Indicative entry fees and opening hours for the ticketed and timed places in Thiruvananthapuram. These change — always confirm with the official operator before you go.
PlaceEntry feeTimingsBest time
Attukal Bhagavathy TempleFree entry (dress code applies).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly early-morning to mid-day and evening darshan with pooja gaps.—
Kuthiramalika PalaceApprox. INR 50 for Indian adults, INR 15 for children; foreigners around INR 150; still camera about INR 50 (indicative, confirm locally).About 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM; closed on Mondays (indicative, confirm locally).—
Kanakakunnu PalaceGrounds are free to enter; the palace interior is open mainly during cultural events and programmes (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: the grounds are a popular open-access park, best in the late afternoon and evening.—
Koyikkal PalaceApprox. INR 25 for adults, INR 5 for children; camera about INR 50 (indicative, confirm locally).About 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with a mid-day break); closed on Mondays (indicative, confirm locally).—
Veli Tourist VillageSmall entry charge; boating and pedal boats are charged separately (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: generally open daytime into the evening.—
Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave TempleFree (open rock-cut shrine).Indicative, confirm locally: daytime access.—
Aazhimala Shiva TempleFree entry (dress code applies).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly early-morning to mid-day and evening darshan with pooja gaps.—
Thiruvallam Parasurama TempleFree entry (dress code applies; charges apply for ancestral bali rituals).Indicative, confirm locally: early-morning to mid-day, busiest on new-moon (amavasi) and Karkidaka Vavu days.—
Anchuthengu FortFree (open heritage site).Indicative, confirm locally: open daytime; best in the morning or late afternoon.—
Aruvikkara DamFree to view; small charges may apply for any rides or boating (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: open daytime; best after the monsoon when the river is full.—
Vellayani LakeFree (open lake; boating where available is charged locally).Indicative, confirm locally: open-access, best at sunrise and sunset.—
Sarkaradevi TempleFree entry (dress code applies).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly early-morning to mid-day and evening darshan with pooja gaps.—
Shanghumukham BeachFree (public beach).Indicative, confirm locally: open beach, best at sunset; there is no lifeguard cover.—
Peppara DamFree to view the reservoir; forest eco-tourism access is arranged through the sanctuary and charged (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: daytime; forest access is regulated.—
Kallar Meenmutty FallsFree (forest waterfall; small forest-access charge may apply).Indicative, confirm locally: daytime only; avoid after heavy rain.—
Kappil BeachFree; an undeveloped natural beach.Daylight; the Kodi cliff viewpoint is good at sunset.—
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy TempleFree entry (dress code applies).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly early-morning to mid-day and evening with pooja gaps.—
Akkulam LakeSmall entry charge for the tourist village; boating is charged separately (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: open daytime into the evening.—
Karikkakom Chamundi TempleFree entry (dress code applies).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly early-morning to mid-day and evening darshan with pooja gaps.—
Kerala Science and Technology MuseumSmall entry charge; the Priyadarshini Planetarium shows are ticketed separately (indicative, confirm locally).Indicative, confirm locally: roughly 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM; planetarium shows run to a daily schedule.—
