With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Thiruvananthapuram, 40 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo and Samudra Beach Park. Situated 50 miles away, Alappuzha is another popular choice. If you stop by, don’t miss Alappuzha Beach, Kerala Backwaters and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple.