A feeling that transcends the sheer borders of sensuality, streching like a lyrical poem into the very verges of the infinite. A kaleidoscope of image as exotic to the eye as they are soothing to the soul... Tall green palms swaying in the wind beside exotic beaches where the surf whispers psalms of comfort...Lust verdure covering pristinely sculpted meadows... Jungle streams gurgling nature's peace at one moment and crashing through rocks forming spectacular waterfalls the next... Welcome to the land, gifted by God. Welcome... to God's Own Country. In this neckale of beautiful gems, stands out one shining brighter than the rest...
Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake. Neyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Kattakkada Taluk of Trivandrum district. The peak Agasthya kooodam is very near to Neyyar dam.
Agasthyakoodam is nature’s ode to bird watchers. One of the highest peaks in Kerala, it has long been known as a bird watcher’s paradise and many gather here to catch sight of exotic avian species. It can be viewed from near Neyyar Dam as well as Bonacaud. Agasthyakoodam is also known for its remarkable flora and fauna, especially certain rare medicinal herbs which have been discovered here. Over 2000 species including lichens, orchids, mosses and ferns have been recorded in the area.
Kurisumala is one of the most prominent pilgrim centres in South India. It is situated Kerala, in the Diocese of Neyyattinkara.The word Kurisumala literally means Mount of the Cross. It lies about three thousand feet (more than 900 m) above the sea level on the Western ghats.
kalimala –kurishumala-kurishu mala is located at about 40 kms away from trivandrum city.kusishumala is sharing its borders with both kerala and tamil nadu.its a beautiful and calm place , ideal for some medium level trekking lovers.both kurishumala and kalimala are religious places,so during the pilgrim season it will be filled with people from all chores of life seeking serenity.
Dravyapara is an offbeat destination in Thiruvananthapuram with lots of history and stories.
Mayam is a beautiful place in Thiruvanathapuram district which is considered as the heart of Amboori .
Kunnathumala Appupan Kavu
Surrounded by hills and forests, the village is known for its high-yielding rubber plantations, coconut gardens, pepper crop, herbs, and medicinal plants.
Thiruparappu is located about 55 kilometers away from kanniyakumari. The Kodayar makes its descend at Tirparappu and the water fall at this place is about 13km. from Pechiparai dam. The river bed is rocky and about 300 feet in length. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet and the water flows for about seven months in a year
The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana River, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is named after the Peppara Dam, commissioned in 1983 to augment the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas. Considering the ecological significance of the area, it was declared a sanctuary in 1983.
Pechiparai Reservoir is the largest dam in Kanyakumari district. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu at Pachiparai. It is located 43 kilometers (27 mi) from the district capital Nagercoil . This dam is built across the Kotai river. This dam was built during the period 1897-1906 by the European engineer Mr. Minchin by the then Maharaja of Travancore during the Thirunal period. This dam fulfills the agricultural and drinking water needs of Kanyakumari district.
The Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, India. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Malayalam translates to "The City of Lord Ananta",[1] referring to the deity of the Padmanabhaswamy temple. The temple is built in an
intricate fusion of the Chera style and the Dravidian style of architecture, featuring high walls, and a 16th-century gopura. The principal deity Padmanabhaswamy (Vishnu) is enshrined in the "Anantha Shayana" posture, the eternal yogic sleep on the serpent Adi Shesha.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse.
Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising are some of them. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
Lulu Mall Thiruvananthapuram is one of the largest shopping malls in India, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. The shopping mall is located along the side of National Highway 66 at Aakkulam near Technopark, the largest
IT park in the state. The mall has 300+ national and international brands and 12 anchor stores including a Lulu Hypermarket. largest indoor entertainment zone in the country, It also has a food court with a capacity for 2500 people serving various regional, international and specialty cuisines. The mall has a 12 screen Superplex Multiplex including one 4DX screen by PVR cinemas.
Hardly few metres to the west, from our hotel, the road ends at a picturesque spot of the beach- the papanasam which literally means a place that delivers one from sins. The lotus shaped beach provides a never to be forgotten for a thousand of Hindu pilgrims all over India, who flock together on new moon days
and on special occasions to perform religious rites for the purification of the souls of their dear, departed fore fathers.What a magnificient sight nature unravels here on one side the sublime heights of the cliff and on the other, the ever-chanting ocean gently washing their feet!
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple is one of the most ancient temples of South India. It is situated on the banks of Karamana River near Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram. It is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Parasurama. This heritage structure is placed under the list of monuments of national
importance. It says that the temple was built during the 12th and 13th century, late Pandyan period. The temple is considered a protected monument by the Archaeology Department of Kerala.It is famous for Balitharpanam (a tribute to ancestors). Legend has it that Lord Parasurama is the creator of Kerala and the temple dedicated to him is considered as a holy place for his devotees.
The Sivagiri Hills sanctified and immortalized by Maha Samadhi of hi holiness, Sree Narayana Guru. Such serenity and awesome magnificence pervade the very atmosphere of the place that one cannot but hold communion with nature and the creator of these hills.
Tha hills and the dales, the fronds and the green fields, the humming birds and the hymn chanting Sanyasis, the deepl blue sea ranging to match up the sky at the deep west horizon, all a unique scene that enervates and ennobles the soul.
Poovar is a small coastal village in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum . This village has a beautiful beach and backwater which attracts tourists. There are also some good tourist resorts. Unspoiled and amazingly unexplored, Poovar is a rare
location find in Southern Kerala by the most tranquil backwaters and opening out to the Arabian sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a porthole into paradise.The area is plentiful in well preserved local plants with hundreds of species of spices, birds, exotic flowers, compliments with coconut groves.
The Veli Tourist Village which lies where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea provides for unique boating and picnicking opportunities. Visitors can hire pedal boats or paddleboats as per their convenience. One can also roam the gardens and have a nice picnic or choose to employ the boats for the entire duration of
the trip. The view and feel of the place is extremely unique. Children are known to have a lot of fun climbing the sculptures here and the speedboat ride across the waters. A separate Children’s Park and Floating Cafe run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) are added incentives to visit this unique village.
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| TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | 36.3 KM |
| TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT | 54.6 KM |
| KOVALAM BEACH | 43.6 KM |
| PADMANABHA TEMPLE | 37.3 KM |
| LULU MALL | 58.3 KM |
| MUSEUM & ZOO | 34.6 KM |
| SANGHUMUGHAM BEACH | 54.7 KM |
| VELI TOURIST VILLAGE | 58.8 KM |
| ATTUKAL TEMPLE | 36 KM |
| PONMUDI HILLS | 56.7 KM |
| ARUVIKKARA DAM | 29.2 KM |
| POOVAR BACKWATERS | 29.5 KM |
| NEYYAR DAM | 11.2 KM |
| THRIPPARAPPU WATERFALLS | 17.1 KM |
| SUSHINDRAM TEMPLE | 134 KM |
| KANYAKUMARI | 71.1 KM |
| THENMALA DAM | 80 KM |