The southernmost district of the State, Thiruvananthapuram is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western Ghats on the east and northeast, and the Arabian Sea on the west.

A long shoreline, with secluded, internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage give this district some of the most enchanting picnic spots.

The main backwater areas of Thiruvananthapuram are Thiruvallam and Veli.

Rivandrum the capital of Kerala means 'the place of the sacred serpent' .Its splendid past is to be seen in its old buildings, most of them built in wood in the Kerala Style, with tiled roofs and carved gables, in its botanical garden and Zoo , in its wide roads and public buildings and in its lively intellectual life. Some of Kerala's leading film makers, poets and writers live here.

Prime Attractions

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian Styles of sculpture and architecture.

Varkala
Beach resort, facilities are on par with any other beach resorts. Janardhana Swami temple , a leading pilgrim centre. Sivagiri is another pilgrim destination.

Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary
A lake tucked away in hills. Wildlife Sanctuary has a crocodile- breeding plant. 29 km away from Thiruvananthapuram

Kovalam
18 km off Thiruvananthapuram. Promontories, shallow waters for swimming and long sand-spread are major features.

How to reach there
Trivandrum is well connected to other major cities of India and the neighboring countries. There are direct flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi through domestic airlines such as Indian Airlines and Jet Airways. The city is connected to other important cities of India and Kerala by trains.