Trivendram Backwaters Kerala
General Information
Trivandrum the capital of Kerala 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.
Prime Attractions At Trivendram Backwaters
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian
Styles of sculpture and architecture.
Varkala
Beach resort, facilities are on par with any other beach resorts. Janardhana
Swami temple, a leading pilgrim centre. Sivagiri is another pilgrim destination.
Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary
A lake tucked away in hills. Wildlife Sanctuary has a crocodile- breeding
plant. 29 km away from Thiruvananthapuram.
Kovalam
18 km off Thiruvananthapuram. Promontories, shallow waters for swimming and
long sand-spread are major features.
How to Reach Kerala
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.
