Location :
Kerala
Tourist Attractions : Kovalam Beach, Thiruvallam,
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Local Tongue : Malayalam, Tamil, English
STD Code : (91) - 471
Best time to Visit : October to April
About Trivandrum 
Trivandrum is the anglicised form of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the
southern Indian state of Kerala. The tourist-friendly city of Trivandrum is
built over seven hills and is also popular the 'City of Anantha'; Anantha
refers to the sacred serpent in Hindu mythology. The city has got ample
facilities to make tourists and travellers feel at home. The city's
geographical and socio-economic nature connects it well with the countries
of the Middle East and South of India (Sri Lanka and Maldives). Trivandrum
has its own full-fledged international airport and therefore serves as the
major gateway to the key destinations of southern India. During your trip to
Trivandrum, you can also visit popular beaches like Kovalam and Varkala in
Kerala.
Climate & Best time to Visit Trivandrum
The climate of Trivandrum is moderate with high levels of humidity owing to
its proximity to the sea. The conditions remain pleasant throughout the year
with the average temperature remaining around 30 degrees during summers and
mid 20's during the winters. Monsoon rains lash the area from May to
September. The best time to visit the place is from October to April.
Major Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum
Awaiting travellers is a variety of tourist attractions in Trivandrum city.
Your trip to Trivandrum also gives you an opportunity to visit Ayurveda
centres, where you can fix an Ayurveda program for yourself. Given below are
some popular tourist attractions in Trivandrum.
Kovalam Beach
Trivandrum is home to three enchanting beaches which with its silvery
beaches have always been a major tourist magnet. Swaying palm trees,
thrilling adventure sports and the sweet sound of water splashing against
the rocks are some of its umpteen wonders. The lighthouse beach is the place
where a number of hotels, yoga centres and restaurants have sprung up.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) is the city of the sacred serpent Anantha.
The Padmanabhaswamy temple has been set up as a mark of respect for the
same, which has an image of Lord Vishnu reclining on an annular snake
(Anantha). The temple is built in a Dravidian style of architecture with its
walls ornate with beautiful murals.
Thiruvallam
The serene backwater stretch at Thiruvallam is situated just 10 km from
Trivandrum. Besides the quite houseboat rides, the tourists can also enjoy
canoe rides.
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Situated inside an opulent palace built by Maharajah Swathi Thirunal
Balarama Varma, the museum houses a rare collection of wood carvings,
miniature paintings and antique objects.
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
The art gallery displays priceless works from the personal collection of
Raja Ravi Verma. Situated near the Napier Museum, the place also houses
exquisite piece of art from the Rajput, Tanjore and Mughal dynasties.
Excursions from Trivandrum
Moving just a few kilometres away from Trivandrum will get you to famous
tourist spots like Kanyakumari and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Following
are the options of excursions from Trivandrum.
Kanyakumari
Also known as Cape Comorin, this is the southern most part of India. The
land's end is the point where three seas, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the
Bay of Bengal come in unison. The place is more popular as a religious
destination while the view of the sun setting behind the ocean is also worth
appreciating.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a
favourite haunt for migratory and resident birds such as the Siberian stork,
heron, egret, darter and teal. The most ideal way to spot birds is a boat
cruise in the lake along the shores.
Popular Shopping Centres in Trivandrum
A number of souvenir and gift item shops are located on the M. G. Road and
the Connemara Market. The must buys on a shoppers list are sandalwood items,
brass statues and oil lamps. Antique shops are also a place where you can
find some excellent memorabilia.
Trivandrum Travel (Airport/Railway/Road) Information
By Air : Trivandrum has an international airport
connected to major cities across the world such as Colombo, Dubai, Kuwait,
Mali and Abudhabi. Indian Airlines connects the city with other cities in
India with daily flights to and from Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai and Chennai.
A daily Indian Airlines flight departs from Delhi at 9:00 and arrives
Trivandrum at 13:50.
By Rail : Trivandrum is a major rail junction of the
south Indian railways. The main railway station is located at Thampanoor,
which connects the city with other major Indian cities through a number of
regularly plying passenger, express and super fast trains. A daily train
between Delhi (Dep. 11:30) and Trivandrum (Arr. next day 14:20) is the
Kerala Exp.
By Road : The main bus stand is located at Thampanoor,
which is the place from where all the long distance buses leave and arrive
at. KSRTC operates regular services to all the neighbouring cities in Kerala
(including Kollam, Alleppey and Kochi) and Tamil Nadu. Buses also operate
between Trivandrum - Kanyakumari and Trivandrum - Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary).
Distance from Trivandrum to Major Cities
- Bangalore : 753 Km
- Chennai : 70m
- Coimbatore : 413 Km
- Mysore : 598 Km
- Madurai : 264 Km
- Kozhikode : 382 Km
- Kochi : 220 Km
- Kaniyakumari : 87 Km
- Pondicherry : 605 Km
- Rameswaram : 401 Km
