Rejuvenating slice of God’s Own CountryThiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram lying at the tip of Peninsular India is a very rejuvenating place to visit for a weekend. It can also be a good honeymoon destination for newlyweds. Here is a brief description of the place.
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is termed as the “evergreen city of India” by Mahatma Gandhi. Kerala is God’s Own Country and Thiruvananthapuram is a slice of this heaven. Located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, the low coastal terrain hills make the place more beautiful. If you peep from its green hilly seaside you can witness the backwater and the sunset which look as if the sun is sinking slowly into the water. The awesome view will make one mesmerized. Thiruvananthapuram is one of the major tourist destinations and a must visit for the nature lover. This
romantic nature is also a good choice to spend a time with your loved one. There are enough hotels in Thiruvananthapuram, even many of the Kerala hotels offer honeymoon packages which include the visit to Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram adapted its name from the deity Lord Anantha who is actually an avatar of Vishnu. As per the history, during 1050 BC, it was a busy port city and it maintains business with the Mediterranean and Middle East countries. Being a state capital even in the past, many rulers have ruled for the different period of times. Worth mentioning is that in the 19th century during the time of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, Thiruvananthapuram advanced itself as an art and cultural centre of the state.
The city’s economy is driven by medical, IT and of course tourism. Festivals are held year round, even for the famous Attukal Pongala festival, women around the country visit the place. This festival holds a Guinness World Record as it marks the largest gathering of women. Another is Kadammanitta Padayani Festival which is also a major attraction in April. Budget hotels in Thiruvananthapuram can be found throughout the city. It is a peak time during these festivals. It is difficult to get hotels during this time so it is better if one books rooms prior to visiting. Sri Padmanabha Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Shanghumukham beach,
are Napier Museum are built in Indo-Saracenic architecture, Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kanakakunnu Palace are some of the popular places. There are several other tourist spots and one has to make their travel list accordingly. Thiruvananthapuram is largely preferred by visitors from Bangalore. However, it is a great place for family, friends and couples. The best time to visit the place is from January to March and August to December. With sightseeing and enjoying the view, it will take 2 to 3 days to experience the whole Thiruvananthapuram. Planning a trip and listing the places to visit is necessary for any tour and especially when you are visiting such a place where you have a lot of things to witness. Before reaching Thiruvananthapuram, check the list of hotels in Thiruvananthapuram and decide where you want to stay. There are hotels with different ranges. The city is well-connected by road, rail and air and the hotels provide pick and drop service from the railway station.
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