Thiruvananthapuram, India

Thiruvananthapuram, India

Thiruvananthapuram India

Located near the southern tip of mainland India, Thiruvananthapuram, formerly and often still known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of Kerala in Southern India. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. Thiruvananthapuram is a historic city, dotted with many historical structures, parks, museums, tourist centers and palaces. It’s also famous for its distinctive greenery, present all over, a rare site in any bustling Indian city. Sree Anantha Padmanabha Temple is the key icon of the city. One of the oldest temples of India, it’s a major Vishnu temple in the country. The entire Thiruvanathapuram city was built around this temple. It’s an architectural wonder, a mixture of Kerala and Tamil architecture. The temple has a large clear pond called Padmatheertham, which is also landmark. Thiruvananthapuram is built on hills by the sea shore and sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Thiruvananthapuram is ranked first in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kerala and is a fascinating destination for holidaymakers.
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Recommended airport
Thiruvananthapuram Intl (TRV)
Nearby destinations
  • Kovalam a 14.53 km
  • Varkala a 34.06 km