Trivandrum Tour Offers Fascinating Attractions
Trivandrum is a sparkling jewel of Kerala where tourists come from across the world
. It is the capital city of this wonderful state of South India. Trivandrums major attractions consist of fascinating beaches, beautiful temples, historic monuments, stunning palace, mesmerizing backwaters, refreshing tea, coffee and spice plantations and enchanting wildlife. This city is also called the city of thousand headed Anantha (the holy serpent on which Lord Vishnu reclines). Sprawling over an area of 2,192 sq km, this enchanting seaside city is built on seven hills.Some of the main attractions of Trivandrum are :
Kovalam Beach
At a distance of only 16 km from Trivandrum is the famous Kovalam beach which is a big hit with tourists. It boasts of three crescent beaches namely Lighthouse, Samudra and Hawah.
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
It is a highly revered temple of Kerala located near Trivandrum. Built in honor of Lord Vishnu, it reflects a fine example of Dravidian style of architecture. It is one of the 108 holy shrines of Lord Vishnu in India. Its stone carvings and mural paintings deserve special mention.
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Erected by the erstwhile king of Travancore, it is a wonderful structure. Its wood carvings, paintings and royal articles are its star attractions.
The Napier Museum
Reflect Indo-Saracenic architecture, this museum exhibits a unique collection of ancient ornaments, historic and archaeological artifacts, ivory carvings, a temple chariot and bronze idols.
Sree Chitbra Art Gallery
At a close distance to the Napier museum is Sree Chitra Art Gallery which houses beautiful paintings from the Mughal, Tanjore and Rajput schools of Art in India.
Shopping is a great experience in this city. Its colorful bazaars offer amazing handicrafts such as coir products, teak furniture, Kathakali masks, sculptures, idols, coconut shell crafts and much more.
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