Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in southern India; the capital of Kerala
About Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (thih-roo-vuh-nuhn-thuh-poo-ruhm), with a tradition dating back to 1000 BC, lies on a small strip of land covered with coconut and palm trees. Thiruvananthapuram means "City of Lord Ananta" (the serpent on which Lord Padmanabha/Vishnu reclines) inSanskritandMalayalam. Historically, it was a trading post for spices, sandalwood and ivory. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in Kerala. The city is the state capital and houses many central and state government offices, organisations and companies. Besides being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and home to several educational institutions, including the University of Kerala, and many science and technology institutions. Some prominent institutions being the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
Top Attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Explore the best things to see and do in Thiruvananthapuram:
- ★Attingal Palace
- ★Central Stadium
- ★Chacha Nehru Children's Museum
- ★East Fort
- ★Greenfield International Stadium
- ★HH Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam
- ★Kanaka Kunnu Palace
- ★Kerala Art College
Where to Eat in Thiruvananthapuram
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ambrosia
- 🍴Anand Bhavan
- 🍴Ariya Bhavan
- 🍴Arulakam
- 🍴Arul Jyothi
- 🍴Arya Nivas
Where to Stay in Thiruvananthapuram
- 🏨Abad Harmonia
- 🏨Arya Nivas
- 🏨Best Western Classic Avenue
- 🏨Fortune Hotel The South Park
- 🏨Hostel Lailja
- 🏨Hotel Chaitram
Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide Sections
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