Introduction about Trivandrum
Before you enter the God's own country Kerala, Trivandrum is the gateway that welcomes you to it. Trivandrum has access to both the Arabian sea as well as the enchanting backwaters. The place was a capital of a princely state first and still retains the glory of yesteryears. It is built over seven hills with plenty of open spaces between them.

The tourists are offered a great deal more besides a magnificent temple of the deity Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswami. There are backwaters reaching deep into the vast countryside of the place. The terrain of Trivandrum is undulating and is situated on the southern coast of the mainland of India. The city was once a part of the kingdom of Travancore and still retains the laid back style of yore. As a tourist, you are expected to explore deep into the countryside of Kerala and Trivandrum serves as an ideal base for that.

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Tourist Attractions of Trivandrum
» Padmanabhaswami Temple : It is a Vaishnavite shrine which is centre of attraction from the devotees from the entire length and breadth of the country. The Gopuram of the temple is 100 feet high and there are about 400 beautifully carved pillars made of granite. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has a three door opening.

» The Observatory and Museum : The observatory is located at the highest point in the city and is located near the museum complex. You can have a panoramic view of the city from here. The museum here is a rich collection of the objects that depict the rich culture and heritage of the region.

» Shri Chitra Art Gallery : The invaluable paintings of Raja Ravi Varma are displayed here. He was a painter par excellence whose work attracted international attention. The other artists whose paintings are displayed here are Rabindranath Tagore, K. K. Hebar, Jamimi Roy and some other names.

» Backwater Boat Rides : Your trip to the city will only be complete when you cruise along the sparkling backwaters which seem ornamented with palm trees and huts.

» Varkala Beach : It is a resort as well as a pilgrimage for the Hindus where the 2000 year old Janardanswamy Temple is a big attraction for the tourists. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu. The place has a picturesque beach where you'll find several streams as well which are rich in minerals.

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Introduction of Kovalam
It's no wonder that we start the description of the place by talking about its beach first which could not be more beautiful. The beach is very popular among the tourists as well as sea surfers. The favourite activities of the tourists include lazing around, sun bathing and swimming in the cool waters. The place is only 10 km away from Trivandrum and in the earlier days the place used to be a paradise for the anglers.

You can still find some villages around here that belong to the local fishermen. Talk to some fishermen and they may even be ready to take you for sunset or sunrise cruises. An innovative concept of deep sea fishing has recently been started and you may definitely choose to have a go at it if you so desire.

Tourist Attractions of Kovalam
» Agasthyakoodam : It is a striking peak in the Sahyadri ranges which is about 1900 meters above the sea level. You can approach the peak either from Bonacadu or from Neyyar Dam.

» Aruvippuram : The place is known for a small Lord Siva temple which was built by Sri Narayan Guru where large number of devotees come to worship the Lord.

» Padmanabhapuram Palace : On the way to Nagarcoil, this Palace is about 54 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. It was once the palace for Travancore kings of Kerala. An old fort is also situated here.

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