Thiruvananthapuram Tour
Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such mesmerizing place in Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
About Thiruvananthapuram
Previously called Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram is a gorgeous and peaceful seaside city built on seven hills. An ancient city with the proof of trading dating back to 1000 BC, Thiruvananthapuram still retains some of the ambience and characteristics of the erstwhile Kerala such as the red tiled roofs, narrow and winding by-lanes, and intimate corner cafes.
The city is one of the busiest harbors in the country and a major business center. To explore the backwaters of Kerala and the rest of southern most region of India, Thiruvananthapuram is the place to be.
Tourist attractions
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram are the -
- Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple has a large complex with a huge gopuram and a tank for ritual bathing.
- Kovalam: One of the finest beaches in India, Kovalam has been developed into an integrated seaside resort with many hotels, cottages, yoga centers etc.
- Ponmudi: A pleasant resort 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi has several tree and rubber estates around the hills.
- Veli lagoon: This boat club provides facilities for pedal boating, row boating, swimming on the placid waters of the Veli Lake.
- Kanakakunnu Palace: One of the most beautiful buildings in Trivandrum, this palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum building is an architectural splendor. The Napier museum , the natural history museum , the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park.
Climate
Best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is between the months of September and May.
How to reach
Direct flights connect Thiruvananthapuram to major Indian cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi, and those in neighboring countries such as Colombo, Male, and Singapore. Thiruvananthapuram is linked to important cities of India and Kerala by trains. The city is also well-connected to Kollam, Alappuzha Ernakulam, Trichur, Chennai, Madurai and Pondicherry by road.
Accommodation
Some of the major hotels in Thiruvananthapuram, offering an impressive blend of tradition and modernity, are The Muthoot Plaza, Hotel Lucia, The Residency Tower, The Travancore Heritage, MGM Tourist Home, etc.
