Thiruvananthapuram
The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum as it is generally called, is a city of temples and beaches, a city where the past lives on the present and a city that is perfect for an idyllic vacation.
The premier tourist attraction of Thiruvananthapuram is the Kovalam Beach, which is counted amongst the premier beaches of the world. Stroll around the crescent shaped beaches that are lined with coconut trees in a peaceful atmosphere, which is punctured by the sound of the sea and the birds calling. Enjoy a stay at the Kovalam Beach, which has a profusion of beach resorts that offer everything from yoga and Ayurveda to rejuvenating spa therapies.
Lovers of art and culture will enjoy tours to the Museum that is a repository of fine works of art and the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, which showcases paintings by the famous artists of India. An important pilgrim centre of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is home to Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple that is famous for its soaring tower. You can also enjoy a refreshing boat ride in the backwaters that will open up panoramic vistas of landscapes, beaches and waterways when you travel to Thiruvananthapuram.
The Veli Tourist Village, the fishing port of Vizhinjam, the muslim shrine at Beema Palli and the waterfalls of Aruvikkara are just some of the other things which make Thiruvananthapuram such an important tourist destination of Kerala.
Travel to Thiruvananthapuram and witness the exotic palaces of the erstwhile kings of Kerala that have been preserved for posterity. Kanakakunnu Palace, Kuthiramalika (Puthemalika) Palace Musuem, Padmanabhapuram Palace and Koyikal Palace are some of the splendid palaces of Thiruvananthapuram
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