Trivandrum or as it is recently known as Thiruvananthapuram has been well-known for its Padmanabhaswamy Temple which has a unique architecture fusion of Kerala style and Tamil style. Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala state which is its most populous city and the largest city of its kind in the deep southern parts of India. The town is a reputable academic and research hub, being home to University of Kerala, Kerala Technological University and a branch of Indira Gandhi National Open University which also serves as its regional headquarters. In addition to that, the city is also a major Information Technology hub with about 55% of Kerala’s software exports coming from this city alone. Besides that, Trivandrum is also referred by Mahatma Gandhi himself as the 'Evergreen City of India’ due to the many undulating terrains of low coastal hills making up the city landscape. In addition to that, it also has a couple of beautiful beaches, making the city even more attractive to tourists.

Airports in Trivandrum

Trivandrum International Airport

Trivandrum International Airport is the main international airport serving the city of Trivandrum and the nearby areas of Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli. It is located in Chacka which can be found 7 kilometres away from the city centre of Trivandrum. It is the first airport in Kerala state and the fifth international airport in India, being the second busiest in the state after Cochin International Airport with almost 4.5 million passengers handled as of 2018. With an asphalt runway that is 3,400 meters, the airport has two terminals, namely Terminal 1 which is dedicated for domestic flights except for Air India and Terminal 2 which is dedicated to international flights as well as domestic flights involving Air India. Trivandrum International Airport is the hub for Air India Express as well as being the focus city for Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet. It would cost around 457 ringgit to 1,333 ringgit for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Trivandrum via airlines such as Malindo Air, Scoot, IndiGo and more.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Trivandrum?

The off-peak season to visit Trivandrum is typical during the monsoon season, especially around June to September in which the rains would happen at a higher frequency. Consequently, price cuts tend to happen around this period, therefore if you are looking for bargains, this time around is the best to get good offers to Trivandrum, as the cost to travel during the peak season will always be much higher. In addition to that, summertime around March to May is not a good time to visit either, as it will be hot and dry with the temperature being around 35 degree Celsius on average. As for the peak season in Trivandrum, it is during the winter season which is typically happening from November to February, as the winter here is pleasant with light rain and the temperature is just great to go out and visit the city. However, you are to expect even higher crowd than usual. Therefore, if you plan on coming to Trivandrum, please note of these periods and plan accordingly.

Trivandrum is said to have a climate that borders between tropical savanna and tropical monsoon, resulting in the city to experience seasons that are less distinct. With a relatively high average humidity of 78% and sometimes going up to 90% during the monsoon season, with the average high temperature is ranging around 29 degree Celsius to 33 degree Celsius and the average low ranging around 22 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius throughout the year. The annual rainfall is about 1,754.2 millimetres in which the most torrential downpours typically occur in the monsoon months from June to September. As for the temperature extremes, the highest temperature would be 38 degree Celsius which was last recorded in January 1975 and the lowest temperature would be 16.4 degree Celsius which was last recorded in April 2007.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Trivandrum?

Padmanabhaswamy Temple - A prominent temple in the city as well as the state, Padmanabhaswamy Temple is said to have a long history and has been mentioned in the Sangam Period literature and retained its significance since then. The combined architecture of Kerala and Tamil styles feature a high wall and 16^th-century Gopuram which give this temple a distinctive look.

Shankumugham Beach - Found close to the Trivandrum International Airport at the western part of the city, Shankumugham Beach is among the wonderful beaches that can be found in Trivandrum. It has a serene atmosphere that accompanies its long white sandy beach stretch, which is usually removed from the city crowd unless during the religious ritual of Bali Tharpanam which is performed here.

Napier Museum - Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum that has been established since 1855. Found 6 kilometers away from the city, it features distrinctive archaelogical and historical artefacts that include bronze idols, ancient ornaments, temple chariot, ivory carvings and works from Raja Ravi Varma and Nicholas Roerich that can be found at Sree Chitra Art Gallery.