Trivandrum

Introduction And History : Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala state derives its name from Thiru-v-anantha-puram, which means the abode of the sacred snake god ‘Anantha’. Lord Vishnu of the ancient Indian mythology rests on this huge serpent.
This city and district are also popularly known as Trivandrum. It is one of the ancient cities in Kerala with its trading tradition dating back to 1000 BC then becoming the capital of Raja of Travancore in 1750. Early 19th century saw many political and social battles in the city, which brought many changes.

What To See : The city offers multiple tourist destinations ranging from Dams to Forts. Aruvikkara Dam, Neyyar Dam, Peppara are some of the Dams nearby. Other water attractions include beaches like Kovalam, Varkala, Shanghumukham and lakes like Thiruvallam, Veli, Akkulam Boat Club. To check out Kerala’s deep rooted tradition, travelers can check out Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Mahadeva Temple and Kazhakuttam temples. The Napier Museum and Anchuthengu fort provide historic viewpoint of the city. Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Zoological Park, Observatory, Happyland amusement park and Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave are some of the other tourist attractions in the city. November to January is the ideal time to visit this city.

Accomodations : city of Trivandrum offers multiple accommodation options by having hotels offering accommodation according to various budgets. Starting from 500 rupees per day, the amount can go up to 5000 rupees for a four star accommodation.

Mode Of Transport : Being the Capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum is very well connected to other parts of the country by all means. The city international airport is just 6 kilometers away from the city centre, flying to all major destinations in the globe. The national highway number 47 (NH-47) goes thro’ the city, which is connected to major nearby places starting from Coimbatore to Kanyakumari. Multiple daily express trains connect the city with Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Cochin.

Related links :
• Official Website: http://trivandrum.nic.in/
• Tourist information: http://www.trivandrum.co.in/

See also (Nearby places): Kanyakumari, Cochin, Varkala and Kovalam