An amazing exhibition of Kerala's tradition, beauty, history, art and living under one roof! It's not a fantasy. Go through Trivandrum travel guide and experience a rich traditions that dates back to almost 1000 B.C. Thiruvananthapuram - the capital city of Kerala - is believed to be the city of snake lord Anantha, who provides the Aasana (seat) for lord Vishnu.
While on a Kerala tour, Thiruvananthapuram serves as a beautiful land covering an approximate area of 2192 sq. km. over seven picturesque hills. Some of the prominent attractions of this beautiful seaside city on the south-western coastline of India are:
* Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this ancient temple is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu Temples in India. Located inside the East Fort, Shri Padmanabha Swamy Temple showcases some of the world's best murals & stone carvings along with a typical Dravidian architectural pattern.
* Kuthiramalika Palace Museum: Earlier the royal palace of the king of Travancore - Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - it has now been converted into a museum that exhibits unique wood carvings and murals of ancient Hindu epics.
* Napier Museum: This major 19th century landmark in the legendary city of Trivandrum showcases the best of Indo-Saracenic style. All the history buffs can find a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings here.
* Sree Chitra Art Gallery: Paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova, Nicholas Roerich and outstanding art works from Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of Art In India - this art gallery displays a number of such attractions.
Moreover, people who love to go for sightseeing can plan short visits to the Durga Temple, Aruvikkara Dam, Zoological Park, Priyadarshini Planetarium, Observatory, Shankhumugham Beach and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
Relaxing holidays can be best experienced at Kovalam beach, which lies at a distance of about 16 km from the city centre. The place is an ideal spot for activities like swimming, boat cruising, beach volleyball, sun-bathing, kite surfing, sailing, fishing, football, jogging etc.
Apart from the above attractions, your tour to Trivandrum is incomplete without experiencing the true joy of shopping. Famous places like M.G. Road, Chalai, Attukal Shopping Complex, Power House Road, Narmada Shopping Complex and Kedaram are quite popular for handicrafts, traditional South Indian clothes, miniature Kathakali dance masks, coconut shell products, coir products, small rugs, doormats etc.
Choose from a wide range of Kerala tour packages and plan a Trivandrum tour to explore the age old arts forms & traditions of Kerala. This ancient city offers numerous temples, art forms, adventure sports and nature sightseeing opportunities. Perfect for your lifetime holidays, Trivandrum Travel Guide fulfills all the desires of tourists.
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