Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the charming capital city of God’s Own Country is a must visit place in Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram is also known as the ‘Abode of Lord Anantha’.
Trivandrum is the perfect gateway to backwaters and beaches and this important historical city is a feast for the eyes. Trivandrum offers everything for everyone. You can't resist the charm of this wonderful city.
There is a collection of museums and many famous temples in Thiruvananthapuram which are very entertaining and informative.
This temple city has so many magnificent sights to offer. The most defining feature of the city is the Padmanabhaswamy temple of Lord Vishnu. The panoramic view of stunning landscapes, sun kissed beaches, serene backwaters, architectural beauty of old temples and royal palaces will be a wonderful experience for you all.
Attukal temple, located at the heart of the city in Attukal, is renowned for its Pongala festival and has made its entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for the largest congregation of women at any single place.
Padmanabhapuram Palace which has a glorious past was once the seat of Travancore rulers. This architectural beauty is 65 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. This palace complex situated inside the old granite fortress around four kilometers long have several attractive structures like Manthrasala, Thai Kottaram, Natakasala and Four storied central building etc.
The 300 year old clock in the clock tower, room filled with Chinese jars and gifts from Chinese merchants, weapons, swords, stone sculptures and many more interesting things in the palace will definitely be a different experience for all.
KOVALAM BEACH
TRIVANDRUM CITY
TRIVANDRUM CITY
Kovalam Beach situated 13 km away from Trivandrum city is a popular beach holiday destination for Indian and international tourists. The beach, lighthouse, fishing boats, hotels and restaurants of Kovalam Beach make a lovely place to stay.
The tradition of Kerala exquisitely crafted with beauty renders a calming experience for visitors here. The year-round favourite destination of the world, the magical Kovalam Beach embraces backpackers with its tranquil waters and half-moon shores. One can also watch traditional ways of fishing and explore the livelihood of the fishermen as well. A voyage through the deep blue sea in a canoe is yet another enchanting experience to behold.
Kovalam Beach has a coastline that stretches over 15 kilometers, making it a massive coastline. It is consituted of three major beaches – Samudra Beach,Hawa Beach, and the Lighthouse Beach. All these beaches form a crescent shape. And that is why Kovalam Beach is also known as the crescent beach.
The most popular and largest beach is Lighthouse Beach, aptly named for its 30-metre lighthouse, which features a stunning site - the Vizhinjam mosque. For a less crowded beach, visit Samudra Beach, with ample coconut trees and great views of the local fishermen at work.
VARKALA
TRIVANDRUM CITY
VARKALA
Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15m high 'Northern Cliff' adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is popular for its hippie culture, shacks on the cliff serving great seafood and playing global music and the samadhi of Kerala's saint Sree Narayana Guru.
Varkala is also known for Janardhana Swami Temple, also known as Dakshin Kashi.
Varkala has some of the best pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, natural fisheries and springs - all of this together makes this town a little paradise. You will also find a lot of shops with signboards in Hebrew selling Yoga mats, oxidised silver jewellery and harem pants made of cotton.
Ayurvedic spas, affordable resorts, hostels, clean beaches make it a must-visit city of Kerala.
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