Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most beautiful and greenest cities of India which is located almost at the extreme south of India.
Thiruvananthapuram
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Location : Kerala
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Best Time : October - February
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Railway Station : Thiruvananthapuram
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Airport : Thiruvananthapuram
"Capital City of God’s Own Country, Kerala..!"
Thiruvananthapuram (a.k.a) Trivandrum, is the capital city of God's Own Country, Kerala. Named after Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu, Thiruvananthapuram is the perfect holiday destination as it makes every visitor enjoy the alluring temples, beaches, the serene backwaters, wildlife, enthralling monuments, splendid palaces, explore the glorious history and indulge in water sports.
The city was formerly known as Trivandrum until 1991. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, located at the heart of the city is an important tourist attraction and is known to be one of the richest temples in the world.
The city has a tropical climate and does not experience distinct seasons. Temperature falls between 34°C and 21°C throughout the year. Humidity is on a higher side during the monsoon season. The weather of Trivandrum attracts tourists because the first south-west monsoon showers will be started here in Trivandrum at early of June.
Travel Tips
- Visit Padmanabha Swamy temple without fail..!
- Travel during the summer time is not recommended.
- Try to visit during the Onam festival time, the city will be completely decorated with lights and its a good time to soak up the carnival atmosphere
- Try out boating in the Poovar backwaters and visit the Poovar island.
Traveler's Experience
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Kerala Travel Mart, Kochi
The 11th edition of Kerala Travel Mart is planned to take place on March 24th 2022 at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, while some events will be held in Willington Island. This meet aims to bring the tour companies, tour operators and travellers together in reviving the tourism sector, both locally and globally. Adventure tourism, Medical tourism, Caravan Tourism and Eco tourism will find prominence in this meet.
Top Attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (a.k.a Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple) is one of the 'Must visit temples ...
Padmanabhapuram Palace
An astonishing Travancore era Palace crammed with traditional Kerala style architecture
Varkala Beach
Varkala is a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate. The dramatic sunset view from the cliff top is...
Veli Lake
Veli Tourist village lies at the spot where Veli Lake is separated by a narrow sand bar from the Ara...
Napier Museum & Zoo
Napier Museum & Zoo lies adjacent to each other and is located at the heart of Trivandrum city.
Thiruparapu Waterfalls
An enjoyable Rocky Waterfalls located in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu.
Detailed Information
The word Thiruvananthapuram is derived from “Tiru”, “Anantha”, “Puram” it means “The town of Lord Anantha”. Anantha means the serpent Shesha on whom Vishnu lies. This city was ruled by the rulers of Venad. The glory and greatness of Trivandrum came to light after the rule of Marthanda Varma who is also known as the “Father of modern Travancore”. After the rule of Marthanda Varma, the glory of Trivandrum continued by the Maharaja Swathi Thirunal.
The word Thiruvananthapuram itself gives the reflection of religious harmony. There are many temples in Trivandrum which are the major attraction of tourism. The most popular temple in Trivandrum is the Padmanabhaswamy temple. This temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu in eternal sleep posture. This temple is the best example of an architectural style of Dravidian’s. The architectural style and the spirituality of this temple attract a large number of tourists from all sides of the country. Recently, this temple was listed in one of the richest temples in the world.
Trivandrum is located on the coastal area of Arabian sea, so many beaches attract tourists. Kovalam is the most famous beach in Trivandrum. Some other famous beaches are the Varkala beach, Shanghumukham beach etc. The famous sculpture by Kanayi Kunjiraman of Jalakanyaka (Mermaid) in Shanghumukham beach is the famous attraction.
Trivandrum is famous for different shopping destinations. Famous shopping destinations in Trivandrum are Chalai Bazaar, Palayam Connemara Market, Attukal Shopping complex etc. These shopping destinations are home to all home needs, decor things, ethnic jewelry, handicrafts.