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Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital of the state of Kerala. The city is named after "Anantha", the thousand-headed serpent of Hindu mythology and means the "City of the Sacred Snake". Thiruvananthapuram is built over the seven hills, which you can see when you travel to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. It once formed the part of the Travancore kingdom whose capital was Padmanabhapuram, now a part of Tamil Nadu.
Tourist Attractions
There are several tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram to keep you occupied when you travel to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. Shri Padhmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the most venerated temples of Kerala. The temple lies within a large complex with a huge gopuram. There is a tank within the temple complex for ritual bathing. The Kanakakunnu Palace lies in the heart of Trivandrum city. It is one of the most attractive buildings of Thiruvananthapuram. The Napier Museum is within an architecturally magnificent building. It has a rich collection of bronzes, ivory carvings, ancient musical instruments and life-size figures of Kathakali dancers. The Natural History Museum, Reptile House and Shri Chitra Art Gallery are housed in the same complex. The Kowdiar Palace, Government Secretariat, Science and Technology Museum, and Senate House are the other tourist attractions in the city.
Excursion Tours
There are many places where the tourists can go on excursions when they travel to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. Veli Lagoon is a tourist village short distance from the airport. The boat club here offers amenities like pedal boating, row boating and swimming in the Veli Lake. Kovalam is 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the famous beaches in India. Kovalam has been developed as an integrated seaside resort. You can enjoy the beach facilites of beautiful Kovalam Beach when you travel to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. Vizhinjam is about 2 km from Kovalam. It is being developed as a modern fishing harbor.
How to Reach
By Air: Thiruvananthapuram has a domestic and an international airport, which connects it with major cities of India and abroad like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Middle East, Male and Sri Lanka.
By Rail: The Central Station is located at Thampanoor, which is a major railway junction of the Southern Railway.
By Road: Thampanoor is the main bus terminal in Thiruvananthapuram. State as well as private bus services and taxis ply to and from Thiruvananthapuram to other major cities of Kerala and neighboring states.
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