Trivandrum (Thiruvananthpuram)
 Trivandrum,
the State Capital of Kerala is famous for its historical
temples, museum and a long shore line, with internationally renowned
beaches, backwater stretches,
and a rich cultural heritage.
Places to See
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the
Kerala and Dravidian styles of sculpture and architecture.
The temple pond and the traditional Kerala style buildings surrounding
the temple are the other interesting attractions.
Shree Chitra Art Gallery
This art gallery display select paintings of Raja Ravi
Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich
and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools
of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China,
Japan, Tibet and Bali.
( Open 1000- 1700 hrs daily except on Mondays and Wednesday
forenoons. )
The Zoological Park
One of the first Zoos in India, it is located
in a well-planned botanical garden. With huge trees
like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild
fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart
of the city. It houses some of the rare wildlife.
(Open 1000 - 1700 hrs - closed on Mondays)
 Napier
Museum
The Indo-Saracenic structure dating back to the 19 century boasts
of a "natural " air conditioning system, houses a rare
collection of archaeological and historical artifacts,
bronze idols, ancient ornaments,
a temple chariot and ivory carvings.
(Open 1000-1700 hrs daily except on Mondays and Wednesday forenoons.)
Shanghumukham Beach
Adjacent to Trivandrum airport this beach is a favorite haunt of
sunset watchers. Daytime you can see fishermen
trying to pull out long fishing nets from the sea. The other attraction
of this area is the 35-m long sculpture of mermaid and a restaurant
shaped like a starfish.
Veli Tourist Village
This is the point where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea. Speedboats
and Pedal boats are available here to explore the charm of the lagoon
in leisurely manner.
( Open 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs. )
Accommodations
For details of Accommodations and Tariffs please check
HOTELS page.
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