Trivandrum Tourism

Trivendrum, according to the legends, boasts of being associated with King Solomon whose ships landed at a port called Ophir. Traders have been coming to these parts as far back as 190 AD for spices, sandalwood, and ivory. The city derives its name from the deity at the Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, one of the major landmarks of the place. The name of the city is derived from the words Thiru-Anantha-Puram, meaning the town of Anantha. Although no records of the antiquity of the temple really exists, the temple nevertheless is believed to be several thousands years old.
Thiruvananthapuram shot into prominence in the 18th century when the capital was shifted here form Padmanabhapuram, a little down south. The erstwhile kings of the then Travancore State, taking on the title of Padmanabhadas (servant of Lord), had dedicated themselves completely to the service of the Lord residing in the temple here. By the terms of this dedication, the deity owns the kingdom while the king is the mere executor of the trust. After independence, Trivendrum was designated as the capital of Kerala.

Kovalam Beach:
Around 16kms away from the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the palm fringed shores of Kovalam Beach is the ideal destination for sea lovers. One of the major tourist attractions of Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum in Kerala, the Kovalam Beach draws tourists from all over the world.

Padmanabha Swamy Temple:
This is also a favorite tourist attraction in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Exquisite carvings and age old murals adorn the walls of the temple.

Napier Museum:
This is a 19th century monument which comprises of a collection which is quite rare and unique. Considered to be an important destination amongst the tourist attractions of Thiruvananthapuram it reflects the features of Indo Sarcenic architecture.