About Thiruvananthapuram
About Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (formerly, Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala - God’s own country, is a beautiful seaside city located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192 sq.km, which Mahatma Gandhi referred once as the “Evergreen City of India”. The city houses many government offices, organizations and companies and is also a major academic hub. Major tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram include the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kovalam beach, Padmanabhapuram palace, Ponmudi hill station and Shangumugham beach.
Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India is located around 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram, well connected by both road and rail. Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thiruvattar and Thirparappu waterfalls are located on the way to Kanyakumari from Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala- The "God's Own Country"
Kerala, the southern state in India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India for both domestic and international tourists. Kerala is famous for its backwaters, beaches, mountains and its unique culture and traditions. There are plenty of backwater tourism and lake resorts around Ashtamudi Lake, near Kollam (60 km from Thiruvananthapuram) and Kumarakom; hill stations and resorts in Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon and Ponmudi and wildlife sanctuaries in Parambikkulam, Periyar and Eravikulam. Kerala is also famous for its ecotourism initiatives.
To know more about Kerala and its tourist attractions, please visit the following websites:
2. About Kerala
