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9-Hour Photography Tour of Trivandrum with Beach, Market and Zoo

9 Hours Round trip from Chalai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore East Fort, built by the kings of Travancore
  • 02 Browse the lively shops and local atmosphere of Chalai Market
  • 03 Visit Beemapally Dargah Shareef, home to the tomb of Syedunnisa Beema Bibi and her son
  • 04 Spend leisure time at Sangumumgam Beach
  • 05 See Palayam Juma Masjid, St. Joseph's Latin Cathedral, and a Lord Ganesh temple standing close to each other
  • 06 Visit Trivandrum Zoo, the oldest zoo in India and Asia
  • 07 Discover Kanakakunnu, the former guest house of the Travancore kings

Discover the treasure trove of Trivandrum's best-kept beaches, monuments, palaces, and cultural legacy on this sightseeing and photography tour. Visit key attractions such as East Fort, Chalai Market, Beemapally, Sangumumgam Beach, Trivandrum Zoo, and Kanakakunnu. Along the way, explore lively local streets, historic landmarks, and important religious sites that reflect the city's rich heritage.

Discover the treasure trove of Trivandrum's best-kept beaches, monuments, palaces, and cultural legacy on this sightseeing and photography tour.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Trivandrum Sightseeing and Photography Tour

  • 08:30 am: Meet at any pre-decided point in Trivandrum. After meeting the tour guide, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour that includes the following attractions.

  • Visit East Fort, built by the kings of Travancore.

  • Enjoy shopping in Chalai Market.

  • Visit Beemapally, which is famous for the mosque known as Beemapally Dargah Shareef. It houses the tomb of Syedunnisa Beema Bibi, a divine lady, and her son Syedushuhadamaheen Abubacker.

  • Spend some leisure time at Sangumumgam Beach.

  • Stroll through the busy lanes of Palayam and find Palayam Juma Masjid, St. Joseph's Latin Cathedral or Palayam Palli, and a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, all situated close to each other.

  • Visit Trivandrum Zoo, the oldest zoo in India and Asia. It is home to the Indian leopard, Rhesus monkey, lesser adjutant, and lion-tailed macaque.

  • Visit Kanakakunnu, which used to be a guest house of the Travancore kings. It is now used for the All India Dance Festival, organized by the Department of Tourism every year from October to March.

  • 06:30 pm: Return to the point of origin; end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chalai 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Guide service

What's Not Included

  • Any entry fee

  • Food and beverage

  • Shopping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Tour start
Chalai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695036, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Chalai.

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