Trivandrum Now known as Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient city the traces of which can be found as early as 1000 B.C. Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Raja of Travancore in 1750.
The name is derived from ‘Tiru Ananta Puram’, the abode of the Sacred serpent Ananta, upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple. The Place is famous for its Golden beaches.
It is one of the primary commercial and industrial areas located in the state of Kerala.
Major attractions of Trivandrum areĀ Kovalam Beac, Vizhinjam, Padmanabha Swami Temple and Napier Museum.
The Government Art Museum or Napier Museum as it is popularly called has been built in the year 1880 in the honor of Lord Napier. The museum houses great archaeological, bronze idols, ivory carvings and historical artifacts. The Museum also houses a zoological Garden, one of the oldest in India. Request A Customized Tour
Vizhinjam 16 km from City Centre, its a natural port used to be a popular site for the Dutch and Portuguese traders. It is located south of Kovalam beach and represents a modern fishing harbour. Request A Customized Tour
The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum of Thiruvananthapuram– one of the most renowned museums in the city and was established by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former King of Travancore, in 1800 AD. Noted for his love for poetry, music and art, he established the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum in order to encourage and promote the traditional […]