Śrī Padmanābhaswāmy Temple
The reclining Viṣṇu of the Travancore kings
From the official temple website
Managed by Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust
Please note
- Dhoti / mundu for men and saree or set-mundu for women is enforced.
Contact: 0471-2464606
⭐ Why it is famous
An 18-foot reclining Viṣṇu seen through three doors, and the temple vaults whose treasure made world headlines in 2011.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Referenced in Sangam literature; rebuilt in its present form in 1750 when Marthanda Varma dedicated the kingdom of Travancore to the deity as Padmanābha Dāsa.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 03:30 – 12:00 and 17:00 – 19:20, in fixed darśan slots
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan in slots; ₹150 special entry
- Strict dress code — mundu for men (shirtless), saree/mundu for women; dhotis rented outside
- Only Hindus admitted; no phones or cameras
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Padmanābhaswāmy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, ThiruvananthapuramThiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) — 1 km
Thiruvananthapuram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) — 6 km
In East Fort, central Trivandrum.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels across Trivandrum
- Kovalam beach resorts, 16 km
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kuthiramalika Palace
- Napier Museum
- Kovalam and Varkala beaches