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Trivandrum is otherwise known as Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. This ancient city is a beautiful sea side city lying on hills of the Western Coast of India. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha - the abode of the sacred serpent king. In ancient time the city was a major trading centre and now one of the most industrialized cities of the state Kerala. The city also offers numerous varieties of tourist attractions which include ancient temples, historic monuments, beaches and hill stations

Tourist Attractions in Trivandrum

several historic buildings, temples and museums offer a better insight into the glorious past of the city. Some important tourist attractions of the city are.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple:
Built in typical Dravidian style, it is one of the most sacred places for Hindus in South India. The temple is dedicated to Padmanabhaswamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The temple is a sprawling complex with several carved granite pillars and a 100-feet-high gopuram or tower. (Dress code for men: Dhoti and women: Saree).

Napier Museum:
Also known as the Government Art Museum, the Napier Museum is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architectural style. The museum houses a rich varieties of artifacts exhibits various carvings, ethnic ornaments and several other historic and archaeological artifacts.

Sri Chitra Art Gallery:
Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery has a rich collection of miniature paintings associated with Bengali, Rajasthani and Mughal school of paintings. It also has a good collection of Chinese and Japanese artistic objects and portraits of Maharaja and their families.

Getting into Trivandrum:
By Air:
Thiruvananthapuram has an international airport that is well connected with Middle East, Maldives and Srilanka; Trivandrum also has daily flights to Chennai, Trichy, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Cochin.
By Rail:
Trivandrum Central Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities of India. The station is at a distance of 8 km from the city centre, Trivandrum has many daily trains to Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, Delhi and other important parts of India.
By Road:
Trivandrum is connected with important cities in the country by a good motorable road network. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and some private operators have bus services to all the major towns and cities in and around the state.

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