Things to do in Venganoor, Kerala
Venganoor is an area within the Thiruvananthapuram City of Kerala, India, which is situated 13 km south of the city. It is known as the birthplace of Ayyankali, the great Dalit leader of Kerala.
11 places to visit in and around Venganoor, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Kovalam
Kovalam is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located 12.6 km southeast of the city center.
- 2Halcyon Castle
Halcyon Castle was built in 1932 in the princely state of Travancore, in the modern-day state of Kerala, India. It was constructed by M.R.Ry Sri Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran, the consort of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, as a retreat for their family.
- 3Keleswaram Mahadeva Temple
Keleswaram Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is situated in Keleswaram, a village in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala.
- 4Vellayani Lake
Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal, is the second largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala and is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Vellayani is known for its lotus blooms and is considered a little eco-haven.
- 5Vellayani Devi Temple
The Major Vellayani Devi Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kerala, India, dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. The shrine is situated in Vellayani 1.5 km west of Vellayani junction, 12 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram on the eastern bank of Vellayani Lake.
- 6St. Nicholas' Church, Puthiyathura
St. Nicholas' Church, Puthiyathura is a catholic church in the parish of Puthiyathura in the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum.
- 7Konchiravila Devi Temple
Konchiravila Devi Temple is a temple located at Konchiravila in Trivandrum district of Kerala, India.
- 8Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple
The Sree Maha Ganapathy temple is located in Thamarakulam, also known as the heart of Kollam. The main deity is Lord Vigneshwara, who is believed to be the person who takes responsibility of the whole region.
- 9Mukkolakkal Bhagawathi Temple
The Mukkolakkal Bhagawathi Temple is a temple of the Hindu mother goddess Bhagawati at Sreevaraham, on the south-east of Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
- 10Attukal
Attukal is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located on the banks of Killi river, in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is situated about two kilometres to the south-east from the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- 11Attukal Temple
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Attukal in Kerala, India. It is situated near the heart of the city, two kilometres away from the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, East Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram.