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The moment you step into the city of Trivandrum, you will instantly be hit by the fact as to why this city is the capital of the Indian state which is fondly termed as ‘God's Own Country'. If there one place in the country of India that remains rooted in legend and myth, this place is it. The city of Trivandrum is one of the cities in the country that still carries an unmistakable flavor of its regal and heritage drenched past. Little wonder that one of the most happening things in the state of Kerala is Trivandrum tourism . Also known as “Thiruvananthapuram”, the establishment of the city dates back to around the 1000 BC. This ancient city of Trivandrum is located right at the southern most tip of the state of Kerala. A port city, the city of Trivandrum is in the western coast of the country of India; at the extreme of the mainland. Due to the exquisite beauty of the city, the city has over the recent years witnessed the flourishing of the Trivandrum tourism industry. Even until then, the city had its share of visitors, but most of these visitors came on pilgrimages. However, today, because of the numerous options and the discovery of several other features of the city as well as tremendous efforts on the government's part the city of Trivandrum has as many pilgrims stepping into its precincts as tourists. Being a beautiful city, Trivandrum tourism is going from strength to strength; what with all the abundance of attractions and attractive destinations within its boundary. Also, the range of Trivandrum tourism attractions to choose from is very vast; you will practically be spoilt for choice. You can take a pick from the numerous museums, temples, national reserves, churches, palaces, ruins, beaches and hill stations. Some of the most popular places for tourism in Trivandrum are listed below: - Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
- Padmanabhapuram Palace, Trivandrum
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Trivandrum
- Kanakakunnu Palace, Trivandrum
- Karikkakom Temple, Trivandrum
- Christ Church, Trivandrum
- Zoological Park, Trivandrum
- Napier Museum, Trivandrum
- Natural History Museum, Trivandrum
- Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Trivandrum
- Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, Trivandrum
- Chacha Nehru Children's Museum, Trivandrum
- Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace Museum, Trivandrum
- Kovalam Beach
- Shanghumugham Beach
- Akkulam Tourist Village, Trivandrum
- Varkala
- Agasthyakoodam
- Aruvikkara Dam
- Neyyar Dam
- Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Veli Tourist Villlage
- Ponmudi Hill Station
- Vizhinjam Beach
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