Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of Kerala. The city has rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Here are some places of interest in Thiruvananthapuram:
1. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is known for its Dravidian style architecture, intricate carvings, and the grandeur of its deity.
2. Palace Museum : This palace, adjacent to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore. It showcases exquisite wood carvings, traditional Kerala architecture, and displays various artifacts belonging to the royal family.
3. Shanghumukham Beach: A beautiful beach in Thiruvananthapuram, which is known for its serene ambiance, this is a popular attraction among tourists.
4. Napier Museum: Named after Lord Napier, the former Governor of Madras, this museum is renowned for its Indo-Saracenic architecture and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, and a wonderful collection of traditional Kerala arts and crafts.
5. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo: Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest zoos in India. The zoo houses a variety of animals, reptiles and birds.
6. Attukal Bhagwathy Temple: The Temple is a Hindu temple located in Attukal, a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy.
Thiruvananthapuram, is well-connected by air, rail and road. Here's how you can reach here.
7. Trivandrum Airport:- It is about 6 Kms from the city center. It is well-connected to major cities
8. Rail:- It is served by numerous trains connecting it to various cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune and others.
9. By Road:- It is well-connected by road to other parts of Kerala as well as neighbouring states.