Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala, in the southern part of India. Beautifully nestled amid the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, Thiruvananthapuram endowed by beautiful sun-kissed beaches, churches and Ayurveda therapies. The architecture of the city offers glimpses of pre and post-colonial era along with rich cultural history. Thiruvananthapuram has a total area of 214 sq. km and located at an altitude of 10 metres above sea level.
Tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is a beautiful place with numerous ancient structures, temples and many more things. Some of the places of tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram are:
The Kuthira Malika palace, Koyikkal Palace, Kowdiar Palace, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Palace, Napier Museum, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, Shangumugham Beach, Samudra Beach Park, Vizhinjam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, etc.
Places to shop in Thiruvananthapuram
Some of the places where you can shop for whatever thing that you want during your visit to Thiruvananthapuram: Mall of Travancore, Stacey international Exports and Imports, Sarwar, Chalai Bazaar, Ramachandran, Parthas, Connemara Market, etc.
Modes of transport in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is a city that is connected by road, railway and waterways, therefore, the modes of transportation in Thiruvananthapuram include trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, bicycles, planes and ferries.
Weather in Thiruvananthapuram
There are three different seasons in Thiruvananthapuram — summer, monsoon and winter. In summer the temperature ranges from 27°C to 37°C which starts from February till May and the Monsoon season lasts from June till November. The temperature during the winter season ranges from 18°C to 25°C, which is from November till January.
Airport in Thiruvananthapuram
IndiGo operates domestic flights from the Thiruvananthapuram Airport (IATA code: TRV). This airport is one out of the three airports that are situated in Kerala and it’s been operated by the Airport Authority of India.