Private Tour
Private Kingdom of Gods Trail Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join Storytrails for a walk around the Padmanabha Swamy temple in Trivandrum. We will tell you tales of mighty warriors and pious saints, of boons and curses, of great tragedy and betrayal – all a part of the glorious history of this city. Your local guide will share these sights and stories with you along a slow-paced walk that will cover less than 1.5 miles.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress conservatively, keeping knees and shoulders covered for both men and women. Avoid shorts and sleeveless tops.
Not recommended for children under 8
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple
Visit a Brahma temple that is rarely seen in India and one that is at least 800 years old. The custom at this temple is to completely cover up the idol of Lord Ganesha with a sweet made of mashed bananas, jaggery and rice flour.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
We'll walk by the richest temple in the world, a temple with secret hidden vaults that were found to contain untold treasures. Entry into the temple is restricted and we will walk along a part of the outer perimeter
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Kingdom of Gods Trail -Morning
Morning Group Tour 8 AM : Morning departure of the Kingdom of Gods trail in Thiruvananthapuram
Kingdom of Gods Trail -Evening
Evening Group Tour 4 PM : Evening departure of the Kingdom of Gods trail in Thiruvananthapuram
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful story telling bonanza
Michelle P,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative and interesting tour. We learnt alot about the area's history, mythology and culture.
A wonderful insight into this extraordinary city and temple
Gladys63 10,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful way to hear about the history of the temple, and the stories of the gods and the kings who created it. I can’t think of anything nicer than being shown around an area by someone who lives in the city, especially when that someone is as engaging and warm and easy to listen to as Aditi. Two hours went by in a flash, and even though we weren’t allowed inside the temple (only Hindus can enter) the tour gave us a real sense of it. Aditi communicated with us from the moment of booking, so we knew what to expect, and felt totally comfortable. I can’t recommend this highly enough.
Engaging walking tour
Sunita SF,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful time learning about the history of Trivandrum from our guide, Aditi. She has done her research, is passionate about the city, and has a gift for narration. We learned a lot, felt engaged and excited throughout the entire journey. We recommend Aditi highly and would not hesitate to book another tour with her.
Awesome
Dreamer65804985098,Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aditi was amazing!! So much knowledge and an amazing story teller. She was friendly and accomodating and spoke exceptional English. This was our second tour as we did it the previous year also, and we will probably do it again next year. We all LOVED it!
.loved Aditi's tour
90vishakhap,Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative nicely done explorations of old traditions and made our subsequent trip - to padmanakh Swamy temple that much better. Must do if in Trivandrum
Wonderful start to our Kerala vacation
skm09,Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. Thank you Aditi! Wonderful storytelling. We did this on the first day of our 10-day family trip to Trivandrum/Kerala and was the perfect way to get oriented into the history and culture of Travancore. Highly recommended.
A lovely walk!
juliedF43MZ,Jan 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely experience for my mother and I. A great opportunity to learn more about the history of the place and to discover the smaller streets around the more touristic places. The guide is patient and has amazing strides to share!
Inspiring and entertaining!
Lalitha C,Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely lovely, knowledgeable and charming! We had a lovely time and learned a lot. Also - it was lovely to explore the temple surrounds with an insider - as someone not from India I would have been unsure as to where I am allowed to enter and where I should not - this way, we were guided through very smoothly.
A must do tour with Aditi
AJAY H,Aug 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Aditi is a fabulous narrator. We do walking tours wherever we travel in the world and Aditi is definitely on our list of the top 7 hosts of walking tours! She is a story teller & a narrator who engages one deeply in the architecture & history of Trivandrum with fascinating stories of kings & kingdoms, consorts & queens, customs & rituals, betrayals & beliefs. Our walk through Amaveedas of the bygone era, by-lanes and temples around The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, was a memorable one and one of the highlights of our stay in Kovalam.
A very different tour and enthralling
377ellena,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) kingdom of gods small walking tour with Mr. Suresh K V. We knew about story trails and their unique way of educating us on the history through their videos on the website, but doing this live was even a better experience. Mr. Suresh (and I am sure their other hosts) are not the run of the mill guides. They are history buffs who do this with a passion and know the entire background and can answer most questions. Mr. Suresh made it fun, enjoyable and was very patient. This is a must do. If you have children who think that history is another boring subject, bring them to one of these and their perception will change. Thank you Mr. Suresh and the story trails management.
Related Experiences
Operated by Storytrails India