About Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of "God's Own Country" - Kerala is also popularly known by its anglicised name Trivandrum.
Thiruvananthapuram , the southern most district of Kerala state is situated to the extreme 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.
Location : In the South Indian state of Kerala.
How to Get 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.
Water : Inland water navigation systems are available in many districts. Boats are extensively used to connect many places within the state.
Major Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple
Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is held high by the Hindus from antiquity. 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 sprawling grounds are today the platform for many cultural meets.
The Museum
The museum building is an architectural beauty. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are enclosed 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 spectacular beaches in India. It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.
Vizhinjam
About 2 kms south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam is believed to be an ancient port. The Dutch and Portugese had commercial establishments here. It is being developed as a modern fishing harbour.
Veli lagoon
The boat club attracts tourists by providing facilities for pedal boating , row boating , swimming on the placid waters of the veli lake.
About Trivandrum
