An Overview of Trivandrum Kerala :
Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the southern Indian state Kerala. This ancient city is a beautiful sea side city lying on hills of the Western Coast of India. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvanathapuram, meaning the city of Anantha - the abode of the sacred serpent king. In ancient time the city was a major trading centre and now one of the most industrialized cities of the state Kerala. The city also offers numerous varieties of tourist attractions which include ancient temples, historic monuments, beaches and hill stations.
Climate of Trivandrum :
The city experiences a tropical climate with high level of humid and therefore doesn't have any particular season. The average maximum temperature is around 34 degrees C while the average minimum is around 21 degrees C. December, January and February are the coldest months when the temperature drops down to 15 degrees C and March, April are the hottest months when temperature can go as high as 37 degrees C.
Tourist Attractions of Trivandrum :
Numerous historic buildings, temples and museums offer a better insight into the glorious past of the city. Some important tourist attractions of the city are :
» Padmanabhaswami Temple - Built in typical Dravidian style, it is one of the most sacred places for Hindus in South India. The temple is dedicated to Padmanabhaswami, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is a sprawling complex with several carved granite pillars and a 100-feet-high gopuram or tower.
» Napier Museum - Also known as the Government Art Museum, the Napier Museum is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architectural style. The museum houses a rich varieties of artifacts exhibits various carvings, ethnic ornaments and several other historic and archaeological artifacts.
» Margi School - It is one of the important traditional schools of Kerala, where dance drams like Kathakali and Kuttiyatam are taught.
» Sri Chitra Art Gallery - Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery has a rich collection of miniature paintings associated with Bengali, Rajasthani and Mughal school of paintings. It also has a good collection of Chinese and Japanese artistic objects and portraits of Maharaja and their families.
Getting to Trivandrum : » By Air - Thiruvananthapuram has an international airport that is connected of Gulf countries, Maldives and Srilanka. It is also connected to various parts of the country by several domestic flights.
» By Rail - Located at Thampanoor, the Trivandrum Central Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities of India. The station is at a distance of 8 km from the city centre.
» By Road - Trivandrum is connected with important cities in the country by a good motorable road network. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) and some private operators have bus services to all the major towns and cities in and around the state.
» By Local Transport - City buses and auto rickshaws are major means of local transportation.
» Padmanabhaswami Temple - Built in typical Dravidian style, it is one of the most sacred places for Hindus in South India. The temple is dedicated to Padmanabhaswami, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is a sprawling complex with several carved granite pillars and a 100-feet-high gopuram or tower. 
» By Rail - Located at Thampanoor, the Trivandrum Central Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities of India. The station is at a distance of 8 km from the city centre.
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