By Akash Sharma The southern Thiruvananthapuram zone around Thonnakkal and Chempakamangalam carries a specific residential character — the Kazhakuttam IT corridor’s spillover population mixing with the traditional agricultural and service communities of the Chirayinkeezhu taluk to create a rapidly expanding suburban geography. This is the zone where Technopark Phase III’s development has driven significant real estate activity, where National Highway 66 runs southward toward Kovalam and beyond, and where the city’s outer population has been settling in growing numbers over the past decade. Rashaj Royale Convention Centre, incorporated as a Partnership Firm on May 5, 2015, at MP-2/516C, Chempakamangalam, Thonnakkal, Korani — Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695104, has served this community as a reliable and well-regarded event venue since its establishment.
The venue holds its Udyam registration as UDYAM-KL-12-0003637 under the Micro Enterprise category — a small but established operation with ten years of community event management experience behind it. It accommodates approximately 2,000 guests at full floating capacity — substantial for a venue in the Thonnakkal zone, and consistent with the large-scale weddings that the extended Kerala diaspora community regularly organises when returning home for celebrations. Reviews consistently cite good parking, neat and clean surroundings, a good view of the stage, and nice dining arrangements. Air-conditioned halls with lift-assisted food transport to upper levels are specifically noted — the latter an operational detail that event organisers appreciate for the efficiency it provides in managing catering for large gatherings. The venue is easily findable from the main road and known to auto-rickshaw drivers in the Thonnakkal-Chempakamangalam zone.
Rashaj Royale Convention Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Rashaj Royale Convention Centre |
| Registered Address | MP-2/516C, Chempakamangalam, Thonnakkal, Korani, Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala 695104 |
| MSME Registration | UDYAM-KL-12-0003637 |
| Incorporated | May 5, 2015 (Partnership Firm) |
| Zone | Chempakamangalam / Thonnakkal, South Thiruvananthapuram |
| Maximum Capacity | Approx. 2,000 (floating) |
| Air Conditioning | Yes — AC halls |
| Lift | Yes — food transport via lift to upper level |
| Parking | Ample car parking — noted as a strength in reviews |
| Setting | Neat and clean surroundings; well-maintained compound |
| Events | Weddings, receptions, engagements, cultural programmes, corporate events |
| AV Equipment | Stage with good sightlines; dedicated event support |
| Food | Available; catering services |
| Nearest Town | Thonnakkal — Approx. 2–3 km; Kazhakuttam — Approx. 5 km |
| Nearest Landmark | Technopark Phase III zone (Kazhakuttam-Thonnakkal corridor) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Kazhakuttam Railway Station — Approx. 5–7 km |
| Nearest Airport | Trivandrum International Airport — Approx. 10–12 km |
Location
Chempakamangalam in Thonnakkal panchayat is part of the Chirayinkeezhu taluk in southern Thiruvananthapuram — the zone bordering the Kazhakuttam IT corridor on the north and the coastal road toward Kovalam and Neyyatinkara on the south. The venue is accessible from NH-66 via Thonnakkal junction.
Directions
From Kazhakuttam: Travel southward approximately 5 kilometres toward Thonnakkal-Chempakamangalam, 10 to 15 minutes. From Trivandrum International Airport: Travel approximately 10 to 12 kilometres southward via the NH-66 approach, 15 to 20 minutes. From Thiruvananthapuram City Center (Palayam): Travel southward approximately 12 to 15 kilometres via NH-66, 25 to 30 minutes. From Technopark: Travel approximately 5 kilometres southward.
Connectivity
Kazhakuttam Railway Station — approximately 5 to 7 kilometres — is on the Varkala-Thiruvananthapuram coastal section of the Thiruvananthapuram Central mainline. Trivandrum International Airport is 10 to 12 kilometres away. KSRTC buses on the NH-66 Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam corridor pass through Thonnakkal.
Nearby Areas
Technopark (Kerala’s largest IT Park with 60,000+ IT professionals) is approximately 5 kilometres north. Kazhakuttam’s commercial zone with banks, hospitals, and retail outlets is accessible. The Greenfield International Stadium at Karyavattom — Kerala’s largest sports venue — is approximately 6 to 7 kilometres northward.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Rashaj Royale Convention Centre in Kerala?
A: MP-2/516C, Chempakamangalam, Thonnakkal, Korani, Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala 695104. Incorporated May 2015 as a registered partnership firm.
Q2. What is the capacity at Rashaj Royale Convention Centre?
A: Approximately 2,000 guests (floating capacity) — one of the larger event venues in the Thonnakkal zone of south Thiruvananthapuram.
Q3. What facilities are highlighted in guest reviews?
A: Ample parking, neat and clean surroundings, good stage visibility, AC halls, and lift-assisted food transport to upper event levels.
Q4. How far is Rashaj Royale from Trivandrum Airport?
A: Approximately 10 to 12 km — about 15 to 20 minutes via NH-66.
Q5. Which IT zone is near Rashaj Royale Convention Centre?
A: Technopark — Kerala’s largest IT Park at Kazhakuttam — is approximately 5 km north, making this a convenient venue for the large IT professional and NRI community of south Thiruvananthapuram.