A beautiful seaside city, Trivandrum is the capital of the state of Kerala and is built on seven hills. Thiruvananthapuram district is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. It has a long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage which make some of the most enchanting picnic spots and a much sought after tourist destination. Some Of The Interesting Places To Visit:

Padmanabha Swamy Temple

The temple is located inside the east fort and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidan styles of architecture. It is known for its mural paintings and stone carvings.

Kuthirarnalika Palace Museum

The Palace was built by the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite woodcarvings.

Museum Complex

The IndoSaracenic structure dating back to the 9th century, and boasting a natural air conditioning system, houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.