Trivandrum Information
About The City
Trivandrum, lying on the southwest coast of India, is the capital
to the state of Kerala.The city derives its name from the deity at
the Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, one of the major landmarks
of the place. Thiruananthapuram or Trivandrum retains its past glory
of the capital of a princely state. The capital of Kerala in the
southwestern tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) or
Syanandoorapuri is built on hills with wide-open spaces, sports
stadia and low-lying paddy fields. Thiruvananthapuram is a district
surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats and derives its
name from the deity at the Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, one
of the major landmarks of the city.
Thiruvananthapuram is, decidedly, one of the cleaner
and well-planned cities of the country. The city's scenic appeal,
its enchanting beaches, and overwhelming greenery only add to its
uniqueness. It embodies the magical feel of Kerala, as a whole, and
lends terrific insight into the culture of the state. The red-tiled
roofs, the never-ending stretches of palm trees, the maze of narrow,
winding streets and above all, the sea, make for a fascinating
mixture. There is an element of understated and effortless elegance
about the city, which leaves a lasting impression on the visitor.
Getting There
Air : Thiruvananthapuram international airport (6
kms from the city.
Rail : Thiruvananthapuram had direct trains to all
the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in India.
Road : well connected to all towns & cities
Tourists Attractions
Kanakakunnu Palace
It is situated 800meter NE of the Napier museum. It is where the
Travancore royal family once entertained their guests is on top of a
hill. Now it belongs to the Government. Today the palace and it's
sprawling grounds are the venue for many cultural meets and
programmes. An all India Dance Festival (October to March) is
organised by the Department of Tourism every year. During this
period the classical Indian Dance Performances are conducted every
day.
Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
This is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Sree Anantha
Padmanabhaswamy temple possess an impressive structure that has a
100 ft high 'gopuram', built in Dravidian Style. The temple has a
magnificent array of Gods, Goddesses, nymphs, spirits and demons
that adorn the seven-storey 'gopuram' that forms the temple tower.
Only Hindus are allowed inside and dress regulations are strictly
followed.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary:
This sanctuary spread over 53 sq. km on the Western Ghats, is
accessible from Vithurai, which is on the way to Ponmudi. With its
rich flora and fauna, Peppara, dotted with hillocks, forests and
eucalyptus plantations, is emerging as a great attraction for
wildlife enthusiasts
Vettukad Church
The ‘Madre de Dens’ church popularly known as Vettukad
church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The annual
celebration here is called the ‘Feast of Christ the King’.
The Napier Museum:
Built in the 19th century, the indo - saracenic structure boasts a "natural"
Airconditioning system and houses a rare collection of
archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient
ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The use of plaxtic
is banned in the museum premises.
