Vettukad
Church
(7 km from Trivandrum) The 'Madre De Deus' Church popularly known as the
Vettukad Church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The
annual celebration here is called the 'Feast Of Christ, The King'
Aruvikkara
16 km. It is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot, with a waterfall
nearby. On the banks of the Karamana River, the spot houses a temple, where
a rock cut shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagvathy, the divine embodiment
of female power. A stream with fishes, which come up to be fed by visitors,
is another attraction.
Beema Palli
(5 kms south of Trivandrum) An important Muslim pilgrim centre, it is
dedicated to Beema Beevi, a pious Muslim lady believed to have possessed
divine powers. Devotees of all faiths visit the mosque
Ponmudi
61 km from Trivandram. It is a beautiful hill station away from the city.
The natural scenery, salubrious climate and the scope of hiking in high
trails make the visit an exhilarating experience.
Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu)
87 km from the city. It is located at a junction at the southernmost tip of
India where the three water bodies, namely, Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea
and the Indian Ocean meet. From here, one can see the sun rise from the Bay
of Bengal and set in the Arabian Sea.
It is a holy place for Hindus because of the Kanyakumari Temple. The Gandhi
Smarak Mandir and Vivekananda Rock Memorial are additional tourist
attraction