Thiruvananthapuram Fort
Thiruvananthapuram Fort area is situated around Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and its premises. Inside one finds structures used by the erstwhile royal family, including several small and big palaces, and palatial buildings built in traditional as well as western style of architecture. These include small temples, priest’s quarters, other religious buildings and several palaces etc.
The fort that dates back to the 14th century has four main Gateways such as Kizhakkekotta (East Fort), Padinjarekotta (West Fort) Thekkekotta (South Fort) and Vadakkekotta (North Fort). Besides, there are gateways at Sreevaraham, Sreekanteswaram and Vettimuricha kotta for the convenience of the public.
Contact
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC)
Shri Sharon Veettil
Opposite Raj Bhavan, Vellayambalam
Thiruvananthapuram
Secretary
Email: secretary@dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com
DTPC
Email: info@dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram
The East Fort area is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is the major attraction in East Fort.
East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
East fort, called the nerve centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, especially if one is to take into account its place in history or the current scenario as a commercial and pilgrim centre, Padmanabha swamy temple.
