Thiruvananthapuram, previously known as Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala. This ancient seaside city sprawls over 7 hills with the wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders providing it some of the most scenic picnic spots. Along with that, a long coastline, some of the world famous beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make it a very popular tourist destination.
City Info :
The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha
or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the nurturer/preserver of
the Hindu trinity, reclines. In fact, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, with its seven storied
Gopuram, is the most famous landmark of the capital city.
On a tour to Trivandrum, Hotel Highness Inn situated at Airport Road, Perumthanni,
Thiruvananthapuram, makes for a comfortable stay for the casual travelers, tourists and
business travelers alike.