Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. The city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills with narrow winding lanes and busy commercial alleys. Being the state capital, it also throbs with political activity. Thiruvananthapuram and its famous beaches are one of the top tourist destinations in India. Thiruvananthapuram derives its name from the deity at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, which is the most recognizable icon of the city, nearly 2000 years old. The city has grown as a tourist and commercial centre.
Trivandrum is famous for its enchanting tourist spots including internationally renowned beaches like Kovalam, historic monuments with Gothic architecture, lakes and backwaters, unexplored mountain ranges etc. The city enjoys a notable position in the tourist map of India.
Places to Visit: Thiruvallam, Aruvikkara Dam, Kovalam Beach, Museum Complex, The Kanakakunnu Palace, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sankumukham Beach, Bhagawathy Temple
Important Facts
Area : The total area of the city is 2,192 square kilometers.
Population : The population is 6.52 million.
Languages : Malayalam and English are the main languages.
Climate :The climate of Bangalore is tropical. The climate is pleasant and mild all the year along though the June - November months are quite wet. The March-May months are the hottest.
During the months of April and May, the mean daily maximum temperature in Trivandrum may rise to 35º C whereas in December-January, the temperature it may go down to 20ºCSummers: 33.4 C to 21.2 C, The best time to visit is all through the year but if you are trying to avoid the monsoon then the months of September to May are the best.