Tourist Spots In Thiruvananthapuram, India

Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Thiruvananthapuram

, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most favoured tourist centres in India. Thiruvananthapuram is a much-loved destination of backpackers, honeymooners and avid nature lovers. The city is home to museums, palaces, ancient temples and wildlife sanctuaries that are a must-see for every traveler. The city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills with narrow winding lanes and busy commercial alleys.

Tourist Spots in Thiruvananthapuram:

Agasthyakoodam Agasthyakoodam, the second highest peak in Kerala, lies at a height of 1890 metres above sea level. It is located 60 Kms away from Thiruvananthapuram. The mountain is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus, as it is believed to be the abode of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara as well as of the sage Agastya, a disciple of Shiva.

Kovalam Beach Located 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, this globally renowned beach has been a most-loved haunt of tourists since the 1930s. The Kovalam beach has attained the status as one of the loveliest beaches in the world.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple - The Padmanabhaswamy temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and showcases a fascinating blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. The temple is well- known for its wonderful mural paintings and stone carvings.

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum - Built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore, the palace exhibits the traditional travancore style of architecture. The palace museum is a treasure house of paintings and numerous valuable collections of the royal family.

The Napier Museum - Built in the 19th century in the indo - saracenic style of architecture, the Napier Museum hosts an extraordinary collection of historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.

Sree Chithra Art Gallery - This art gallery exhibits beautiful paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and outstanding works of art from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of Art in India.

Varkala beach, Veli Beach, Kanakakkunnu palace, the Zoological Park, Neyyar dam, Priyadarshini Planetarium, Observatory, shankhumugham beach & Connemera Market, Ponumdi etc are some of the other major tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram .

by: Ramesh kumar

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