Overview
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala and a place endowed with historical and natural monuments, thus there are many tourist attraction sites available in this city. Know everything about this beautiful city with a Thiruvananthapuram travel guide before planning a trip. An absolute place of interest is Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, constructed in the Dravidian architectural style and considered one of the richest temples in the world. The religious site is Lord Vishnu temple which has an architectural important as a spiritual and cultural place in the city. You can visit Kovalam Beach famous for its golden sands, swimming, water sports, and blue waters.
Shanghumugham Beach which is slightly more towards the city has some of the serene areas for a picnic, a beautiful sun-setting view, and a major sculpture of a mermaid, the ‘Matsya Kanya’. Enjoy and visit the famous places with our diverse Thiruvananthapuram tour packages. For more of a traditional feel, there is a Napier Museum, which has historical artifacts, bronze idols and ornaments, ivory carvings, and other items reflecting the social and historical aspects of this area. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a famous attraction as it shelters elephants, leopards, and a wide variety of birds. For a romantic getaway into the hills, this tourist place has tea gardens and trekking tracks which offer excellent views of the western ghats for those wishing to explore nature’s wonders. You can book Kiomoi’s Kerala honeymoon packages and enjoy a romantic holiday with your partner.
For families and those who prefer to have leisurely travel, the Veli Tourist Village, right at the end of the Veli Lake joining the Arabian Sea will do well. This beautiful place has boats, restaurants, and areas for picnicking. To experience the beauty of Tourist Village, it is recommended to buy Kerala tour packages for family. Another historical religious site of interest is Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple with unfinished sculptural figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati which is dated to be from the 8th century. Other tourist destinations include Agasthyakoodam, a peak situated in the Western Ghats range. Also, the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is a majestic building, constructed by the Maharaja of Travancore, which exhibits wooden Archworks, traditional ornaments, and treasures of the Royal family. Thiruvananthapuram tourism has the essence of God’s Own Country.
Another important aspect discovered during the observation is the developed cultural life in the city. Tourists get to witness Kathakali classical dance and drama where actors depict stories using their bodies and most of them are colorful costumes. Such performances can be seen frequently at the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy and other such programs of classical music and dances. Trivandrum tourism welcomes you to get a feel of the real Kerala, you can sample the food that is prevalent in the region. Sample a traditional meal of Kerala, the Madhya and it is a meal served on banana leaves that contains dishes, curries as well as pickles. Coconut and curry leaves form the distinctive basis of the cuisine here and the traditional foods include appam, puttu, and fish curry. It also has many Ayurvedic wellness centers where one can get relaxing massages and treatment for the body and soul. Choose Kerala tour packages and experience the best of Kerala.
