Tourist Destinations Near Trivandrum International Airport, Kerala!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

Kerala's first and India's fifth airport. Trivandrum airport serves Kollam, Nagercoil, Pathanamthitta, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari in addition to Trivandrum city.

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Ponmudi

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Kovalam Beach

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Shangumukham Beach

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Varkala Beach

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Kanyakumari

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