Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvanathapuram city is one of the loveliest cities in india. It is flourished long shoreline with secluded renowned beaches,historic monuments backwaters streches,hill stations and a rich cultural heritage make this district much sought after tourist destination.Clean,green Thiruvananthapuram is also an excellent base to explore the interiors of Kerala. Here important handicraft industries include coconut shell products,wood carving and furniture manufacture,brass and bell metal products products,jewellery and khadi etc. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the most impressive landmark of the city. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram is considered to be one of the best in India. Another attraction is the Chithra Art Gallery with the collection of Raja Ravi Varma's paintings. The Fort of Thiruvananthapuram gives a clear picture of former rulers of Travancore.

ARUVIKARA:-The Hindu pilgrim centre set on the banks of Karamana river, 16km from Thiruvananthapuram. The ancient Bhagavathi temple is built on a rock.

KOVALAM:-One of the world's finest beach resort, it is rated among the best tourist resort in the country. The excellent sandy beach and one of the finest sea-bathing ghats are the major attractions.

NEYYAR DAM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:-The sanctuary has a rich variety of birds and animals. There is also a Lion Safari park and a Crocodile farm.

PONMUDI:-The charming hill resort is located 61km from Thiruvananthapuram. The idyllic health resort is known for its bracing climate,tea plantations and acenic spendour.There we can have trecking facilities also.

SANKUMUGHOM BEACH:-The palm-fringed beach adjacent to the airport has a indoor recreation club,children's traffic training park and a star shaped restaurant.

VELI TOURIST VILLAGE:-The veli tourist village sandwitched between veli lagoon and the Arabian sea.Facilities at the village include watersports and an 18 acre waterfront park with a floating bridge connecting the beach.

VARKALA:-This is a coastal village,with the presence of 2000 Janardhanaswamy temple,dedicated to Lord Vishnu.The place has beatiful sea shore,pilgrim spotnatural mineral water springs.