Thiruvananthapuram
Capital
of Kerala State
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Thiruvananthapuram,
the city of the Snake God, is the Capital
of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The
city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named
after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha
Padmanabhan (Lord Vishnu) reclines, the city is built on seven
hills. It is an ancient city with tradition dating back to
1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Raja of
Travancore in 1750. Caressed by the Arabian Sea at the west,
Thiruvananthapuram is a popular transit destination for Indians
and foreigners alike who like to visit south India. This city
and district are popularly known by its anglicized name -Trivandrum.
Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient city that had trading links
with the other parts of the world. Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple,
a landmark of Thiruvananthapuram, is 2000 years old. King
Marthandavarma, the erstwhile founder of Travancore
made Thiruvananthapuram his capital. After Marthandavarma,
it remained the capital of Travancore and after independence,
became the capital of State of Travancore-Cochin. In 1956,
when Kerala state was formed, Thiruvananthapuram was again
chosen as the capital of Kerala, the "God's own Country". |
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Thiruvananthapuram,
the southern most district of Kerala, is bordered by the
Kollam district on the north and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari
districts of Tamil Nadu on the east and south respectively.
The city has grown as a tourist and commercial centre, with
the International airport becoming the main gateway into
Kerala. 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,
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 spreading
over a total of 2,192sq.km.
The best season to visit Thiruvananthapuram is during September
to May. It
is divided into four Talukas: Thiruvananthapuram, Chirayinkil,
Nedumangad, and Neyyattinkara. The urban bodies in the district
are the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Attingal, Neyyattinkara,
Varkala and Nedumangad municipalities.
One of the other major landmarks in the city is the Government
Seceratariat. This white colored building that was built by
the Kings of Travancore is the seat of power. The central
Durbar hall was the assembly used to meet during the imperial
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| Thiruvananthapuram
at a Glance District
Area 2,192 sq km
District Population (Approximate) 2,938,533
The climate of Thiruvananthapuram like the rest of Kerala
can be classified as in equatorial type of climate. It is
hot and humid but in comparison to other inland cities, the
ocean makes the climate quite pleasant. From June to Sept.
it experiences torrential rains brought by the monsoon clouds.
However from October to February, the climate remains relatively
dry and cool and it is the best period to visit the city.
Tourist season of this distric is mainly August to May.
Temperature [in Degrees Celsius]
Summer Mean Max. 36.2 Mean Min. 20.6
Winter Mean Max. 35 Mean Min 18 |
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To
Reach Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
is well connected by air, rail and road. There are air links
to almost all the countries in the Gulf, besides being well
connected to the rest of India. South East Asia
is connected through a daily air-link to Singapore. Thiruvananthapuram
is a Railway Division office and an important Railway Station.
There are daily trains to Delhi, Bombay, Chennai, and Bangalore
and local train services to all points in Kerala.
By Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
is linked by flights to Cochin, Madras, Delhi, Goa and Bombay.
International flights also operate from here. The International
Airports are situated 7 km away from the city.
By Rail: There are trains from various places in India. Trains
to various places are accessible from Trivandrum Central and
Trivandrum Pettah rail way stations.
By Road: Long distance buses depart from the Central Bus Station
(KSRTC, Thampanoor bus terminal), opposite the Railway station. |
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