Trivandrum

Take your family to the city of sandy beaches, parks and historic landmarks. Trivandrum, the capital of the state of Kerala, India, is a mesmerizing city constructed on seven hills. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity, reclines.

The famous Sri. Padmanabhaswami Temple is dicated to Vishnu and is a landmark of the city. Trivandrum is also an excellent base from which to travel to the interiors of Kerala, India, and to travel from Kochi, to the Lakshadweep Islands. The city offers all modern facilities needed by a visitor and is a center for cultural activities.

Travel to Trivandrum - Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala is a mesmerizing city constructed on seven hills, The city gets its name from the world, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu reclines.

Major Tourist Destination in Trivandrum are as follows:

Shankhumugham Beach
Just 8 kms away from the city, is the Shankhumugham Beach. This beach is a favourite haunt for sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Trivandrum Airport and Veli Tourist Village. One of the major tourist attractions is the Matsya Kayaka, an indoor recreation club which is a gigantic, 35 m long sculpture in the form of a mermaid. Besides this, there is a popular restaurant which is shaped like a starfish.

Napier Museum - This museum houses a rare collection of archaeological & historic artifacts. The collections are varied and one can easily get immersed in enhancing their knowledge about the past, when you travel to Kerala, India.

Veli Tourist Village - This is a picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea. Here one can avail boating facilities. For a quick ride over the waters, speedboats are also available for hire.

Kovalam Beach - Kovalam beach is at a distance of 16 km, which is approximately half-an-hour's drive from Trivandrum. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular among tourists who travel to Kerala, India from across the world to enjoy the beauty of Kovalam's beaches.

Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple - This is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple possess an impressive structure that has a 100 ft high 'gopuram', built in Dravidian Style. The temple has a magnificent array of Gods, Goddesses, nymphs, spirits and demons that adorn the seven-storey 'gopuram' that forms the temple tower. Only Hindus are allowed inside and dress regulations are strictly followed.

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary - This sanctuary is situated 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Wildlife lovers who travel to Kerala, India, enjoy it for its rich flora and fauna and also for its hillocks, forests and eucalyptus plantations.

Vettukad Church - Situated at a distance of 7 km from Trivandrum, the 'Madre De Deus' Church, popularly known as the Vettukad Church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions who travel to Kerala, India top attend the annual celebration here, called the 'Feast of Christ, The King'.