ABOUT  THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Located near the Southern tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum) is bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. Named after Anantha Padmanabha, or lord Vishnu, the city is home to many ancient temples; but the landmark is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple around which the city has been built. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and northern boarders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make Thiruvananthapuram a much sought after destination. Clean and green, The capital of Kerala is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Kovalam Beach

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Sight seeing largely includes the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, many museums, Zoological park, Priyadarsini planetarium, Kanakakkunnu palace etc. Shankhumugham beach, Akkulam and Veli tourist villages are a few of the must-see picnic spots. Ponmudi hill station and Kanayakumari are about two and a half hours drive from the city in opposite directions. Kovalam, the famous beach is just 20 kms south of the city and Varkala is 55km towards north.

Kumarokam backwaters, Aleppey, Munnar, Guruvayoor temple, Thekkady wildlife sanctuary, Palaruvi waterfalls are some of the tourist destinations easily accessible from Thiruvananthapuram by road or rail.

Napier Museum, Thiruvananthapuram

ACCESSING THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

The Trivandrum International airport, located 6 km from the city centre has over 30 air links to major cities in the country and a few destinations abroad. Trivandrum Central (TVC) railway station is situated in the heart of the city. There are direct trains from all the main  towns in Kerala and as well as major cities in India. 

Long distance buses operate from Thampanoor, near railway station to all main towns in Kerala as well as to many towns in South India. By road, Thiruvananthapuram is near the end of NH 47 and is accessible from anywhere in the country.

WEATHER

Thiruvananthapuram enjoys tropical climate with average winter temperature (October to January) ranging from 18 to 28^oC. The city gets a good monsoon from June to September and summer temperatures range from 24 to 34^oC.

Thiruvananthapuram is the first city along the path of the south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. The city gets heavy rainfall of around 1700 mm per year. The city also gets rain from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the city by October. The dry season sets in by December. December, January and February are the coldest months while March, April and May are the hottest.

ABOUT KERALA

Kerala, the God’s own country with the Arabian Sea in the west and Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east is networked by forty four rivers. It enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations with exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields, ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments and divine cuisine - all of which offer you a unique experience. And what is more is that each of these charming destinations is only two and half hour drive from the other. 

Kerala has India’s most advanced society. A hundred percent literate population, world class healthcare systems, India’s lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates, highest physical quality of life in India, peaceful and pristine- Kerala is also India’s cleanest state.