Things to do in Vettuthura, Kerala

Vettuthura is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. The main job in this area is fishing.

30 places to visit in and around Vettuthura, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Puthenthope Beach
Thiruvananthapuram district is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which is also Kerala's administrative centre.
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Anchuthengu Fort
The fort was the East India Company's first permanent post on the Malabar Coast.
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Kilimanoor Palace
Kilimanoor Palace is a palace located in Kilimanoor, in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the birthplace of painter Raja Ravi Varma and Raghava Varma, the father of king Marthanda Varma.
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Kolathukara Shiva Temple Wikipedia
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Technopark, Trivandrum Wikipedia
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Sarkaradevi Temple Wikipedia
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St Ignatius Church, Thiruvananthapuram Wikipedia
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Parnasala of Santhigiri Wikipedia
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Technocity, Thiruvananthapuram Wikipedia
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Amunthirathu Devi Temple Wikipedia
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Kowdiar Palace · in Vazhuthacaud
Kowdiar Palace is the official residence of the Travancore Royal Family, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.The Kowdiar Palace, a regal residence was built by the Maharaja, Sri Chithira Thirunal.
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Shankumugham Beach · in Anchuthengu
Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram and is very close to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
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Kanakakkunnu Palace · in Vazhuthacaud
Kanakakkunnu Palace is situated in Thiruvananthapuram near the Napier museum, India. It served as an official residence for Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer during his dewanship, in addition to Bhakti Vilas and Padma Vilas.
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Kuthiramalika · in Manacaud
Kuthiramalika is a Travancore Kingdom palace built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
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Varkala Beach · in Varkala Wikipedia
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Sagarakanyaka · in Anchuthengu
Sagarakanyaka is a sculpture of a mermaid situated at the Shankumugham Beach, Kerala. Sculpted by Kanayi Kunhiraman, it is adjudged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest merperson sculpture in the world.
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Napier Museum · in Vazhuthacaud Wikipedia
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Koyikkal Palace · in Nedumangad
The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India. The palace was built in 17th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family.
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Satelmond Palace · in Poojappura
Satelmond Palace in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India is one of the palaces that belonged to the Travancore Royal Family. It is situated in the Poojapura ward of Thiruvananthapuram city.
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Bhakti Vilas · in Vazhuthacaud
Bhakti Vilas, also known as Bhakti Vilasom, was a state palace in Travancore, at Vazhuthacaud, in the capital Thiruvananthapuram, India, built at the end of the 19th century.
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Belhaven Palace · in Vazhuthacaud
Belhaven Palace is a mansion of historic importance located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It currently houses Reserve Bank of India's Visiting Officers' Quarters.
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Karikkakom Devi Temple · in Anchuthengu Wikipedia
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Palm Leaf Manuscript Museum, Thiruvananthapuram · in Thiruvananthapuram Wikipedia
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Mother of God Church, Vettukad · in Anchuthengu Wikipedia
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Kerala Soil Museum · in Mannanthala Wikipedia
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Kerala Science and Technology Museum · in Vazhuthacaud Wikipedia
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Keralam - Museum of History and Heritage · in Vazhuthacaud Wikipedia
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Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple · in Southern Travancore Wikipedia
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Veli Lake · in Anchuthengu Wikipedia
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Mannanthala Anandavaleeswaram Temple · in Mannanthala Wikipedia

Vettuthura by interest

Good with kids: Puthenthope Beach, Technopark, Trivandrum, Technocity, Thiruvananthapuram, Shankumugham Beach, Varkala Beach
Temples and places of worship: Kolathukara Shiva Temple, Sarkaradevi Temple, St Ignatius Church, Thiruvananthapuram, Amunthirathu Devi Temple, Karikkakom Devi Temple
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Anchuthengu Fort, Kilimanoor Palace, Parnasala of Santhigiri, Kowdiar Palace, Kanakakkunnu Palace
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Puthenthope Beach, Technopark, Trivandrum, Technocity, Thiruvananthapuram, Shankumugham Beach, Varkala Beach
Lesser-known places: St Ignatius Church, Thiruvananthapuram, Amunthirathu Devi Temple, Belhaven Palace, Kerala Soil Museum, Kerala Science and Technology Museum

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Vettuthura

Best weather: Aug, Dec–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	26°C	16 mm
Feb	Pleasant	28°C	22 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	53 mm
Apr	Hot	29°C	123 mm
May	Rainy	28°C	202 mm
Jun	Rainy	27°C	249 mm
Jul	Rainy	26°C	189 mm
Aug	Pleasant	26°C	161 mm
Sep	Rainy	26°C	207 mm
Oct	Rainy	26°C	291 mm
Nov	Rainy	26°C	222 mm
Dec	Pleasant	26°C	62 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Vettuthura

Nearest railway station: Kaniyapuram (KXP), 4 km away.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 16 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Vettuthura costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Vettuthura is not included.

Compare Vettuthura with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Vettuthura	–	Aug, Dec–Feb	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Southern Travancore	12 km	Aug, Dec–Feb	15	₹7,000–₹13,800
Attingal	13 km	Aug, Dec–Feb	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Mannanthala	14 km	Aug, Dec–Feb	28	₹7,000–₹13,800
Anchuthengu	16 km	Aug, Dec–Feb	30	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Vettuthura; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Vettuthura?

The best known are Puthenthope Beach, Anchuthengu Fort, Kilimanoor Palace, Kolathukara Shiva Temple, Technopark, Trivandrum.

When is the best time to visit Vettuthura?

Best weather: Aug, Dec–Feb.

How do I reach Vettuthura?

Nearest railway station: Kaniyapuram (KXP), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 16 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Vettuthura cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Vettuthura is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.