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Sight Seeing of Trivendrum
Secretariat:
It is built in the Roman architectural style, this is the centre of government
administration in Kerala and houses the offices of ministers and the bureaucracy.
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Thiruvananthapuram:
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at the south western tip of India,Thiruvananthapuram the capital city of Kerala,
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Thiruvallam: This
serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides.
Sree Mahadeva Temple:
It is situated in Kazhakuttom, this ancient temple is believed to date back to
the 14th century. Another old temple in the district is the Mitramandapuram Temple
on the outskirts of the city. Vizhinjam
Rock Cut Cave: There are rock cut sculptures
of the 18th century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam. Koyikkal
Palace, Nedumangad: Nedumangad, about 18 km
from Thiruvananthapuram city on the way to the Ponmudi hill station and the Courtalam
waterfalls. Padmanabhapuram Palace:
In Thuckalay, 64 km from Thiruvananthapuram,
situated in Tamilnadu, a neighbouring State. Shankhumugham
Beach: It is just 8 km from the city, this
is a favorite haunt of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram
Airport and Veli Tourist Village. Kovalam
Beach: It is just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram
city,south Kerala. Best time to visit: September to March, though it is an all
year destination. Varkala:
It is just 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city and 37 km south of Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram
district, south Kerala. Ponmudi:
It is just 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram city,south Kerala. The altitude is 915m
above sea level and is located within a short driving distance of Thiruvananthapuram.
Agasthyarkoodam:
It is just 70 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Rare herbs and medicial plants are main
attraction. The Agasthya forest believed to have been the abode of age Agasthya,a
character from mythology. Peppara Wildlife
Sanctuary: It is just 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram
city enroute to Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram district, south Kerala. Lying on the
outskirts of the capital city, the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an
area of 53 sq. km. on the Western Ghats and was established in 1938. The place
is fascinating for its damsite, thick forest areas, eucalyptus plantations, crystal
clear streams and rocky terrains ideal for adventure expeditions. The sanctuary
has a rich population of mammalian fauna and is emerging as a big attraction to
wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists. Elephants, sambar, leopard, lion-tailed
macaque and cormorant are commonly seen here. Recently, a joint effort has been
made by Kerala Tourism with the State Forest Department and the Kerala Water Authority
to beautify the damsite and provide more entertainment/leisure facilities here.
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