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Kerala, India. |
| Famous for |
Capital city of Kerala |
| Climate |
Summer : Max 35°C - Min 22.5°C
Winter : Max 28°C - Min 20°C. |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to March. |
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| Trivandrum - The Ever Green City of India |
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Trivandrum also known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital city of Kerala. Situated on western coast of India, the city is bounded by Tamil Nadu on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Trivandrum is |
characterized by its undulating terrain of low hills on the coast and wide clean roads and busy commercial markets. Mahatma Gandhi had referred and designated this coastal city as the "Ever Green City of India." Situated amidst the wooded highlands on the Western Ghats, the city boasts of many enchanting picnic spots along the sea shore. Trivandrum is famous worldwide for its beaches, historic monuments and backwater stretches. |
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| Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple |
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The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is situated inside the East Fort. The temple architecture is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu Temples in India, the temple is famous for its Mural Paintings and Stone Carvings. |
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| Kuthiramalika Palace Museum |
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The palace was built by the Travancore King, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma. Built in the traditional travancore style of architecture, the palace has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum has the collection of paintings and various important items of the royal family. |
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The 19th century museum was built in the Indo - Saracenic style. The museum displays archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments and costumes, a temple chariot and ivory carvings etc.
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The Art Gallery is situated close to the Napier Museum. It has the collection of selected paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of Art. |
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Varkala is famous for beach as well as an important pilgrimage centre of Hindus. The main attractions here are the 2,000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre. |
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This is a spectacular peak in the Western Ghats that rises to a height of about 1868 metre. The peak in the form of sharp cone is accessible only on foot. |
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The Churh also known as the 'Madre De Deus' is situated 7 Kms away from Trivandrum. The Vettukad Church attracts people from all religions. The annual celebration here is called the 'Feast Of Christ, The King'. |
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The serene backwater situated 10 Kms away from Trivandrum is famous for its Canoe Rides. |
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The internationally famous beach is located 16 Kms away from Trivandrum. Kovalam consists of three beaches namely the Lighthouse beach, Hawah and Samudra. |
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