subject: Tourist Hotspots In Thiruvananthapuram, India [print this page] Thiruvananthapuram, earlier known as Trivandrum in Kerala, India has lot of tourist Hotspots. The Tourists are mainly attracted to Trivandrum due to the climate, landscape, greenery etc.
Veli Lake is a favourite haunt of tourists. Childrens park, floating bridge to the island, a newly made floating restaurant, boating, swimming and water-sports opportunities make Veli Lake a lively place.
Akkulam Village is a backwater tourism centre just ten kilometers from the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. Akkulam backwater is an extension of the well known Veli Lake. All sorts of boats are available for the entertainment of the tourists at very affordable rates.
Kovalam beach is located 13 kms from Thiruvananthapuram. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel.
The Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple is another fascinating landmark in the city. Adorned with highly intricate carvings and beautiful mural paintings, the temple stands out as a marvelous example of the Dravidian style of architecture.
The Government Art Museum or the Napier Museum is a magnificent specimen of architectural excellence. The museums architecture showcases a wonderful combination of the traditional Kerala style as well as the Chinese and Mughal influences.
Sree Chithra Art Gallery hosts a rich collection of paintings by some of the world famous artists such as Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich. It also has copies of paintings from the Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore Schools as well as a few works from countries such as China, Japan, Tibet and Bali.
Shanghumugham Beach lies about 8 km away, from the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. The huge sculpture of a 'Nymph' (Jalakanyaka) made by the famous sculptor Sri Kanai Kunjuraman is a great attraction. Fishing is an attractive scene in Shanghumugham Beach.
Aruvikkara is a place gifted with serene, picturesque beauty. You can come across an ancient temple devoted to Goddess Durga on the banks of the river.
Ponmudi located 54 kms from Thiruvananthapuram , is an ideal hill resort that offers an enchanting retreat for tourists.
The Kuthira Malika palace is known for the intricate wood carvings done in the traditional Travancore style. The museum also displays numerous painting collections of the royal family.
by: Ramesh kumar
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