Trivandrum Backwaters

Trivandrum the funds of Kerala indicates 'the place from the sacred serpent' .Its splendid previous is to be observed in its old buildings, most of them constructed in wood in the Kerala Type, with tiled roofs and carved gables, in its botanical garden and Zoo , in its broad roads and public structures and in its lively intellectual existence. Some of Kerala's top movie makers, poets and writers reside here.

Tourist Attractions

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Committed to Lord Vishnu, the temple is actually a blend in the Kerala and Dravidian Types of sculpture and architecture.

Varkala : Beach resort, facilities are on par with every other beach resorts. Janardhana Swami temple , a leading pilgrim centre. Sivagiri is one more pilgrim destination.

Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary : A lake tucked away in hills. Wildlife Sanctuary has a crocodile- breeding plant. 29 km away from Thiruvananthapuram

Kovalam : 18 km off Thiruvananthapuram. Promontories, shallow waters for swimming and lengthy sand-spread are key features.

Best Time to Visit : October to March

How To Reach

Trivandrum is nicely connected to other major metropolitan areas of India and the neighboring nations. There are direct flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi by way of domestic airways such as Indian Airlines and Jet Airways. The city is linked to other critical cities of India and Kerala by trains.