Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram
Introduction
City Map
Getting Around
Fairs & Festivals
Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Business
Commerce
Community
Education
Entertainment
Health
Personal Fitness
Places to Stay
Restaurants
Shopping
Tourist Information
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Area : 141.74 km²
Population : 744,739 (2001 census)
Season : September to May
STD Code : 0471
State : Kerala
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T
hiruvananthapuram previously called as Trivandrum the capital of Kerala, is located at the south western tip of India. Situated between north latitudes 8º 17' and 8º 54' and east longitudes 76º 41' and 77º 17', this is an an ancient city with a trading tradition dating back to 1000 BC. The name is derived from 'Tiru Ananta Puram', the abode of the Sacred serpent Ananta upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple.

Thiruvananthapuram, is a peaceful attractive city built on the low hills by the sea. Away from the transport hubs and busy Mahatma Gandhi (MG) road, Thiruvananthapuram had managed to retain some of the ambience characteristics of Kerala such as local traditional wooden houses, narrow winding lanes, historic monuments, intimate corner cafes and also a rich cultural heritage.


Thiruvananthapuram is an important entry into India with communication link to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the west Arabian sea. It is also an excellent base to explore the interiors of Kerala, the southern most region of India. The city offers all modern facilities needed by a visitor and is a center for cultural activities.

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