Attingal is a municipal town in Chirayinkeezhu taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district. It is around 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram city on NH-47. Historically, Attingal has been the residence of the women of the Venad royal family. Attingal Palace is a major landmark of this town. Chirayinkeezhu, a town famous for the Sarkara Devi Temple, is around 8 km from Attingal. The Attingal Government College and Government Polytechnic are the major landmarks. Well connected in all aspects, Attingal is 7 km from Chirayinkil Railway Station, 10 km from Kadakkavoor Railway Station and 15 km from Varkala Railway Station.