Trivandrum Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour Experience)
Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in the captivating heritage of Trivandrum on this guided walking tour. Discover sights like the Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple, the Varahamoorthi Temple, and the Ammaveedu Palace complex
Highlights:
- Experience ancient rituals as you visit a majestic Hindu sanctuary
- Discover mythical serpentine legends as you see an ancient shrine
- Step into Trivandrum's regal past amidst grand halls and lush gardens
- Stop along the way for the chance to buy some delicious local sweets
- Marvel at the decorations that adorn the world's wealthiest Hindu temple
Trivandrum Heritage Trails Itinerary:
We begin our journey at Pazhavangadi Lord Ganesha Temple and then navigate through the historic narrow street market leading to the renowned Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple, known as the world's wealthiest Hindu temple.
En route, we'll marvel at the impressive 100ft (30m) Temple Tower, explore the Temple Pond, and admire an ancient clock tower. While traversing, we'll have the opportunity to indulge in some delightful authentic Kerala-style sweets like Boli, a refreshing treat for the senses.
Our path then takes us to the west entrance of the temple, where we'll visit several ancient temples such as Ananthancadu Nagaraja Temple, Trimurthi Temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, and Varahamoorthi Temple, one of the 23 Varahamoorthy temples in India.
After a brief stop, we'll proceed to explore the Ammaveedu Palace complex, the former residence of the kings' wives during that era. Following this, we'll visit the ancient Travancore jail, now transformed into a palm-leaf manuscript museum, providing in-depth insights into the history of Travancore and Kerala. Our heritage walk concludes as we return to our starting point, Pazhavangadi Ganesha Temple, concluding our enriching exploration.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
- Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
- Access to hidden lanes and places.
- Great conversations and interesting stories.
- Food Tasting if option selected
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Important Information
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Comfortable Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals with good grip as you will be exploring heritage sites on foot.
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Clothing: Dress in light, breathable clothing suitable for the tropical climate of Trivandrum. Consider carrying a hat or umbrella for sun protection.
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Sun Protection: Carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap to shield yourself from the sun during the tour.
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Hydration: Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the walking tour, especially in the warm weather.
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Camera or Smartphone: Capture the historical landmarks, architectural marvels, and cultural sights along the heritage trail with your camera or smartphone.
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
Pazhavangaadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, FWMW+RWP, Padmavilasam Rd, Pazhavangadi, Padma Nagar, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
$ 12.61 Per Person
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