City Information
The terrific tourist destination of Trivandrum happens to be the capital city of the kaleidoscopic state of Kerala. Trivandrum derives its name from the words 'tiru' 'anantha' and 'puram' which when put together mean 'the abode of the sacred thousand headed serpent Anantha'. Trivandrum happens to be the political, commercial and tourist center simultaneously. For the tourists Trivandrum offers the canoe ride to reach the kovalam beach, the world-renowned holiday spot. In terms of health Trivandrum provides to its tourists the best of the massage and ayurveda centers besides the Yoga and the meditation centers. The Padmanabha Swamy temple is a landmark of Trivandrum. The renowned mural paintings and stone carvings in the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is worth visiting. The Sreekandeswasram temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum are other tourist attractions in Trivandrum.
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