Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of the South-Indian state Kerala. It is a major commercial and educational hub boasting many corporate buildings and institutions of technology. It is a metropolis with a modern edge, boasting of divine temples, captivating beaches, well-kept palaces and museums. Usually referred to its colonial name - Trivandrum, the city maintains its heritage value and the colonial remains. Food is one of the reasons that lure tourists to visit this city.
Best Time to Visit
The energetic city of Trivandrum has a tropical climate. Hence, the months from October to February are optimum to visit. Tourists looking forward to witnessing the Onam Festival can visit the city in the months of August or September as well. Book your
Trivandrum hotel before your visit to avoid last-minute high prices.
Places to Visit
Each attraction of this city has a unique story of its own. The
Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a must-visit temple that is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. This temple is known to be very divine that fulfils every devotee’s wishes. Other popular Places to Visit include Kuthira Malika Palace, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Ramanayar Palace Museum, The Padmanabhapuram Palace. Shanghumukham Beach and
Kovalam Beach (17 km from the city) are best beaches to enjoy the captivating views of the sunset, sunrise and leisurely listen the tidal waves.
Food and Restaurants
The cuisine of Trivandrum reflects both traditional and western influence. Seafood tops the charts among other traditional South-Indian food. Authentic food is often served on a banana leaf that makes the entire experience more traditional and memorable. Coconut is in abundance here, so be ready to find it in mostly all dishes. Some of the popular restaurants to must-visit are Curry Chatty, Nivedya-Cafe Udupi, Hotel Aryaas, Zam Zam Restaurant, Villa Maya and Mothers Veg Plaza. Thakkaram and Cherries and Berries are good for hangout and enjoy snacks.
Transportation
Trivandrum is a cosmopolitan city well-equipped with transportation facilities. For travel via air, plenty of international as well as domestic air links are in operation that connect to
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). Located near the main city, the airport serves both domestic flights as well as
international flights. It is connected with several flights to Singapore, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and the Middle East.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
Trivandrum Railway Station receives several local and long-distance trains from many important cities of India throughout the day. A number of intercity
Trivandrum buses operate connecting many cities of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
