Blog ·
First Date Ideas in Thiruvananthapuram: Places Locals Love
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, has palm-lined beaches, palaces and museums, with some of the state's most beautiful coastline nearby.
Beaches
- Sunset at Shankhumukham Beach.
- Kovalam for a beach afternoon.
- Veli Tourist Village, where the lake meets the sea.
Museums and palaces
- The Napier Museum and its gardens.
- Kuthiramalika Palace Museum.
- Kanakakunnu Palace grounds, often used for cultural events.
Heritage
The Padmanabhaswamy temple area. Note there is a strict dress code inside.
Day trips
Varkala's cliffs and beach, or the hills of Ponmudi, for a later date.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.