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Aaranmula Boat Race : The Aaranmula Boat Race is held every year in the beautiful village of Aaranmula in August/ September. This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival.

Varkala Beach : Varkala is a seaside resort. It is also an important Hindu center of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The 2,000-year-old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center are the two main attractions here at Varkala.

Aaranmula : Parthasarthy temple, dedicated or Lord Krishna is believed to date back to the days of the Mahabharata. The Vaishnavite Alwar Saints have sung its glory.

Agastyarkoodam : Agastyarkoodam is a spectacular peak in the Western Ghats that rises to a majestic height of about 1868 m in the form of a sharp cone. It is accessible only by foot, with 61 km of trekking from Bonacaud, and 32 km from Neyyar Dam.

Akkulam Lake : Akkulam Lake is situated 3 km away from Ulloor junction, in Trivandrum city. Children's park here is one of the biggest in Kerala. Boating facilities are also provided in the lake.

Aruvippuram : Aruvippuram is a pilgrim center located in a picturesque location, 24 km from Trivandrum. It is also a beautiful and lovely picnic spot. The place derives its name from a stream.

Beema Palli Mahotsavam : Beema Palli is a mosque situated on the coast, nearly 5 km south of Trivandrum city. The shrine is dedicated to Beema Beevi, a pious Muslim lady believed to have divine powers.

Koyikkal Palace : Koyikkal Palace, the ancient palace, located 18 km from Trivandrum on the way to Ponmudi hillstation and the Kuttalam waterfalls, dates back to the 15th century.

Kulathupuzha Temple : Fanous for the Sastha temple, Kulathupuzha is situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road.

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum : Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, a classic specimen of Kerala Architecture is situated in 'Kuthiramalika'.

Napier Museum : The Napier museum contains a fine collection of Kerala's bronzes, ornaments and contumes, and a model of "Tharawad' the traditional Nair family home.

Neyyar Dam : Neyyar dam, lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, 32 km away from the Trivandrum city is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site.

Padmanabhapuram Palace : A place of elaborate woodwork, the Padmanabhapuram was the ancient seat of the Travancore rulers. It contains relics of historical and artistic value.

Paripally Gajamela : Paripally, 48 km north of Trivandrum is noted for its Gajamela or Elephant pageant. Over 50 elephants are taken out on a ritual procession on the tenth day of the festival in the month of February-March.
 

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