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"Best Free Sites in Thiruvananthapuram" Created By: Cityseeker 3 Locations Bookmarked Vizhinjam Cave Temple "Art in Stone" This 18th-Century archaeological marvel is located in Vizhinjam close to Kovalam. There is a sculpture of 'Vinandhara Dakshinamurti', the god of wisdom, enclosed in a granite cave as the major deity of the temple. The walls have carved structures of 'Shiva and Parvati' which is incomplete and artistic. The temple is located near to the Vizhinjam Harbor and is easily accessible by road. Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple is a protected monument of the Archaeology Department of India and is a must-see place in the city. www.keralatourism.org/destination/vizhinjam-rock-cut- Munavary Road, Kakkakuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram cave/237 Eve's Beach (Hawwah Beach) - Kovalam "Nature's Pride" This secluded stretch of beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in the state of Kerala. The crescent shaped beach has a wavy terrain and palm trees in between. Local fishing boats on the beach is still an interesting sight. The beach is a hotspot for surfers and swimmers. With the location around the beach developed into a classy beach town, there is no lack of seaside resorts, restaurants, handicraft shops and massage parlors nearby. The amazing landscape, the blue waters and the beach side vendors are always ready to charm you; plan a trip soon. +91 471 232 1132 (Tourist Information) Kovalam Beach Road, Thiruvananthapuram Agastya Mala "A Mighty Mountain" Towering over 1800 meters (5906 feet), Agastya Mala is a spectacular mountain range that is explored by many outdoor enthusiasts and devotees of rishi Agastya. The Majestic mountain reveals itself from quite afar and it beckons visitors with its verdant environs and mist-covered peak. There are several trekking routes to the pinnacle and you are sure by Ashcoounter to have a remarkable adventure because of the mountain's rich fauna. If you are here during monsoon, you can bathe under sparkling streams and swim in crystal clear pools at the base of cascading waterfalls. +91 471 232 1132 (Tourist www.keralatourism.org/de [email protected] Thiruvananthapuram- Information) stination/agasthyakoodam- Ponmudi Road, Neyyar western-ghats/245 Wildlife Sanctuary, Vazhichal JOIN US AT: cityseeker.com TERMS & CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | API | CONTACT US | Copyright (C) 2019 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).

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