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Trivandrum Backwaters
 Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala.
Trivandrum means 'the place of the sacred serpent'. Its splendid past is
to be seen in its old buildings, most of them built in wood in the Kerala Style, with tiled roofs and carved gables, in its botanical
garden and Zoo , in its wide roads and public buildings and in its
lively intellectual life. Some of Kerala's leading film makers, poets
and writers live here.
This serene
backwater is famous for its canoe rides. It is the meeting point of two
rivers-Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parasurama, the
legendary founder of Kerala, is located in Thiruvallam.
The Natural beauty of this destination of Thiruvallam makes a great
one-day tour. The renowned canoe rides make Thiruvallam popular with the
tourists.
You may even enjoy the water sports in the lagoon and the move to the
beach from the village using the floating bridge in the waterfront park.
The short village cruises using the country boats are the perfect ways
to enjoy the backwaters of Thiruvallam.
Thiruvananthapuram is a terrific tourist destination and is also a major
center for tourists, politics and industries. The architectural
planning, the greens and the moderate temperatures of the city
throughout the year make the tour even more enchanting.
Prime Attractions
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The temple is a blend of the Kerala
and Dravidian Styles of sculpture and architecture and is Dedicated to
Lord Vishnu,
 Varkala
Beach resort
Facilities are on par with any other beach resorts
Neyyar Dam
and Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary has a crocodile-
breeding plant. 29 km away from Thiruvananthapuram . A lake tucked away
in hills is also there .
Kovalam
18
km off Thiruvananthapuram. Promontories, shallow waters for swimming and
long sand-spread are major features.
Aakulam Boat
Club
Is located 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. This is a very
popular picnic spot with boating facilities on the lake and a children's
park with a Swimming pool.
Veli Tourist
Village
The Veli Tourist Village is sandwiched between the Veli
Lagoon and the Arabian Sea. This village is located about 8 kilometers
from Thiruvananthapuram. The Veli Tourist Village is bordered by the
Veli lagoon and the Arabian sea. The lagoon here is separated from the
sea by a narrow sand bar. Facilities at the village include water sports
in the lagoon and an 18-acre waterfront park with a floating bridge that
connects the village to the beach The lagoon here is separated from the
sea by a narrow sand bar.
Getting There
Trivandrum is well connected to other major cities of India and the
neighboring countries. There are direct flights to Bangalore, Mumbai,
Chennai, and Delhi through domestic airlines such as Indian Airlines and
Jet Airways. The city is connected to other important cities of India
and Kerala by trains.
Climatic Conditions
Temperature (deg C) :
Summer - Max.36.2, Min.20.6,
Winter - Max.35, Min.18,
Rainfall - 170 cms (May to November)
Best Time To Visit : October to March |
