Thiruvananthapuram (known as Trivandrum) the capital of Kerala. Located
at the South Western tip of India, is bounded by the Arabian sea on the
West and Tamil Nadu on the East. The wooded highlands on the Western
Ghats in the Eastern and North Eastern borders give some of the most
enchanting picnic spots, a long shorline, with internationally renowned
beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural
heritage make this district a much sought after tourist destination.
The best tourist spots here to visit are:
Sree Anantha Padmanabha Temple:
Located inside the East Fort in
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of the State of Kerala in India is the
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is a blend
of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is believed to be the
world’s richest temple.
East Fort:
The East Fort is located
at the heart of the city of Thiruvananthapuram,
the capital city of Kerala. The East Fort area in the Capital City of
Thiruvananthapuram bears a lot of historic significance. The East Fort has
several magnificent palaces, palatial houses, and agraharams or simply known as
Brahmin houses within itself.
Ramanayar Palace Museum:
Ramanayar Palace Museum has an
extensive art collection that focuses on ancient Oriental and Keralan art. The
museum exhibits 1,000 exceptional pieces including paintings, carving,
sculptures and fine handicrafts. Travelers and historians have praised their
extraordinarily well-preserved collection. This is the perfect place for
visitors interested in the culture of the region.
Kanakakkunnu Palace:
Kanakakkunnu Palace is in the
heart of Trivandrum (Thiruvanthapuram), quite close to the Napier Museum. With
its distinctive red façade, its Kerala styled roof and its extensive and
well-maintained grounds it is an attractive destination, this should be a
must-visit when you are in Kerala’s capital city. Kananakkunu Palace has become
a popular venue for many cultural events in the city.
Priyadarshini Space Planetarium:
This planetarium offers the
opportunity to shrink the distance between the earth and the sky for everyone
interested in learning more about the stars and the universe. Priyadarshini
Planetarium has been voted one of the best horizontal planetariums in the
world. This state-of-the-art planetarium is one of the best in India with its
centrally air conditioned sky theater, conference hall, sound studio, workshops
and more.
Veli Tourist Village:
Veli tourist village is a popular
picnic destination in Thiruvananthapuram district. It consists of a large
garden on the southern banks of Veli lagoon. A floating bridge connects this
garden to the Veli beach. This picnic destination offers a wide range of
attractions such as play areas for children, various boat rides in Veli lake,
games, horse rides, swimming pool, shopping stalls, cafeterias, a floating
restaurant, a long walkway connecting to Aakulam lake, stone and grass
sculptures.
Ponmudi:
- Ponmudi is the thick tropical forests that carpets the foot of the hill range. Hairpin bends, steep climb and mist covered stretches marks the route to Ponmudi from Kallar, located at the base of the village.
- Located close to Agasthyar Hills, one of the biggest peaks in Western Ghats, Ponmudi offers excellent trekking and camping opportunities. Trekking through the thick forests one gets to see assortment of mountain flowers, unusual butterflies and small rivulets. However, the incline is steep and the trek rigorous.
- Plenty of birds, both native and migratory, have made hills of Ponmudi their home.
- Sightseeing in and around Ponmudi includes Ponmudi Waterfalls, the Deer Park, River Kallar, Meenmutty Falls and Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary among others. Apart from sightseeing, Ponmudi is also famous for Ayurvedic medical treatments.
Aruvikkara Dam:
Aruvikkara Dam is a
popular picnic getaway for tourist and locals alike. Built on the banks of
River Karamana, its scenic beauty has been untouched and unspoilt by regular
city chores.
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