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Sree Padmanabha Swamy
temple, built by Raja Marthanda Varma in 1733 A.D. is a fine
specimen of South Indian architecture. Lord Vishnu reclines here on
Anantha the serpent. The magnificent temple tower rises in seven
storyes against the reflecting pool in front. |
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Priyadarsini
Planetarium which is situated in the same campus as the Science
and Technology Museum, provides a panoramic experience of the
universe with advanced projection technology. |
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The Science and
Technology Museum, located in the heart of the city, exhibits
scores of items highlighting science, technology, electronics and
automobiles. |
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Water Authority
campus, located on the highest point of the city above the sea
level. There is a well-laid out garden and is one of the eye
catching architectural landmarks of Thiruvananthapuram. |
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Karamana, It is
both a pilgrim center and a picnic spot. On the banks of the
Karamana river, this spot houses a Bhagavathy temple with a
waterfall nearby. A stream with fish that appears to be fed by
visitors is another attraction. |
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Napier
Museum, a striking building with unique architectural
design. And it also have a splendid collection of natural history
specimens which includes valuable pieces of mythology and
art. |
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Kovalam, The
internationally renowned beach which is just 16 Kms from
Thiruvananthapuram has been a favourite haunt of tourists since
1930's. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The
southern most, known as the Eve's Beach is the most
famous. |
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Ponmudi, 61 Kms from
Thiruvananthapuram. This cool hill station is a trekker's heaven. It
is an idyllic hill resort with narrow winding path-ways and cool,
green, wooded environs. Ponmudi has a variety of beautiful mountain
flowers and small rivulets, springs and a deer park
nearby. |
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Varkala, a seaside
resort which is 40 Kms away from Thiruvananthapuram is also an
important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with mineral
springs rise majestically above the coast line. |
Other Places to visit
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| Neyyar Dam: 32 Kms away
from Thiruvananthapuram, Neyyar dam is a popular picnic spot which
has a watch tower, crocodile farm, lion safari park and a deer
park.
Shankhumugham Beach: Just 8 Kms from the city, this is a favourite
haunt of sunset watchers.
Veli Tourism Village: 12 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, this picnic spot
where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities
and also has huge sculptures which dot the splendid
landscape.
Kanyakumari: 87 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram, is the
southern-most part of India. It's where the Arabian Sea and the Bay
Of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean. The Kanyakumari Temple and the
Vivekanada Rock are also famous attractions.
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