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experience. Also, among the most makes for a highly satiating experience. prominent attractions of the region is Also, among the most prominent attractions Thiruvanantha counted the Padmanabhapuram Palace, of the region is counted the which is entirely made of wood. The arms Padmanabhapuram Palace, which is entirely puram and weapons used by the maharaja of made of wood. The arms and weapons used are in display here. Add a religious by the maharaja of Kerala are in display Long stretches of meandering feel to your trip by visiting Attukal here. Add a religious feel to your trip by backwaters, pristine palm fringed Bhagavathy Temple. Seek blessings of the visiting Attukal Bhagavathy Temple. Seek beaches, and a treasure trove of almighty and spend some peaceful time at blessings of the almighty and spend some historic monuments with some the temple. The architecture of this temple peaceful time at the temple. The is worth adoring. This city is known for its architecture of this temple is worth adoring. adrenalin pumping adventure pristine beaches most famous being This city is known for its pristine beaches sports thrown in - Kovalam Beach, Shanghumukham Beach most famous being Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram is a generous and Chowara Beach. From local markets to Shanghumukham Beach and Chowara Famous For : City slice of heaven in Kerala, rightly plush malls, all time of shopping options are Beach. From local markets to plush malls, all known as 'God's Own Country'. available in Thiruvananthapuram. In fact, time of shopping options are available in the list of delights is endless when it comes Thiruvananthapuram. In fact, the list of to describing Thiruvananthapuram delights is endless when it comes to It is also a major IT hub and contributes (Trivandrum). It is also a major IT hub and describing Thiruvananthapuram around 80% of the total software export of contributes around 80% of the total (Trivandrum).  the state. Though the city has grown into a software export of the state. Though the city metropolis, but it still retains its old world has grown into a metropolis, but it still charm and glory. From its green hilly seaside retains its old world charm and glory. From location between the Arabian Sea and the its green hilly seaside location between the When To Western Ghats, Thiruvananthapuram Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, (Trivandrum) or Trivandrum makes for a Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) or dreamy sojourn. Taking unforgettable Trivandrum makes for a dreamy sojourn. VISIT backwater cruises, watching marvellous Taking unforgettable backwater cruises, sunsets and indulging in fun and frolic at the watching marvellous sunsets and indulging http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-thiruvananthapuram-lp- Kovalam and Shanghumukham beaches are in fun and frolic at the Kovalam and 1140497 some of the most touristy things to do here. Shanghumukham beaches are some of the The place is also home to the sinfully most touristy things to do here. The place is Jan opulent Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, This Pdf and its contents are copyright © also home to the sinfully opulent Sri Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the character and all other marks displayed herein are which is said to be the richest temple in the registered and/or common law trademarks of Padmanabhaswamy temple, which is said to Max: Min: Rain: 23.0mm ixigo.com and/or third parties. world. For history buffs, a visit to the nearby 32.40000152 22.29999923 be the richest temple in the world. For 5878906°C 7060547°C makes for a highly satiating history buffs, a visit to the nearby East Fort Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/thiruvananthapuram page 2

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royal artefacts. Be it paintings, exquisite Department of Museums and Zoos, Jose Junction, M G Road, Kochi, collections of the royal family, its marble Museums Compound, Eat Kerala, 682011, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, sculptures or the imported Belgian glass, the 5 Places +91-484-2360592 India museum is definitely a sight to behold. http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-thiruvananthapuram-lp- 1140497 Established by Maharaja of Travancore, 5 Shri Chitra Art Gallery Chatter, chaos, and an enticing aroma Zoological Gardens & Museums is a welcome you to one of the best vegetarian 1 New Mubarak habitat of more than 75 different species of restaurants in town. Ananda Bhavan is animals, the popular ones being Asiatic lion, known for its authentic South Indian Nilgiri tahr, Indian rhino, cape buffalo, zebra, delicacies and inviting ambiance. Adai, a to name a few. The zoo aims to promote dosa prepared with lentils is one of the most wildlife conservation and more awareness popular dishes at the restaurant. You must about the biodiversity found in the Indian try the Puttu served with chickpea curry and subcontinent. In the exquisite museum palm sugar. Visit Ananda Bhavan for a library, you can find rare books and hearty and fulfilling meal. manuscripts carefully preserved for the appreciation of visitors. 3 Ariya Nivaas Sooryakanthi Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 4 Puthe Maliga Palace Museum Behind Trivandrum Hotel, Statue, 695033, India Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Sree Chitra Art Gallery is a perfect example Kerala, 695001, India of the fusion of Indian and contemporary +91-98477-36484 art. The beautiful pictures telling age-old histories, idols made of wood, metal, and Calling all the seafood lovers to this foodie ivory. Works of several prominent artists like heaven. From fried fish to prawn masala, Raja Ravi Verma, Rabindranath Tagore, the food in this modest restaurant will Nicholas Roerich are featured in this gallery. certainly surprise you. Thronged by food Apart from these, paintings from China, lovers for decades, the food here is clearly a Trivandrum Bakery Palayam Road, Japan, Bali and Tibet are also on display winner. You must try the in-house speciality, Aristo, Thampanoor, here. Another attraction of the art gallery is West Nada, Trivandrum, Kerala, Crab Masala with herbed rice. Mr. Amin Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695033, India the section on Indian mural paintings Mubarak, the owner of this small eatery 695014, India ranging from pre-historic times to the 18th personally attends to all his customers This awe-inspiring architectural wonder +91-471-2330789 century AD. making the experience a wee bit more never fails to dazzle its onlookers. The rich special. Ariya Nivas is highly recommended for its art and technique displayed in this building hot, steaming and out of the world local is a result of the relentless toil of as many as Where To 2 Ananda Bhavan delicacies. Serving south as well north Indian 5000 labourers for a period of 5 years. The museum boasts of a grandiose collection of Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/thiruvananthapuram page 4

cuisine, this is one of the few restaurants in Kerala serving delicious vegetarian grub. 5 Indian Coffee House The vada and rasam is quite popular as is their mushroom dosa. If you are looking for some non Indian food, you are in the right place. The dal fry and garlic naan are a must try. Settle in for a hearty and enjoyable meal.

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Certainly, on the to-do list of every traveller, Indian Coffee House has an alluring Vanross Junction, Trivandrum charming aura around it. Started in the early 695001, Kerala, India 1940's during the British rule, the restaurant has many a tales to tell. Resonating with a +91-471-2561011 strong colonial charm, a visit to the Indian The inviting in-house restaurant in the Coffee House will make your holiday a wee Magicdays Aroma International hotel is bit more special. Settle in comfortable highly recommended for it is a splendid chairs, while the multitude stories unfold buffet. Serving a lavish fare of Keralan and pleasant conversation give way to dishes, the buffet is as surprising as it is mouth-watering food. You must try the delicious. Serving both lunch and dinner, the delicious chicken biryani, the crunchy restaurant also has a separate a la carte mutton cutlets and the absolutely out of the menu offering a plethora of seafood world south Indian platter, of course, all this delicacies included the coconut, crispy king along with a hearty cup of the world famous prawns and the mouth watering fish biryani. filter coffee.  A must visit if you are in this lovely town. Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/thiruvananthapuram page 5

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See A: Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple B: Napier Museum C: Zoological Gardens & Museums D: Puthe Maliga Palace Museum E: Shri Chitra Art Gallery Accommodation F: Anna Apartments G: Leelas Homestay H: Coconut Bay Beach Resort I: Anna Apartments J: Leelas Homestay K: Coconut Bay Beach Resort L: Anna Apartments M: Leelas Homestay N: Coconut Bay Beach Resort Food O: New Mubarak P: Ananda Bhavan Q: Ariya Nivaas R: Aroma S: Indian Coffee House