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Thiruvananthapuram - The Destination
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Avail the cheap flight from Thiruvananthapuram, and to Thiruvananthapuram as well only at Make My Trip. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital
city of the state of Kerala is named by a combination
of the words 'tiru' 'anantha' and 'puram', meaning
'the abode of the sacred thousand headed serpent
Anantha'. Mythologically, Anantha forms the
couch on which Lord Vishnu resides. This political,
commercial and tourist center is built on seven
hills. You could row a canoe to reach the Kovalam
beach, the paradise a little south of city where
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massage and ayurveda centers besides the Yoga
and the meditation centers that abound here. The Padmanabha Swamy temple with its renowned mural paintings and stone carvings
is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is worth more
than a visit.
You must visit the Kuthiramalika Palace
Museum and the Napier Museum to get a
better insight into the glorious past
of the city. The former is an exquisite
example of the Tranvancore architecture
and houses priceless collections of the
royal family. The latter is built on the
Indo-Saracenic style and exhibits several
historical and archaeological items. For
catching the festive spirit of the city
you must participate in the annual festival
held at the Sreekandeswasram temple. And
for all those of you who are food lovers,
the Flavor Food Festival is not to be
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Thiruvananthapuram is, decidedly, one
of the cleaner and well-planned cities
of the country. The city's scenic appeal,
its enchanting beaches, and overwhelming
greenery only add to its uniqueness. It
embodies the magical feel of Kerala, as
a whole, and lends a terrific insight into
the culture of the state. The red-tiled
roofs, the never-ending stretches of palm
trees, the maze of narrow, winding streets
and above all, the sea, make for a fascinating
mixture. There is an element of understated
and effortless elegance about the city,
which leaves a lasting impression on the
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Thiruvananthapuram - Facts
at a Glance
| State : |
Kerala |
| Area
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2192 sq kms |
| Temperature
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20°C -
36°C (Summers)
18°C - 35°C (Winters) |
| Rainfall :
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170 cm |
| Altitude :
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Sea level |
| Language : |
Malayalam,
English |
| Best
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August –
May |
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Attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Sri
Padmanabhaswamy Temple - A famous
pilgrimage centre and one of the major
attractions in Thiruvananthapuram city,
this famous temple was built by the Maharaja
of Travancore. This temple, which is seven-storey,
has a carved gopuram in the Dravidian
style in 1733. There are innumerable pillars,
intricate carvings and mural paintings
of natural pigments. The temple is dedicated
to Vishnu who reclines on the sacred serpent
Ananda. The image of Vishnu is 18 feet
long and a lotus grows from Vishnu’s
navel and Brahma is seen in the lotus.
Several art forms like
Krishnanattam , Koodiyattom
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Nokkuvidya, Velakali, Kathakali
etc. thrived under the patronage of Sree Padmanabha
Swamy Temple.
Sankumughom Beach - This palm-fringed
beach near the airport, with its indoor recreation
club and children's traffic training park is
perfect for an outing-but not for swimming.
Vizhinjam - An important
fishing port near Kovalam beach, here, you
can see fishing boats return with their catch
in the mornings.
Botanical and Zoological Gardens
- The zoo in Thiruvananthapuram is one of
the oldest and best in the country. It has
a wide verity of fauna including overseas
specimens. The zoo set among woodlands and
lakes, beautifully landscaped, is a natural
habitat for the animals.
Chithira Art Gallery - The
art gallery has a rich collection of Raja
Ravi Varma's paintings. Ravi Varma provided
a vital link between the traditional Indian
Art and the contemporary. The collection also
includes the works of famous painters as Nicoloi
Roerich and Svetsoslav, copies of paintings
of Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal, and Tanjavur Schools
and miniatures from China, Japan, Tibet and
Bali.
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