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A verdant paradise, Trivandrum the capital of God's own country Kerala is blessed with the finest beauty of nature.
Known for its famous sun kissed beaches having miles of glittering sands, soft breeze of the wondrous waves of the emerald sea and rich cultural heritage, the capital city of Kerala is a picturesque tourist destination which calls upon tourists from all parts of the world looking for solitude, rejuvenation and a divine experience in the lap of nature.
Thiruvananthapuram or the place of sacred serpent hypnotizes every visitor with its pictorial setting surrounded by seven hills, unspoiled greenary, coconut fringed shoreline, narrow winding lanes and the famed Kovalam beach located few kilometres away.
The peaceful city aptly known as the Pleasure Garden of South India is studded with magnificient historical monuments, ancient palaces, splendid work of art, shady lagoons, red titled roofs, colonial buildings, ancient churches, temples with splendid architecture and the majestic seven hills of Sahyadri mountain ranges make it a charming window on Keralan culture.
Quick Facts of Trivandrum
Altitude : Sea Level to 1022 meters
Language : Malayalam and English
Religion : Hindu, Muslim and Christian
Climate : Equable,generally humid with alternate wet and dry seasons.
Temperature : Between 21°C and 32°C.
What to buy : Miniature Kathakali mask, coir products, tiny souvenirs in brass and metal
Must try : A wholesome traditional meal of Kerala, seafood specialty like lobster fry, spicy fish curry, traditional drink named Karikku and Sambharam, Appam and Lamb stew, Sadya
City Eatery : Amma, Kaithak Restaurant, Azad Restaurant, Ambrosia, Arya Nivas, Arukalam, Varnam Seafood Family Restaurant
Places of Interest: Padmanmanabha Swami Temple, Christ Church, Zoological Park, Napier Museum
Excursion: Thiruvallam, Aruvikkara Dam, Kanyakumari