Highlights for visitors—coastal gems, heritage, and culture within reach of the conference city.
Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam Beach, is a breathtaking coastal destination in Kerala, India, famous for its unique geological red laterite cliffs bordering the Arabian Sea. It is a popular spot for stunning sunsets, yoga, Ayurveda, and water sports, featuring a lively North Cliff area filled with cafes and shops.
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Poovar Island, located at the southern tip of Kerala near Trivandrum, is a serene coastal destination where backwaters, mangroves, and the Arabian Sea converge. Known for its unique, tranquil atmosphere, it features golden sand beaches, floating cottages, and boat rides through dense mangroves, making it a popular nature and Ayurveda retreat.
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The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a historic, 18th-century, 7-tiered, Dravidian-style Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. Famous as the world's richest temple, it features an 18-foot idol of Lord Vishnu in Anantha Shayanam (reclining) posture, made of 12,008 salagramams. It is a major Vaishnava site.
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Kovalam Beach is a renowned seaside destination in Kerala, India, famous for its three crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands, with the iconic Lighthouse Beach being the most popular. Located near Thiruvananthapuram, it offers calm waters, sunbathing, surfing, and Ayurvedic massages, typically featuring warm, tropical weather.
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The Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram, built in 1880, is a premier Indo-Saracenic architectural marvel blending Gothic and traditional Kerala styles. Designed by Robert Fellowes Chisholm, it houses a vast collection of bronze idols, ivory carvings, and antique musical instruments, located within lush, sprawling gardens in the city center.
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