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Overview
- •Near the southern tip of mainland India, Thiruvananthapuram, formerly and often still known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of Kerala in Southern India.
- •It is the headquarters of the district with the same name, which is one of the 14 districts of Kerala.
- •Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen City of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys.
Accommodation
Unless you are in Thiruvananthapuram on a business trip, it may be better to base yourself in Kovalam and go to the city as a day trip. The accommodation in Kovalam tends to be more expensive, but many of the budget options can be found off Tivandrum-Bakery-Palayam Rd, near the station. Listed options include Arya Nivas, Jas Hotel and Hotel Highland.
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Places to Explore
Napier Museum
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Veli Tourist Village
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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East Fort
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Connemara Market
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Mateer Memorial Church
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Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple
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Attukal Temple
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Keralam - Museum of History and Heritage
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Diocese of South Kerala of the Church of South India
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Trivandrum Observatory
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Kanakakkunnu Palace
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