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Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) |
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Trivandrum General Information |
Area:
2192 square kms.
Population: 2938583
Altitude: Sea level
Latitude & Longitude: 8.7 Degree North and 76.8
Degree East
Climate: Tropical
Temperature:
18 to 36 degree Celsius
Clothing: Light cotton
Information about
Trivandrum
Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is situated at the
southernmost tip of India. Trivandrum is the modern
capital city of Kerala. It is bounded by the Arabian
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Sea in the
west, Tamil Nadu and wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in
the east and northeast. Trivandrum covers an area of 2192
square kms and situated at sea level. The city is built across
seven hills and still retains its regal ambience with various
colonial and traditional buildings. Trivandrum is enriched
with a long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches,
historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural
heritage. In addition to the secluded, internationally
renowned beaches, the long shoreline of the district is broken
by the lagoons that merge into inland lakes to form some of
the most picturesque picnic spots. Today, Thiruvananthapuram
is home to many educational, cultural and scientific
institutions. Trivandrum was earlier a part of the former
princely state of Travancore. The climate in Trivandrum is
tropical. The temperature here ranges from 18 to 36 degree
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Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum
The main tourist attractions in Trivandrum are the beaches,
temples, backwater areas and museums. The main beaches in
Trivandrum are Shanghumukham Beach, Kovalam Beach and Varkala
Beach. The Shanghumukham Beach is a favourite place for the
sunset viewers. The main attractions of this beach are an
indoor recreation club, the Matsya Kanyaka (a gigantic, 35 m
long sculpture of a mermaid) and a restaurant shaped like a
starfish. The main backwater areas of Trivandrum are Veli
Tourist village and Akkulam Tourist village. The most famous
temple of Trivandrum is the beautiful Sree Padmanabha Swami
temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is perfect blend
of Kerala and Dravidian styles of sculpture and architecture.
The other main place of tourist interest is the Museum
complex. More....
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Hill
Stations in Trivandrum
Ponmudi is the only hill station which is located about 61 kms.
from Trivandrum. It is an idyllic hill resort with narrow,
winding pathways and cool, green wooded environs. Ponmudi is
well known for its beautiful mountain flowers, exotic
butterflies, rivulets, springs and trekking trails. |
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How to reach
Trivandrum
By Air:
Trivandrum is well connected by air to various major cities
like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and various other
cities of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Trivandrum
international airport receives and as well as operates
international flights to Colombo, Maldives, Dubai, Sharjah,
Kuwait, Bahrain and Singapore.
By Rail:
There are direct trains from Trivandrum to all the major towns
of Kerala and various other cities in India like Mumbai,
Bangalore, Guwahati, Kanyakumari, Chennai, Cochin and Delhi,
etc.
By Sea:
One of the most attractive aspects of Trivandrum is the
predominance of rivers, backwaters and lakes. You can travel
at a vast distance by water, at a leisurely pace and through
beautiful lush scenery, a unique experience. |
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