Located at the southwestern tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram district is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought after tourist destination. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
How to Reach
Air : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at Valiyathura: Flights to Cochin, Madras, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Bombay. International to Colombo, Mali, Dubai, Abudhabi and Kuwait. Pre-paid taxi service available in the airport.
Rail : Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, Thambanoore. Rail services to all important cities in India.
Road : State owned Transport Corporation runs buses from its major depot. at Thampanoore to all major cities in Kerala and Tamilnadu. A few services are also to Bangalore, Capital of Karnataka. Round the clock services to major cities. City bus services from early morning to late night.
Accommodation, Food : The city has several hotels of different categories including five-star and deluxe ones , with Kerala, Indian, Continental menu. Beaches have finest resorts with all mod cons.
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