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The capital
of Kerala Trivandrum city, built on a series of hills that gradually descends
to the sea. As a city Trivandrum has much to offer. Being the capital of the erstwhile Travancore state, it has retained its magical ambience.
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the former rulers' place of worship; the Napier
Museum with a fine collection of bronzes, ancient musical instruments,
stone sculptures, ivory carvings etc.; the Orient Manuscript Library which
preserves ancient palm leaf manuscripts; the Chitralayam Art Museum with
its Indian and South East Asian Collection; Zoological Gardens, set in
sylvan surroundings and acclaimed as one of the best zoos of the country
with an interesting collection of reptiles - these are some of the places
which you are bound to enjoy during your stay in Trivandrum.
Trivandrum |
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By
Air |
Thiruvananthapuram
has an international airport from where flights operate to
the Gulf, Europe, the U.S.A., and Shri Lanka
Domestic
Flights: On the domestic network, Indian Airlines flies to the city
from Delhi , Bombay , Madras , Bangalore , Cochin .
Airport
Tel: 73537, 744633. Reservation & Enquiries Tel : 62288, 66370.
Booking Offices: Air India, Vellayambalam, Tel: 434837. Airport
Tel: 451426.
Indian Airlines, Mascot Square Tel: 436870, 438288. Airport, Enquiries
Tel: 451537. |
By
Rail |
Thiruvananthapuram
is an important terminus on the Indian Railway's network with connections
from all parts of the country. Both broad gauge and metre gauge
services operate to the city.
Enquiry Tel: 131; Reservation Tel: 132. |
By
Road |
Thiruvananthapuram
is connected to all parts of the country by good roads. The state's
own highway-network also links the city to all parts of the state.
Bus services of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and road
transport corporations of Tamil Nadu, like TTC and Nesamony, provide
regular connections to Thiruvananthapuram from all major centres
of the region.
KSRTC, Central Bus Station, Thampanoor Tel: 623886.
City Bus Stand, Fort Tel: 463029, 477235. |
Local
Transport |
Auto-rickshaws,
are the most popular mode of city commuting. These are metered and
available throughout the city. The city bus service is very inexpensive,
though crowded. |
ACCOMMODATION |
LUXURY
HOTELS
Luciya Continental, East Fort. Tel: 463443; Fax: 463347.
Mascot (KTDC), Palayam Tel: 438990.
Pankaj, M.G. Road Tel: 464645, Fax: 465020.
STANDARD
HOTELS :
Silver Sand, Thampanoor Flyover Tel: 460318.
Hotel Chaitram, Thampanoor Tel: 330977.
Highlands, Manjalaikulam Road, Tel: 68200, 68457; Fax: 69645
Paramount Tourist Home, Aristo Jn. Tel: 63474.
Lal Tourist Home, Near railway station Thampanoor Tel: 68477.
Ammu, Manjalikulam Road, Thampanoor Tel: 331937, 331906.
Geeth, Pulimood Jn. Tel: 71941, 71987 (10 lines).
Jas, Thycaud, Aristo Jn. Tel: 64881 (10 lines); Fax: 64443.
PAYING
GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Thopil, TC14/368, Palaya Tel: 62256. |
Shopping |
Carved
rosewood, teak furniture and decorative items, masks depicting various
characters of Indian mythology (usually worn in Kathakali performances,
Thyyams and other classical dances), are important products in the
markets of Kerala.
A
speciality of Thiruvananthapuram is Arammula metal mirror produced
by mixing certain herbs with molten metal to give it a highly reflective
surface.
The
main shopping area of the city is the stretch On M.G. Road between
East Fort and Palayam. Most emporia are located in this area. Gram
Sree, the village crafts centre, is one of the best places. |
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