Formerly known as Trivandum, Thiruvananthapuram is a beach side city built on seven hills and was tagged by India's Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi as the Ever Green City of India.
This is because the city can be characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills, wide, clean roads and busy commercial alleys.
The capital of Kerala, it is situated on the west coast of India, near the extreme south of the mainland and has an area of 2,192 square kilometers.
It is also by far, the largest and most populous city in the state. The city derived its name from the word Thiru-anantha-puram, which means the city of Anantha, or the home of the sacred Serpent Anantha. It is where the preserver of the Hindu trinity, Lord Vishnu, rests. The deity can be found at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, which is the most recognizable emblem of the city.
Thiruvananthapuram is also famous for its beaches and has grown into a major tourism and commercial center. With the international airport situated in the city, it serves as a gateway to Kerala.
Thiruvanathapuram is the modern name of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. From tourist point of view this land is the perfect place for renowned beaches, backwater, historical monuments, rich cultural heritage, and so on. Thiruvananthapuram houses many temples, monuments, museums, beaches, and so on.
Koyalam Beach is the top tourists spot. Other than this there are lots of beaches in Thiruvananthapuram which are famous for the scenic beauty all around the world. Apart from beaches you can explore heritage buildings because there is no shortage of prestigious buildings. Some of them include the Kerala Government Secretariat, the Kannakunu Palace, the Napier Museum, the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, etc. |
One of the must visit attractions of Thiruvananthapuram is Padmanabha Swamy temple which is located inside the East Fort and this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The architectural style of the temple offers the blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. Inside the temple you can see the Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha the serpent and this temple is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India. Moreover, the tourist attractions of Thiruvananthapuram include wild life sanctuary, hill station, and other sightseeing. Make your trip to Thiruvananthapuram which will be one of the best trips of your life.
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