Beaches/Lakes /Backwaters/Hill stations in Trivandrum - Page 20

Tri Man · January 12th, 2013, 10:14 AM

Conducted Tours Operated from Tourist Reception Centre Trivandrum Ananthapuri Tour Package

Trivandrum
For reservations contact :
KTDC Tourist Reception Centre
Near Chaithram Hotel
Station Road, Thampanoor
Trivandrum - 695 001
Tel: +91-471-2330031

1. Nagara Darsan: (Except Mondays) Timings:
Forenoon - 08.00 am to 01:00 pm
Afternoon - 01:30 pm to 07.00 pm
Departure: (2 times) 8.00 am & 01.30 pm
Starting Point: Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor
Forenoon finishing point: Museum Compound
Afternoon finishing point: Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
Duration: 5.30 hrs.
Fare : Rs.300/- per person

Booking hrs: 07:00 am - 09:00 pm

Details of Places Covered

Padmanabha Swamy TempleA blend of Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple in prescribed dress code.

Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) PalaceSituated close to the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, this palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore who was a renowned poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. The palace museum displays paintings and priceless collections of the royal family. (Monday holiday)

Shangumugham Beach
This place is favourite haunt of sunset watchers and beachcombers. An indoor recreation club, the gigantic 35m long sculpture of a mermaid, restaurant shaped like a starfish are some of the attractions here.

Veli Tourist VillageThis popular picnic spot offering boating facilities lies snuggled where the Veli Lake merges with the Arabian Sea. Children can have a great time at the beautifully landscaped garden dotted with huge sculptures. Other attractions here are the floating restaurant and the floating bridge.

Museum, Zoo & Art GalleryThe 19th century Napier Museum built in the Indo-Sarcenic style houses are rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts. Located near to the Museum is the Sree Chithra Art Gallery which displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich. One of the first zoos in India, the Zoological Park was established here as early as 1859. (Monday holiday)

2. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) Departure: 07.30 am
Arrival: 9:00 hrs
Fare: Rs. 700/- per person
Tour starts and finish at the Tourist Reception Centre, Trivandrum except otherwise stated.

Details of Places Covered

Padmanabhapuram Palace The biggest wooden palace in Asia, it was the erstwhile capital of the Princely State Travancore. It is situated in near Thuckalay on the way to Kanyakumari. This is a well preserved wooden palace with extraordinary murals, exquisite floral carvings and the black glossy floorings.

Suchindram TempleThis temple is dedicated to Sthanumalaya (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). The 135 feet tall Gopura, 18 feet Hanuman Statue and the musical pillars are of great architectural value.

Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial are the other attractions. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point.

3. Ponmudi Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 17th August 2010
Departure : 08.15 am
Arrival : 04:00 pm
Fare: Rs.500/- per person.

Details of Places Covered

Koyikkal Palace Museum, Golden Valley, PonmudiThe guest of Golden Peak can also use transportation facility to Ponmudi at Rs.500/- per person (one way)

4. Kovalam Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 17th August 2010
Departure : 04.30 pm
Arrival : 07.30 pm
Fare: Rs.200/- per person

Details of Places Covered

Kovalam - view point for Vizhinjam Harbour & to watch sunset, Kovalam Beach

5. Neyyar Dam Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 10th November 2010. All days except Monday
Departure: 07.45 am
Arrival: 01.15 pm
Fare : Rs.400/- per person (Transportation charges only)

Details of Places Covered

Departure from TRC Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram
Neyyar Dam - for availing the package tour (Lion Safari Park, Deer Park & Crocodile farm visit) of Forest Dept, Kappukadavu (Kottoor) Elephant Rehabilitation Centre. Arrival at TRC Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram

6. VarkalaTour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 10th November 2010 (All days)
Departure: 02.00 pm
Arrival: 08.30 pm
Fare : Rs.500/- per person (Transportation charges only)

Details of Places Covered

Departure from KTDC Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor Santhigiri (visit Lotus Parnasala), Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala (visit Janardana Swamy Temple, Papanasam beach and Sunset).
Arrivalat KTDC Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor

Other Facilities

Central Reservation to all KTDC Hotels
Reservation of KTDC Package Tours
Arrangements of LTC / Customised tours

General Terms & Conditions

Full fare for children above 5 years.
Fares are exclusive of food and entrance fee.
The tour may be re-scheduled or cancelled on account of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
The tours are subjected to change / cancellation. Hence it is requested to reconfirm the status with respective Tourist Reception Centres.

Source : http://ktdc.com/tours.php

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kadinamkulam lake
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vakkom panayil kadavu

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January 12th, 2013, 10:14 AM	#381
Tri Man Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home of Indian Rocket Science Posts: 846 Likes (Received): 51	KTDC Conducted Tour Programs Conducted Tours Operated from Tourist Reception Centre Trivandrum Ananthapuri Tour Package Trivandrum For reservations contact : KTDC Tourist Reception Centre Near Chaithram Hotel Station Road, Thampanoor Trivandrum - 695 001 Tel: +91-471-2330031 1. Nagara Darsan: (Except Mondays) Timings: Forenoon - 08.00 am to 01:00 pm Afternoon - 01:30 pm to 07.00 pm Departure: (2 times) 8.00 am & 01.30 pm Starting Point: Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor Forenoon finishing point: Museum Compound Afternoon finishing point: Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Duration: 5.30 hrs. Fare : Rs.300/- per person Booking hrs: 07:00 am - 09:00 pm Details of Places Covered Padmanabha Swamy TempleA blend of Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple in prescribed dress code. Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) PalaceSituated close to the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, this palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore who was a renowned poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. The palace museum displays paintings and priceless collections of the royal family. (Monday holiday) Shangumugham Beach This place is favourite haunt of sunset watchers and beachcombers. An indoor recreation club, the gigantic 35m long sculpture of a mermaid, restaurant shaped like a starfish are some of the attractions here. Veli Tourist VillageThis popular picnic spot offering boating facilities lies snuggled where the Veli Lake merges with the Arabian Sea. Children can have a great time at the beautifully landscaped garden dotted with huge sculptures. Other attractions here are the floating restaurant and the floating bridge. Museum, Zoo & Art GalleryThe 19th century Napier Museum built in the Indo-Sarcenic style houses are rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts. Located near to the Museum is the Sree Chithra Art Gallery which displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich. One of the first zoos in India, the Zoological Park was established here as early as 1859. (Monday holiday) 2. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) Departure: 07.30 am Arrival: 9:00 hrs Fare: Rs. 700/- per person Tour starts and finish at the Tourist Reception Centre, Trivandrum except otherwise stated. Details of Places Covered Padmanabhapuram Palace The biggest wooden palace in Asia, it was the erstwhile capital of the Princely State Travancore. It is situated in near Thuckalay on the way to Kanyakumari. This is a well preserved wooden palace with extraordinary murals, exquisite floral carvings and the black glossy floorings. Suchindram TempleThis temple is dedicated to Sthanumalaya (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). The 135 feet tall Gopura, 18 feet Hanuman Statue and the musical pillars are of great architectural value. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial are the other attractions. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point. 3. Ponmudi Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 17th August 2010 Departure : 08.15 am Arrival : 04:00 pm Fare: Rs.500/- per person. Details of Places Covered Koyikkal Palace Museum, Golden Valley, PonmudiThe guest of Golden Peak can also use transportation facility to Ponmudi at Rs.500/- per person (one way) 4. Kovalam Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 17th August 2010 Departure : 04.30 pm Arrival : 07.30 pm Fare: Rs.200/- per person Details of Places Covered Kovalam - view point for Vizhinjam Harbour & to watch sunset, Kovalam Beach 5. Neyyar Dam Tour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 10th November 2010. All days except Monday Departure: 07.45 am Arrival: 01.15 pm Fare : Rs.400/- per person (Transportation charges only) Details of Places Covered Departure from TRC Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram Neyyar Dam - for availing the package tour (Lion Safari Park, Deer Park & Crocodile farm visit) of Forest Dept, Kappukadavu (Kottoor) Elephant Rehabilitation Centre. Arrival at TRC Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram 6. VarkalaTour (A/C Tempo Traveller) starts from 10th November 2010 (All days) Departure: 02.00 pm Arrival: 08.30 pm Fare : Rs.500/- per person (Transportation charges only) Details of Places Covered Departure from KTDC Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor Santhigiri (visit Lotus Parnasala), Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala (visit Janardana Swamy Temple, Papanasam beach and Sunset). Arrivalat KTDC Tourist Reception Centre, Thampanoor Other Facilities Central Reservation to all KTDC Hotels Reservation of KTDC Package Tours Arrangements of LTC / Customised tours General Terms & Conditions Full fare for children above 5 years. Fares are exclusive of food and entrance fee. The tour may be re-scheduled or cancelled on account of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. The tours are subjected to change / cancellation. Hence it is requested to reconfirm the status with respective Tourist Reception Centres. 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