Tour to Trivandrum
Trivandrum the habitat of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, lie back. Trivandrum, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seashore city built on seven hills. The famous Sri. Padmanabha Swami Temple built here is dedicated to lord Vishnu and is a milestone in the city. The sprawling city has an international airport. Most visitors to Kerala use it only as an arrival point, speeding on instantly to Kovalam. This place is well associated to most of the other major cities of India through railways, roadways and air network.
Tourist Attractions 'n' Trivandrum
- Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple:
Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, is an awe-inspiring structure that has a 100 ft high 'gopuram', built in Dravidian style. It is one of the 108 temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in India with excellent mural paintings and stone carvings. In this temple only Hindus are allowed and dress regulations are strictly followed. - Shankhumugham Beach:
Just 8 km from the city, this is a favorite place is a resort of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvanantpuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village. Some of the attractions heer include indoor recreation club a 35 m gigantic, long sculpture of a mermaid and a starfish shaped restaurant. - Napier Museum:
The Napier Museum is an unconditional gem of architectural high spirits, combining traditional Kerala styles with Chinese and Mughal influences. The museum domiciles rare collection of archeological & historic artifacts - Kuthiramalika Palace Museum:
This palace was built by efficient sculptors from Tanjore. On the sourthern portion of the palace there is a beautiful monument of 122 horses. 'Dantasimhasana' is the most famous sight in this palace. - Veli Tourist Village:
This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedal boats which can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. - Kovalam Beach:
This internationally renowned beach resort has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam beach is at a distance of 16 km that is 1/2 hour from Trivandrum. - Vettukad Church: ( 7km from Trivandrum)
The 'Madre De Deus' Church commonly known as the Vettukad Church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The annual celebration here is called the 'Feast Of Christ, The King'. - Koyikkal Palace: (18 km from Trivandrum)
Located on the way to the Ponmudi hill station and the Kuttalam waterfalls, this ancient palace that dates back to the 15th century, is famous in the history of Kerala as the official residence of Perakom Thavazhi, especially of Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family. Here you can see a double storeyed traditional Nalukettu building with slanting gabled roofs, an inner courtyard and two museums of folklore and numismatics set up by the Department of Archaeology. - Aruvikkara
Aruvikkara is an important pilgrim centre located at a distance of 16 km. from (Trivandrum) Thiruvananthapuram. Flowing by is the Karamana River, on the banks of which, is the rock-shrine dedicated to 'Bhagvathi', the divine embodiment of Female power. - Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary:
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram This sanctuary spread in area of over 53 sq. km on the Western Ghats, is easy to get to from Vithurai, which is on the way to Ponmudi. Peppara is a great appeal for wildlife lovers as it is rich, also it is solid with hillocks, forests and eucalyptus plantations. - Agasthyakoodam:
Agasthyakoodam is the second highest peak in Kerala, and is part of the Sahyadri range of mountains, at a height of 1890 mt above sea level. Rich and abundant wildlife is coupled with rare medicinal herbs and plants and brilliantly hued orchids. Travel Agent India - Travel tour packages to Trivandrum Kerala India. Book holiday packages, hotels and flights for Trivandrum (Thiruvanantpuram) backwaters / wildlife / beach holidays.
