Dec
10
2009
CONNEMARA MARKET
Connemara market is one of the largest market in trivandrum.its main attraction is archway entrance near secretariat . any type of purchasing available here.
ARUVIKKARA DAM
This beautiful dam is located about 16from the trivandrum city.it is on the river Karamana. A temple dedicated to goddess Durga can also seen at the banks of the river.
THIRUVALLAM
It is located about 10 km from thiruvanthapuram city. Here you can see numerous backwaters.
VIZHINJAM ROCK CUT CAVE
It is about 17 km from thriruvanthapuram city. The cave temples have splendid sculpturing . the cave encloses a one celled shrine with a loose sculpture of vinandara dakshina murthi.
SRI MAHADEVA TEMPLE
The temple is dedicated to lord siva, located at Kazhakuttom. It was built in 14 th century.mitramandapam temple is another temple seen in this city.
KOYIKKAL PALACE NEDUMANGAD
It is situated at the place called Nedumangadu . about 18 km from the thriruvanthapuram city. It is believed that this ancient palace was built in 15 th century. It is constructed in Nalukettu format. A traditional style. inside this palace a museum namely ‘Folklore museum’ established in 1992. the museum have a collection of valuable coins , jewelleries etc.
NEYYAR DAM
It is tourist spot about 30 km from thiruvathapuram city. Here you can see crocodiles, which attracts so many visitors. Lion safari park and Deer park associated with neyyar dam.
Dec
10
2009
KOVALAM BEACH –THIRUVANTHAPURAM-KERALA TOURISM
Are you like sun bathing ?would you like walks through the sea shore and enjoying the gentle breath. One of the best beach “kovalam” is excellent for enjoying holidays. Early days kovalm is a fishing village but now a days it made a mark on world tourism map.
The Arabian sea , glittering sands and evergreen coconut palms are creating a heavenly life in kovalam. It is also famous for Ayurvedic massages.
A wide variety of foods are available in kovalam like Indian, europian , chineese etc.
It is about very near to thirvanthapuram, nearest railway station and airport is at thiruvanthapuram.
Kovalam beach is about 16 km from thiruvanthapuram city.only a half an hour drive is required to reach at kovalam from thiruvanthapuram city. Kovalam beach has been a tourists favourite since long past.the golden glittering sands spreads kilometers. Tourists from all over the world throng to the resort and spend days .there are three other beaches near to kovalam beach , most popular amoung them are light house beach. Accommodation facility is provided by kerala tourism department. Lodging and boarding is available at different rates to cater to the needs of visitors.
Dec
10
2009
THIRUNAVAYA
This historic city is located at the banks of river Bharathapuzha.. the annual festival of this place is known as Mamankam.
GOVERNMENT ART MUSUEM- NAPIER MUSEUM
The museum was built in 1980 by English architect in honor of lord Napier. The museum is located at the crest of public gardens. Here you can see a good collection of archaeological and historic art facts , ornaments. ivory carvings , sculptures etc. A huge clock about 4 hundred years old made up of herbal wood is an exclusive one. The zoological garden with beautiful landscape surround this museum.
VELI LAGOON
Veli lagoon is one of the famous backwater in kerala. Excellent boating facilities are available here. different types of boat such as pedal boat , row boats, motor boats etc. this place offers very funs offered to children
SREE CHITHRA ART GALLERY
Sree chithra art gallery is located near to napier museum. The gallery contains large collection of paintings of various Indian and south asian painters. A good collection of Raja ravi varma paintings also seen here. In short it is a visual banquet to any pair of connoisseur’s eyes.
PUBLIC PARK
The public park contains some vital attractions like zoo, botanical gardens etc.
ZOOLOGICAL PARK
This is one of the ancient zoo’s in India. It is located near to botanical garden. Different types of snakes are also seen in this park
OBSERVATORY
The observatory point is about 60 m above sea level. Which is also the highest point in the city.
Dec
10
2009
SHANKUMUGHAM BEACH
It is about 8 km from thiruvanthapuram city . the shankumugham beach is an idle place for viewing sunset. A huge sculpture of a mermaid 35 m long ac also be seen here. The chacha Nehru traffic training park helps children learn the traffic rules.
KANAKAKUNNU PALACE
The place and its vast landscape provide the stage for many cultural meets and programmes
SCIENCE AND MUSEUM TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
The museum contains articles of science and technology of modern and old . visiting time 10 to 17.
PRIYADARSHINI PLANETARIUM
The priyadarshini planetarium helps the visitors get a glimpse of the magnificent extraterrestrial happenings beyond the average human perception
CHACHA NEHRU CHILDRENS’S MUSEUM
The museum is known in the name of first prime minister of India sri Jawaharlal Nehru.the museum is intended to children.
AKKULAM TOURIST VILLAGE
This is tourist spot and the place offers boating facilities. Children are very much attracted by this place . a swimming pool is also seen here.
KERALA LEGISLATURE COMPLEX
This complex is equipped with modern facilities , the structure bears a resemblance to the classical form of grand architecture with dome tower , carved galleries .
SECRETARIAT
This is built in roman architecture. The government administration carried here.
Dec
10
2009
SRIPADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE
It is located at the heart of the city.it is believed that the temple is constructed in Kaliyuga era. The temple is on the name of lord padmanabha. The Dharshan can be had through three doors , the face through south door .this place is also have 108 temples. Two annual festivals held annully. Only hindus are permitted to enter into the temple . wearing shirt, and pants are prohibited inside the temple, mens must wear ‘mundu’. For womens churidar is not allowed.
BHAGAVATHI TEMPLE ATTUKAL
It is located at 2 km from trivandrum. The temple dedicated to goddess Bhagavathi. The famous annual festival is known as pongala utsavam., popularly known as attukal ponkala.
SRI SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE
The temple dedicated to lord subyamanya. It is about 7 km from thiruvanthapuram.
SIVA TEMPLE ARUVIPPURAM
The temple is installed by Sri Narayana guru. The annual festival is known as Sivarathri.
SARKARA DEVI TEMPLE CHIRAYINKEEZHU
The temple is dedicated to goddess Bhagavathi. It is about 18 km from thriruvanthapuram.the annual festival is known as Bharani festival.
THIRUVAMBADI SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE VARKALA
The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. It is located at varkala. The birthday of lord Vishnu is the grand festival of this temple
KUTHIRAMALIKA PLACE MUSEUM
The museum was built by Sri swathithirunnal balarama varma. This is a typical travancore architecture museum.
