paragliding and sea activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, Trivandrum will fulfill your mind body and soul with amazing experience.

6. Elephant Rehabilitation Centre At Kottur.

Want to have fun with elephant in Trivandrum, just visit a place at kappukadu near kottur in Trivandrum district. It is a full day activity spot under Kerala wildlife department. Tourists can mingle with Elephants and are allowed to help in bathing them and are shown how Elephants are fed with rice and jaggery along with a ride on the back of this giant animal.

7. Vellayani And Vavvamoola Lake.

Vellayani Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Trivandrum district. The lake and its surrounding area give a very good opportunity for enjoying the village beauty at its peak. Both the lakes are nearby and are perfect for good for fishing or angling.

8. BirdWatching At Punchakkari.

Punchakkari is a small village located at a distance of 7 km from Trivandrum city. Activities here include bird watching and Fishing. You can also take experience organic farming here.

9. Poovar Estuary and Backwater.

Poovar is the last beach on the Southern side of Kerala. But its a paradise for both domestic and international tourists as it offers a combination of golden sand beach, breath taking lake and amazing mangroves.

10. Ponmudi.

Although it is a known tourist place in Kerala,there are some more places around Ponmudi which are less known to travelers.It is a hill station which can be visited all through the year and is situated  at a distance of 72 km from Trivandrum railway station.