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Location: In the South Indian state of Kerala.
Major Tourist Attractions: Backwaters, Beaches, Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple, The Kanakakunnu Palace, Vizhinjam, The Science and Technology museum, the Government Secretariat, the Kowdiar palace, the Senate house, Veli lagoon.
Best Hangouts: Beaches, Veli Lagoon, Vizhinjam, Ponmudi. |
Best Buys : Silk Sarees.
Nearby Tourist Attractions : Kovalam, Ponmudi, Munnar, Ooty,
Kanyakumari, Kollam, Varkala.
About Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of "God's Own Country" - Kerala is as well popularly known by its anglicised name Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram, the southern most district of Kerala state is situated to the great south of India. To the north of Trivandrum
is Kollam district and Thirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of
Tamilnadu are on the east and south respectively. The district can
be divided into three geographical regions - highlands, midlands and
lowlands. The major tourist attractions of Thiruvananthapuram are
its famous beaches, which are the best bet to relax after a tiring
trip.
Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum
Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple
Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple devoted to Lord Vishnu is held high by the Hindus from olden times. The temple has a large complex with a huge gopuram. It has a tank beside it for ritual bathing.
The Kanakakunnu Palace
This palace in the centre of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its extensive grounds are today the platform for many cultural meets.
The Museum
The museum building is an architectural beauty. The Napier museum, the ordinary history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are together with this in the same complex amidst a picturesquely laid out garden and park.
Kovalam
About 12 km from Trivandrum is Kovalam, one of the finest and impressive beaches in India. It has been developed into an included seaside resort. The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centers etc.
Getting There
Air: There are three airports in the state - at Trivandrum, Kochi, and Kozhikode. Trivandrum is also an international airport, connecting the state to many places in the Middle East.
Rail: There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of the country and inside the state.
Road: An extensive network of metalled roads connects most of the places in the state. National highways 47, 17, and 49 connect the state with other parts of the country.
Accommodation
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to deluxe and budget category hotels. We offer you accommodations in
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