Capital glory – Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. It was known as Trivandrum earlier. The city has good infrastructure, good transport system and many educational and commercial institutions. Trivandrum International Airport is only 6km away from the city. The famous Kovalam beach is located a few km off the city. Varkala beach, too, is only an hour or two from Thiruvananthapuram.
The city is bound by Western Ghats on the east and north-east. To its south is Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district. The Arabian sea forms the western boundary. It used to be part of the Travancore kingdom. The monuments and heritage sites still proclaim their glory.
It is a frequently-visited tourist spot. The hill station Ponmudi is close by. Neyyar, Karamana and Vamanapuram are the main rivers of the district. You can find backwaters, forests, lakes, hills and sanctuaries here. Agastyarkoodam is the southernmost peak in the Ghats. At 1869m above sea level, it is the largest peak in Thiruvananthapuram district.
The city is well-connected by road, rail and air. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate domestic flights from here. Trivandrum Central Railway station is at Thampanoor. Tourists can hire taxis as well as travel by buses, too. There are various tour packages, resort packages and offers to be availed.
