Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum)
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Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of God's own country Kerala is famous for its golden beaches and rich cultural heritage. The city is replete with historical monuments which has preserved the history of Kerala. Exquisite artwork, age old palaces and sun kissed beaches make Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum the idyllic retreat of tourists.
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple :
The temple is located little away from railway station and near to bus station. The Dravidian style 30-metre Gopuram (tower) is built with 365 pillars, equaling a year’s days, into the inner corridor. The deity, the Vishnu, is the family deity of the southern Kerala’s early kings. A visitor or a pilgrim cannot contain the beauty of the idol in one visit. The task is tiresome. The unlettered details lay in three doors. The Lord’s feet is in one door, the lotus in the second and the face in the third.
Napier Museum :
The museum is named after erstwhile British Governor of Madras, Napier. The museum structure itself is a marvelous. Tall and slander towers, stained glass windows and special type roofs make the structure different. Large collections of bronzes, historical ornaments, temple chariots and ivory items are on display.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo :
A century and half old zoo, the fifth oldest in India, was set up by Uthram Thirunal, the former ruler and king of Travancore. No rival in India for its design and layout. The beautiful Victorian-style cages, the lake, the curling pathways, the lawns, and the nearby Top Garden are the plus marks. Most of the animals are in open enclosures. Almost all types of wild species nurtured here.
Sree Chithira Art Gallery :
Situated in Napier museum grounds. Good collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich, copies of Rajput, Mughals and Tanjore schools of art and paintings, and that of Ajantha, Ali Bagh Caves exhibited. The collection of paintings from China, Japan, Bali and Tibet include.
Shanmugham Beach :
Located near the city is known for its white sanded quiet Beach free from any traps. It presents a virgin appeal. The visitors can see from here the sea swallowing the sun slowly and compensating the loss of light by stars ascent one after one from nowhere.
Padmanabhapuram Palace :
The unique Palace is created in wood. The simplicity and elegance of the structure is beyond easy description. The construction initiated by Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal in 1601 AD was completed in 1744 by Maharaja Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma. He dedicated it to Lord Padmnabha (Vishnu) and christened, Padmnabha Perumal Palace. In the passing of time the name became transformed to Padmanabhapuram Palace.
Vizhinjam :
Vizhinjan is located 17 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city and 2 km south of Kovalam. Vizhinjam’s land mark is a cave temple and a fishing harbour. There is a single celled shrine inside with a loose sculpture of Vinandhara Dhakshinamoorthi. A semi-complete carvings of the images of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi are there outside the cave.
Varkala :
Vrkala is a small town located 32 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city, is a seashore retreat and Hindu pilgrimage centre. Varkala’s 12th century Jananardhana temple is the centre-stage of the pilgrimage. Varkala’s allure is specific on 2 km red cliff face stretching from the South cliff to the Thiruvambady beach at the north end and the Shivagiri Mutt, the pilgrim centre.
Kovalam :
In the world tourism map Kovalam is marked for its enchanting beaches. Only few in the world have realized the spectacular experience the break-out of monsoon bestows on Kovalam – a rare experience nowhere else in the world available. Nature lovers, philosophers, writers, documentary writers, television documentary shooters, notably BBC have grabbed the opportunities.
Poovar :
Poovar is located 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, and 3 km from Kovalam. This beautiful place is close to the Poovar river, backwaters and the sea.
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