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The Napier Museum
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.
Sree Chitra Art Gallery
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.
 Varkala
Beach
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.
Agastyarkoodam Peak
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.
Excursions
Vettukad Church
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'.
Thiruvallam
The serene backwater situated 10 Kms away from Trivandrum is famous
for its Canoe Rides.
Kovalam Beach
The internationally famous beach is located 16 Kms away from
Trivandrum. Kovalam consists of three beaches namely the Lighthouse
beach, Hawah and Samudra.
Aruvikkara
Situated at a distance of 16 Kms from Trivandrum, it is both a
pilgrimage centre and a picnic spot. It houses a rock cut shrine
dedicated to Goddess Bhagvathy. Another attraction is a stream with
fishes, which come up to be fed by visitors.
Neyyar Dam
The dam located 32 Kms away from Trivandrum lies against the southern
low hills of the Western Ghats. The beautiful dam along with a lake
make an ideal picnic spot.
Reaching Trivandrum
Air : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 6
kms from the city. The airport has direct flights from the Middle
East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka. The domestic airlines
operates flights for major cities in the country.
Rail : The central railway station is located at
Thampanoor. Trivandrum is well connected by rail to almost all major
cities in India.
Road : Trivandym is well connected to all towns &
cities across the country. The Central and Inter State bus station is
located at Thampanoor. KSRTC Buses are available for all major towns
and villages in the State as well as big cities in India.
Accommodation in Trivandrum
Trivandrum hotels offer plenty of accommodation choices. The hotels
range from Star, Heritage to economic hotels cater to the needs of the
travellers. Some of the famous hotels are The Muthoot Plaza (5 Star),
Surya Samudra Beach Garden (Heritage), Hotel Saj Lucia (4 Star) and
The Residency Tower (4 Star) etc.
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Trivandrum
- The Ever Green City of India
Hear
the soothing sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat, as
you drift on a Kerala backwater.
Kerala
Back Water Tours
