THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (TRIVANDRUM)
Named
after Anantha, the thousand headed serpent of Hindu mythology,
Trivandrum is an ancient city with trading links that brought
it into close contact with the rest of the world. The seven hills
over which the city is spread and the great variety of lovely
old colonial and traditional Kerala buildings give Thiruvananthapuram
a special ambience. A long shoreline with internationally renowned
beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural
heritage make this district a much sought after tourist destination.
Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala.
Places
of Attraction
Kovalam: A
beach paradise. With the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and
the unwinding miles of fine sand washed by a surf which roars
and hisses at the feet of the coconut palms, Kovalam is a sheltered
natural bay. You can sun bath on the silver sands. Good food and
good accommodation are provided.
Shangumugham
Beach: Shangumugham Beach is a popular city beach adjacent to the airport.
An indoor recreation club, childrens traffic training park and
a star shaped restaurant are some of the facilities at the beach.
Veli
Lagoon (Tourist Village): The Veli Tourist Village on the outskirts of Trivandrum is a delightful
waterfront park. An ideal picnic spot where the lake merges with
the sea. The wadding pool, gardens, exquisite sculptures, a floating
bridge and a wide range of aqua sports facilities.
Ponmudi: An ideal hill resort situated just 54 kms from Trivandrum is an
enchanting one for tourists.
Sree
Padmanabha Swamy Temple: The imposing seven-storied tower makes it the most impressive
landmark in the city. The temple is an excellent example of the
Dravidian style of architecture.
Agasthyakoodam: This is a prominent peak in the Sahyadi ranges and can be approached
on foot from Baonacdu which is 61 kms away from Trivandrum.
Observatory: The observatory situated 60 m above sea level one of the oldest
in India. One gets a bird’s eye view of the city.
Science
and Technology Museum: Located near Mascot Hotel, the Museum is of high educative value
for students of science and technology.
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