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I would suggest a quiet ride by car to the Padmanabhapuram Palace some 60 km from Trivandrum. It never fails to fascinate me especially the black marble dance floor and the architecture. If you can somehow get someone to take you right up to the top to see the locked-away murals - your visit is complete!

I would also suggest the trek from Bonacaud to Agasthya Mala (Mountain of Sage Agasthya) through the Biosphere Reserve. It is some 30 km from Neyyar Dam which in itself is a nice spot to visit.

Eat out at Casabianca. You wont regret it. www.casabiancatrivandrum.com

Padmanabhapuram palace is a good if you like old buildings and stuff. Casabianca is an Italian restaurant.... if you dont like pasta and tomatoes... stay away.

Spend the evening in beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset...

Apart from the above options, u could go for a houseboat cruise in the ashtamudi lake, kollam.. ponmudi hills and thenamala eco-tourism project are also possible weekend destinations.. is also recommendable to ease off a day at some beach resort in/around Kovalam ..