Introduction
Trivandrum, the state capital of Kerala, is located at the south western tip of India. Encircled by Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east, this city is contoured by its rippling terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial lanes. Regarded as 'God's Own Country', Trivandrum is an enchanting city built across seven hills. A blend of extensive backwaters, historical beaches, maiden beaches, rich cultural heritage and a long shoreline make up Trivandrum. The beautiful city of Trivandrum has managed to retain its old charm like the red tiled roofs, cramped lanes and cozy corner cafes.


Quick Facts
Location : : 708 kms from Chennai
State : : Kerala
Area : : 2192 sq km
Trip Highlights : : Shree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Ideal time to visit : : September - May
Languages : : Malayalam, Hindi and English
STD Code : : 471
Climate : : Summer (Max - 32ºC) & Winter (Max - 27ºC)
Best time to visit : : September - May


Udaipur Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	Trivandrum International Airport is 6 kms away from city. It is linked by flights to Cochin, Maras, Delhi, Goa and International flights also operate to Colombo, Kuwait and Dubai.
Railway Station :	There are direct trains to all the main towns of Kerala as well as the major cities in India.
Bus Station :	Long distance buses depart from Central Bus Station. Buses also go from Kochi, Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore and Kanyakumari.

Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum
Shree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Located inside the fort, this temple is a beautiful amalgam of Dravidian and Kerala style of architecture. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple boasts of sacred pond and a large complex with a huge gopuram.

Kovalam
Located 12 kms to the south of Trivandrum, this is an internationally renowned beach. Kovalam houses three crescent beaches. The southernmost known as Light House Beach is the most popular one.

Shree Chitra Art Gallery
This art gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Verma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and unique works of Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India.

Napier Museum
Built in 19th century, the Indo-Saracenic structure boasts a 'natural' airconditioning system. It houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, ancient ornaments, bronze idols, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.

Shopping Centres in Trivandrum
Your trip would be certainly considered incomplete, if you won't move around in Trivandrum to shop something for your near and dear ones. The best buys from Trivandrum are Kerala's handicrafts such as wood carvings, copper ware, cane and bamboo furniture, crafts and lacquer ware. It is also famous for its coir products, metal work, coconut shell crafts and wood and horn carvings. The main shopping centres are-:

Famous Hotels in Trivandrum
Kovalam is an ideal place where you should go for an ideal relaxing break. Trivandrum hotels will relax you more by providing their luxurious services. So come right away and book a range of hotels if wish to fulfil your dream of exotic services.

Getaways
Kerala's getaways are combined with lush green environment and exotic backwaters which make them so popular world-wide. The serene environment and the pleasant atmosphere will lure you to visit these getaways again and again.

Kozikode (382 km)
Kochi (220 km)
Thrissur (299 km)
Madhurai (264km)