Overview of the destination The capital city of Kerala was the seat of the Kings of Travancore and is now the seat of the ministry that runs the state. No surprise then that politics seems to dominate the place. We got caught in a 'Bandh' when we were there. There is a lovely museum and beaches nearby. A famous old temple (Padmanabha) is worth a vist. Nice, quaint, sleepy & clean.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Look out for handicrafts at government run handicraft shops. Sight-seeing can be wrapped up in a couple of days. Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India is a couple of hours drive from here.
Activities & things to do Not much to do other than do the rounds of the sights. "Sok" in the amazing sight of thousands of coconut trees form a canopy over the whole town.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. I understand there are frequent polical 'bandhs', which might affect transport. Plan to get in & go out on Sundays when nobody calls for a 'bandh'!
Thiruvananthapuram At A Glance - Thiruvananthapuram boasts of beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage.
Medical Tourism - This website gives you details about low cost health care and medical tourism in kerala.
Official Websites
Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Kerala Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Kerala, Lists of Tourist Guides in Kerala and Transportation in Kerala.
Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Thiruvananthapuram with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Ponmudi Photos - Photographs of Ponmudi, a Hill Station near Thiruvananthapuram district.
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