Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide 2026
Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Thiruvananthapuram. Things to Do, Eat & Stay â plus curated category hubs for Kerala, India.
Capital city where beaches, technoparks, and temples sit within short drives of each other.
Quick facts
Pop. ~750k200 km² (80 sq mi)IST (UTC+5:30)TRVTravancore-era capital; gateway to KeâŚ
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| Population | approximately 750 thousand (2011 census) |
|---|---|
| Area | approximately 200 km² (80 sq mi) (order-of-magnitude) |
| Elevation | approximately 5 m |
| Founded / established | Travancore-era capital; gateway to Keralaâs south |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest airport | Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Languages | Malayalam, English |
| Nicknames | Trivandrum |
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At a glance
- Last updated: March 2026
- 5 active categories and 50 ranked listings.
- Overall city score: 7.3/10.
- Cost level: $$.
- Top categories: Restaurants & Food (10), Hotels & Accommodation (10), Tourist Attractions (10), Best Neighborhoods (10).
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