Neyyar Dam
by dsantosh
This area has some of the rarest medicinal herbs. Neyyar Dam is a great picnic spot with a lake and a dam . One can do boating in the lake.
The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and a variety of snakes. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in here.
Soon a a floating boat jetty will be consturcted here at Neyyar Dam near Kattakada.
A changing room, concrete huts and toilets would also be set up at the picnic spot. Getting there:Buses from Thiruvananthapuram city ply to the dam everyday.
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram, about 32 km away.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 38 km.
Kerala Sadya
by ajayzener
Sadya, means lunch in kerala, the typical kerala lunch consist of some snacks, 10-12 side dishes, a papadam and rice. The dessert consist of Payasam. All the dishes are served on a banana leaf and eaten with hands. It is quite a nice experience and one should atleast taste it once. The whole experience in itself is a culinary delight.
Kerala food
by yumiyun about Kerala House
Want to taste what Keralites eat in a decent place? Kerala House has a lunch meal for you. A few items of vegetable dishes (and chicken/fish if you wish) with few selections of liquid curry and rice.
Kerala House also has a roof top restaurant open in the evenings. But remember, Kerala meals are only served at lunch time.
Zoo
by ushar
The Zoo which forms a part fo Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest in the country. It was established in 1859. The beautiful landscpe of the garden and lake privide the natural habitat for the animals.
Timings to visit 10 am to 6 pm
Monday is holiday :)
Napier Museum
by Willettsworld
This amazing looking building is more interesting than the museum inside! It was built in 1880 and named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras from 1866-72, after the old museum building was demolished in 1874. The building is a landmark in the city with its unique ornamentation and architectural style with gothic roof and minarets.
The museum, itself, houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. It also contains the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, which contains works from Raja Ravi Varma and Nicholas Roerich, as well as examples of Mughal and Tanjore art.
Open: 10am-4.45pm Tue, Thur-Sun. 1-4.45pm Thur. Closed Mondays. Admission: Rs5.
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