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About TRIVANDRUM
| About-Trivandrum: | Trivandrum is situated at the southern tip of Indian subcontinent and is a noted capital of Kerala - god’s own place. Trivandrum, which is swept by the Arabian Sea, is a palm fringed and an idyllic place which is situated on the seven hills. The word Trivandrum is derived from the word Thiruvananthapuram meaning the city of Anantha.
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| History of Trivandrum: | For better understanding, you can divide the city Trivandrum into Tiru", "Anantha", "puram" meaning the town of lord Anantha. Due to the presence of the temple at the heart of the town, the above statement is quite appropriate. Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala and its several districts encompasses the rich heritage of literature, folklore and ancient tradition. With the beginning of new era of Marthanda Varma – who is considered as the father of modern Travancore, modern history begins.
With the opening of English school at Thiruvananthapuram, the English education started in the year 1834. A charity hospital as well as an observatory was also started in the year 1836. Shri Moolam Assembly came into the existence in the year 1904 and various activities of Indian National Congress echoed in Thiruvananthapuram and some other parts of Kerala. Under the proper guidance and presidency of Dr. Pattabi Sitaramaiah, a political conference of congress was held in the year 1938.
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Kovalam
Kovalam is located at a distance of around 12kms south of Thiruvananthapuram. It is one of the best beaches in India. The place has been developed in to a beautiful sea-side resort. The beach area has various cottages, hotels, yoga centers etc. An ancient port by the name of Vizhinjam lies at a distance of 2kms from Kovalam. The Portuguese and the Dutch used to have commercial establishments here. Now it has developed in to a new fishing harbor.. TOP
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Ponmudi
It is a beautiful resort located at a height of about 912 meter above the sea level. Ponmudi lies at a distance of around 61kms from the city of Thiruvananthapuram and is well-linked by road. The hills comprises of various rubber estates and trees.
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The Kanakakunnu Palace
The Kanakakunnu Palace is located in the heart of the city of Trivandrum. The beautiful sprawling grounds of the palace are nowadays used as a venue for various cultural meets. Museum building is truly an architectural splendor. The palace comprises of the reptile house, natural history museum, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and the Napier museum along with the beautiful park and garden.
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Tourist Attractions of Trivandrum
Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala and is an ideal place to spend one’s vacation. Trivandrum is now known as Thiruvananthapuram and it is famous for its beautiful beaches. It is one of the chief tourist destinations in India and comprises of various attractions, which are worth visiting.
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Veli lagoon
Veli lagoon has a boat club, which attracts tourists towards it. The club offers all the facilities required for row boating, pedal boating or swimming in the lagoon. . TOP
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