Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum),The Majestic Capital
Area : 2192sq.km
Altitude : Sea Level

The Capital of Kerala , Thiruvananthapuram.is located at the southwestern tip of India and bounded by the Arabian Sea on the West and Tamil Nadu on the East.The wooded highlands in the Western ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders have endowed Thiruvananthapuram with some of the most scenic picnic spots in the state.A long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches,historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make the district a much sought-after tourist destination.

Enchanting Destinations around Thiruvananthapuram

Kovalam Beach calm water,golden sanda lined with graceful coconut palms.

Shangumugham Beach perfect to watch scenic sunsets.

Veli tourist village delightful waterfront park offering motor-driven water safaries and pedal boating.
Neyyar Reservior a wildlife sancturay and much more.

Kuthiramalika(Puthenmalika)Palace Museum a rare specimen of traditional Travancore style of architecture. Sree Chithra Art Gallery paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich amoung others.

Napier Museum and art Gallery glimpse Kerala’s rich historical heritage.

Vizhinjam Rock Cave – rock-cut sculptures of the 18th century.

Padmanabhapuram Palace showcases the royal splendour of erstwhile Travancore.

Parasurama Temple at Thiruvallam only temple in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parasurama,the mythological creator of Kerala. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple- richly sculptured structure with the presiding deity Sree Paadmaanabhaswamy (Lord Vishnu)reclining on the serpent ‘Ananth’.

Tirumala Rock Temple (Parekovil)-perched on a rock with a fantastic view of the capital city.