Visiting Ground
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
- Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
- Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.
Hours for this nature spot are not listed yet; Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). is typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Ground
All places near Kovalam →
Parasurama Swami Temple
temple · 5 km
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
temple · 6 km
Beemapally Masjid
dargah · 8 km
East Fort
fort · 8 km
Rock-Cut Cave Shiva Temple, Vizhinjam
cave · 8 km
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
temple · 9 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden · Thiruvananthapuram10 kmCrocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre · Thiruvananthapuram25 kmNeyyar Wildlife Sanctuary · Thiruvananthapuram25 kmKonni Ecotourism - Elephant Camp · Pathanamthitta112 kmPeriyar National Park · Idukki146 kmThiruvananthapuram Zoo · Thiruvananthapuram11 kmHow to reach Ground
From Thiruvananthapuram
About 14 km by road (11 km straight line). Directions · places near Thiruvananthapuram
From Kollam
About 81 km by road (65 km straight line). Directions · places near Kollam
From Kanyakumari
About 90 km by road (72 km straight line). Directions · places near Kanyakumari
Nearest towns with a guide: Kovalam (6 km) · Kovalam (11 km) · Neyyattinkara (14 km). Coordinates 8.44261, 76.99153. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ground?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Ground?
Hours for Ground are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Ground from Thiruvananthapuram?
Ground is about 14 km by road from Thiruvananthapuram (11 km straight line), 81 km from Kollam and 90 km from Kanyakumari. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Ground?
Nearby: Parasurama Swami Temple (temple, 5 km), Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (temple, 6 km), Beemapally Masjid (dargah, 8 km), East Fort (fort, 8 km), Rock-Cut Cave Shiva Temple, Vizhinjam (cave, 8 km), Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (temple, 9 km).
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