Thiruvanathapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the “evergreen city of India”, it is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. With a population of 957,730 inhabitants Thiruvananthapuram contributes nearly 80% of the state’s software exports and is a major IT hub.
The city is home to central and state government offices and organisations. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is an academic hub and is home to several educational institutions and to many science and technology institutions.
Climate
The city has a climate that borders between a tropical savanna climate and a tropical monsoon climate. As a result, it does not experience distinct seasons.
Thiruvananthapuram is the first city along the path of the south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. It also gets rain from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the city by October. The dry season sets in by December. December, January and February are the coldest months while March, April and May are the hottest.
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram is served by the Thiruvanathapuram International Airport , the first international airport in India outside the four metropolitan cities then and third largest airport of kerala state. It has direct connectivity to the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka and is one of the gateways to the tourism-rich state of Kerala.
Railway Station
Thiruvananthapuram comes under the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways.The Central railway station is at Thampanoor in the heart of the city and is about 5 km from the new international air terminal and nearly 8 km from the domestic air terminal.
Some of the long distance trains operate from this station. The Thiruvanathapuram Rajdhani Express connects the city to New Delhi, the capital of India.
The city is well connected by rail to almost all major cities in India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Vellore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Kolkata, Bangalore, Tirunelveli and Hyderabad. Thiruvananthapuram is the first major South Indian city on the longest train route in India, Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh.
Map Of Thiruvanathapuram
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Places Of Interest
Agasthyakoodam
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Agasthyakoodam Part of the Sahyadri ranges (Western Ghats) of mountains, Agasthyakoodam, at a height of 1,890 m above sea level, is the second highest peak in Kerala. Teeming with wildlife, the forests of Agasthyakoodam abound in rare medicinal herbs and plants, and brilliantly hued orchids. A bird watcher’s paradise, this legendary mountain is accessible by … Continue reading Agasthyakoodam →
Anchuthengu
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Anchuthengu Anchuthengu (“Five Coconut Palms”), formerly known as Anjengo or Anjenga, is a coastal town in the Thiruvanathapuram District of Kerala. The town contains old Portuguese-style churches, a lighthouse, a 100-year-old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British sailors and soldiers, and the remains of the Anchthengu Fort. Kaikara village, the birthplace of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby. Temples in the area … Continue reading Anchuthengu →
Aruvikkara
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Aruvikkara Vellanad, Kerala 695564 Aruvikkara is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is located on the banks of the Karamana River 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala. The reservoir and garden makes it a tourist spot. It is famous for the ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga, the divine embodiment of female power, which is built on a … Continue reading Aruvikkara →
Attukal Pongala
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Attukal Pongala Attukal Bhagavathi Temple, Thiruvanathapuram The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu religious shrine at Attukal in Kerala.The temple is renowned for the annual Attukal Pongala festival, in which over three million women participate. A festival that has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity, the Attukal Pongala continues to draw millions of … Continue reading Attukal Pongala →
Beemapally Mosque
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Beemapally Mosque Beemapally is a muslim mosque situated in Thiruvananthapuram. The mosque is widely visited by people of all religions and castes. This mosque houses the tomb of Syedunnisa Beema Beevi who was a Muslim lady with divine powers and her son Syedushuhadamaheen Abubacker. Every year, a feast is held in honor of Beema Beevi. … Continue reading Beemapally Mosque →
Bonacaud
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Bonacaud Bonacaud (Kerala state, India) is the base station of the famous peak, Aghasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills. The Agasthya hill range is famous for its abundance of rare herbs and medicinal plants. The hill resort Ponmudi is near to Bonacaud. It(natively called Bonakkad) is now used as a base camp for trekking to Agasthyakoodam. It has lots of shooting locations including … Continue reading Bonacaud →
C V N Kalari (Martial Arts School)
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C V N Kalari (Martial Arts School) S Street Rd, Chalai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023 Phone : +91 0471 247 4182 CVN Kalari Sangham at East fort, Trivandrum was established by Sri C. V. Govindan Kutty Nair Gurukkal following the lineage of Sri C.V. Narayanan Nair Gurukkal in the year 1956 coinciding with the formation of the state of Kerala. This … Continue reading C V N Kalari (Martial Arts School) →
Charitra Malika
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Charitra Malika Amaravila, Kerala 695122 Phone : 094959 39797 Charitra Malika is a private museum in Neyyatinkara started by Mr Abhilash Kumar, a history enthusiast, which reflects the history and culture of 16th century Travancore. “The Malika is an 18,800 sq ft building, built in 1629 by the Travancore family. The number 64 occupied a … Continue reading Charitra Malika →
Chempazhanthy Vayalvaram Veedu
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Chempazhanthy Vayalvaram Veedu Chempazhanthy, Thiruvanathapuram. Chempazhanthy is a village in the suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram City, the capital of Kerala state in India, which lies about 7 km north. Chempazhanthy became notable after the birth of Sree Narayana guru. There was a small hut called “Vayalvaaram” where Sree Narayana Guru was born, in the Malayalam Era year 1032 in … Continue reading Chempazhanthy Vayalvaram Veedu →
East Fort
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East Fort The East Fort is located at the heart of Thiruvanathapuram city, the capital city of Kerala – a South Indian state. East Fort got its name from the eastern entrance to the fort built by the Kings of Travancore. The old city was all inside the fort on four sides with the Sri Padmanabha Swami temple at the center. It is said … Continue reading East Fort →
Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottur, Kappukad
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Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottur, Kappukad Elephant Rehabilitation Centre near Kappukadu in India. 695574, Kottoor, Kerala From time immemorial elephants have been an integral part of the history, tradition, myth and culture of India and Kerala in particular. One cannot imagine a festival in Kerala without the presence of an elephant. Flanked by the water … Continue reading Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottur, Kappukad →
Kallar
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Kallar Situated en route to the popular hill station of Ponmudi, Kallar gets its name from the River Kallar, which flows through the region. Kallu means ‘stone’ and Aru means ‘river’, hence the name Kallar. The river is well known for its abundance of attractive, round-shaped boulders and pebbles, especially in the upper reaches and … Continue reading Kallar →
Kanakakunnu Palace
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Kanakakunnu Palace Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033 Phone : +91 471 2314615 Located about 800 meters north east of the Napier Museum in the heart of Trivandrum city, Kanakakunnu Palace is one of the last architectural vestiges of the colonial era. Built during the reign of Travancore king Sree Moolam Thirunal (1885−1924) with the help of Viswabrahmin, the … Continue reading Kanakakunnu Palace →
Kerala State Science and Technology Museum
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Kerala State Science and Technology Museum PMG Junction, Vikas Bhavan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033 Phone : +91 471 230 6025 Image Credit : tripadvisor.in Kerala Science Technology Museum is an autonomous institution established by Government of Kerala, India, in 1984 as a center for popularisation of science and scientific temper among the general public, especially among … Continue reading Kerala State Science and Technology Museum →
Koavalam
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Koavalam Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the … Continue reading Koavalam →
Koyikkal Palace / Folklore Museum
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Koyikkal Palace / Folklore Museum The Koyikkal Palace, 18kms. from Thiruvanathapuram is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvanathapuram District, Kerala in South India. The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family Umayamma Rani was the regent of Venad between 1677 and 1684. The palace is a double storeyed building and built with traditional architectural style of Kerala. The palace … Continue reading Koyikkal Palace / Folklore Museum →
Kuthiramalika ( Puthenmalika )
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Kuthira Malika ( Puthen Malika ) Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023 Ph: +91 471 2473952 Kuthira Malika Palace Puthen Malika palace , most popularly known as Kuthira Malika (Mansion of Horses), is a palace built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvanathapuram. The palace gets its name from the 122 horses that are carved into the … Continue reading Kuthiramalika ( Puthenmalika ) →
Madavoor Para Cave Temple
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Madavoor Para Cave Temple Attukal, Manacaud, Trivandrum – 695009 Source : tripadvisor.in Located at a distance of 17 kms from Trivandrum city is a cave temple which has rock – cut sculptures dating back to 18th century. The outer wall of the temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has beautiful yet incomplete carvings of Lord Shiva … Continue reading Madavoor Para Cave Temple →
Magic Planet
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Magic Planet KINFRA Film & Video Park, Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695585 Phone: 0471 320 8777 Magic Planet – the museum of magic, is totally a new concept located at the Kinfra Film and Video Park situated at Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was officially inaugurated on October 31st 2014 by then Chief Minister of Kerala Mr. … Continue reading Magic Planet →
Mahaganapathy Temple
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Mahaganapathy Temple Pazhavangadi, East Fort, Thiruvanathapuram 695023 Phone : +91 471 2461929 This photo of Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is courtesy of TripAdvisor The Pazhavangadi Mahaganapathy temple is situated at East Fort in the heart of Thiruvanathapuram City. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha). The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in … Continue reading Mahaganapathy Temple →
Margi
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Margi Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023 Attraction: Performances of Kathakali and other art forms of Kerala in an ethnic atmosphere. Here one can also watch Kathakali artistes in the process of making up their face. Margi is one of the ideal destinations for art lovers. One can watch the performance of some of the major … Continue reading Margi →
Meenmutty and Kombaikani waterfalls
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Meenmutty and Kombaikani waterfalls Meenmutty Falls is a waterfall located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Trivandrum city in Thirvanathapuram district in in the Indian state of Kerala, India. The falls are located near the Neyyar Reservoir area. No transportation is available so visitors have to trek 2km through the dense forests to reach the falls. It is very beautiful fall with beautiful surroundings. The Kombaikani Falls lie … Continue reading Meenmutty and Kombaikani waterfalls →
Museum Of The Word
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Museum Of The Word P.O.Box4, Vembayam P.O. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Phone : +91 949 599 8555 Museum Of The Word is the accomplishment of the vision granted by the Almighty God to Bro. Dr. Mathews Vergis to showcase the progress of mankind ever since the Almighty God gave the Word written by His own finger … Continue reading Museum Of The Word →
Napier Museum
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Napier Museum LMS Vellayambalam Road, Opposite PWD Building, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033 Phone : +91 471 2318294 The Napier Museum’ 6 kms. from the city, is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvanathapuram (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala, India. The museum was established in 1855. In 1874, the old Museum Building was demolished and foundation for the new building was laid. … Continue reading Napier Museum →
Neyyar Dam
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Neyyar Dam This photo of Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary is courtesy of TripAdvisor Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvanathapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvanathapuram It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, … Continue reading Neyyar Dam →
Padmanabhapuram Palace
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Padmanabhapuram Palace The Palace is located 16 kms. from Nagercoil and 52 kms. from Trivandrum. A magnificent wooden palace of the 16th century, Padmanabhapuram Palace lies at the land’s end of mainland India – Kanyakumari. An enticing ediffice to any lover of art and architecture this old palace of the Rajas of the erstwhile Travancore … Continue reading Padmanabhapuram Palace →
Ponmudi
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Ponmudi Ponmudi (the Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Thiruvanathapuram district of Keral in India. It is located 55.2 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 m. It is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. Ponmudi, blessed with scenic splendor and natural beauty, has a carpet of thick tropical forest that rolls down to the … Continue reading Ponmudi →
Poovar
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Poovar Poovar is a popular tourist town in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum while the next village, Pozhiyoor, marks the end of Kerala. This village has a beautiful beach which attracts tourists. It lies very close to Vizhinjam, a natural harbor. It … Continue reading Poovar →
Priyadarsini Planetarium.
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Priyadarsini Planetarium. PMGJ unction, Vikas Bhavan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033 Phone : +91 471 230 6025 Opened in 1994 to the public, this is one of the most versatile planetariums in the country. The main GM-11 star field projector here can project almost all the constituents of the visible universe. It can also simulate the … Continue reading Priyadarsini Planetarium. →
Santhigiri
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Santhigiri Santhigiri.P.O., Thiruvanathapuram – 695589 Phone : +91 471 2413076 , 8606083000 Santhigiri Ashram is located in Pothencode, Thiruvanathapuram District , Kerala. The ashram was founded by Navajyothisree Karunakara guru and is recognized as a Social and Scientific Research Organization by the Government of India. The followers of Karunakara guru have built a beautiful monument called Parnasala in the shape of a blooming lotus in white Makrana marble … Continue reading Santhigiri →
Shangumugham Beach
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Shangumugham Beach Shangumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvanathapuram district ofKerala Kerala , south India. The beach very near to Trivandrum International Airport. The vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere, away from the crowd in the city, provide all the ingredients for relaxation and for spending an ideal evening. Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri … Continue reading Shangumugham Beach →
Sree Chitra Gallery
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Sree Chitra Gallery Sooryakanthi Rd, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033 Phone : +91 471 2473952 The Sree Chithra Gallery near the Napier Museum was opened in 1935 by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Thirunal, displays rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Mughal, Rajput and … Continue reading Sree Chitra Gallery →
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple W Nada, East Fort, Kerala 695023 Phone : +91 471 246 4606 Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is located in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India. The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Dravidan style of architecture associated with the temples located in the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu, featuring high walls, and a … Continue reading Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple →
Sree Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
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Sree Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695027 Phone : +91 471 2380706 The Parasurama Temple at Thiruvallam is located 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is a 2000-year-old temple on the banks of the River Karamana and is the only one in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parasurama, the mythological creator of the State. … Continue reading Sree Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam →
Sunil’s Wax Museum
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Sunil’s Wax Museum S Street Rd, opposite Pension Treasury, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023 Phone: +91 94473 41974 Wax sculptor Sunil Kandalloor brings Sunil’s Wax Museum “Kabali da!” The dialogue pops up in my mind while standing next to a wax model of Rajinikanth at the newly-opened Sunil’s Wax Museum in the city. … Continue reading Sunil’s Wax Museum →
Valiyathura Pier
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Valiyathura Pier Valiyathura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008 Valiathura is a suburb of Tyhiruvanathapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. This was once the only port along the South Kerala coast. When Kochi became the prominent port in Kerala, Valiyathura lost its significance as a major port. Now Valiathura is considered as a fishing port. Valiathura is famous for its pier. The 60-years-old, 703-foot … Continue reading Valiyathura Pier →
Varkala
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Varkala Varkala is a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvanathapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala . It is the suburban town of Thiruvanathapuram (Trivandrum city). It is located 50 kilometres (approx. 32 miles) north-west of Thiruvanathapuram (Trivandrum) and 37 km south-west of Kollam city. It is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These Cenozoic sedimentary formation cliffs … Continue reading Varkala →
Vazhvanthol Waterfalls
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Vazhvanthol Waterfalls Vazhvanthol located 46 kms from Trivandrum has a beautiful waterfall located in the foothills of the western ghats and within the Peppara and Agasthyakoodam forest range in the district of Thiruvanathapuram. Nestled in the lower part of the Bonacaud estate , Vazhvanthol offers a fantastic day out for anyone looking out for a medium … Continue reading Vazhvanthol Waterfalls →
Veli Tourist village
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Veli Tourist village Veli Sanghumugham Rd, Veli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695021 Phone : +91 471 250 0785 Located at a distance of 12 kms. from Thiruvanathapuram, Veli Tourist Village is a picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedalboats and paddleboats can be hired to explore the charms of the … Continue reading Veli Tourist village →
Vellayani Lake
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Vellayani Lake Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal as known in local language, is the largest fresh water lake in Thiruvanathapuram district, of Kerala, India. It is around 9 km away from the Thiruvanathapuram Central Bus Station at Thampanoor. Buses ply to Vellayani Lake from City Depot at East Fort also. It is at a distance of 7 km from Kovalam via Poonkulam junction. A road passes through this lake; … Continue reading Vellayani Lake →
Zoological Park
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Zoological Park Museum Junction, Trivandrum The Zoological Park Thiruvanathapuram or Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (also known as Trivandrum Zoo) is located in the city of Thirvanathapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It occupies 55 acres (22 ha) of woodland, lakes, and lawns. It is the oldest zoo in Asia. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, who ruled Travancore between 1830 and 1847, established a menagerie … Continue reading Zoological Park →