Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide

 PierreZA Says:  Kerala is home to Ayuervedic Medicine. In places like Kovalam, treatments (massages) are offered for Rs 500, but I tried that and was quite disapointed. I went to a "proper" Ayuervidic Centre in Trivandrum - and had very good treatment. The doctor will see you first, and... 

 tim07 Says:  This is one of the oldest museums in India. The original museum was built in 1857, it was later demolished and the current building constructed in 1880. It houses a vast display of Kerala treasures & antiques. Set in the observatory gardens the architecture is stunning.... 

 tim07 Says:  The zoo is situated in the gardens that house the Art Gallery and Napier Museum. In the zoo you'll find many different types of animals, birds and reptiles. Species local to India and many from overseas. I'm not really a fan of zoos, but the place seemed very popular with... 

 6aruna Says:  This should not be included under a Trivandrum tip.It is in Tamil Nadu really but it is easily accessible from trivandrum, 63km and was the seat of the travancore rulers.Compared to other palaces in India, palaces in Kerala are not all impressive from the outside.Once inside... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Kerala Secretariat, the seat of administration of the state, is a mighty white-washed Victorian structure located at Statue Junction in the city centre. The construction was started during the period of His Highness Ayilyam Tirunal, the then Maharaja of Travancore and was... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Victoria Jubilee Town Hall, popularly known as VJT Hall, was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896. Even today, this colonial structure has retained all its glory and is one of the most sought-after centres for exhibitions and... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This statue of Pattom A Thanu Pillai (1885-1970) stands outside the Victoria Jubilee Town Hall. He was a participant in the Indian independence movement who later served as the Chief Minister of Kerala from February 22, 1960 to September 25, 1962. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This monument is located to the side of the Palayam Juma Mosque and commemorates "The heroic patriots who gave their lives in the struggle for the freedom of India". It was unveiled by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of India on 14th August 1957. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This beautiful mosque is situated at Palayam, one of the busiest places in the city. It is reminiscent of the Islamic style of architecture prevalent in south India. The mosque, St Joseph’s Cathedral and Ganesh Temple co-exist next to each other presenting the perfect... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This Roman Catholic Church, built in 1927, is among the two churches in the city where Pope John Paul II conducted holy sermon while he visited Kerala. The architectural style of the church is a simple Victorian theme. The cathedral has a large statue of Jesus Christ on the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Founded in 1888 by His Highness Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma, the College of Fine Arts is affiliated to the University of Kerala. It was first known as H. H. The Maharaja’s School of Arts, Travancore. The college has three main departments - painting, sculpture, applied art. 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Daavat Restaurant was on the rooftop of my hotel - the Hotel Regency (which is about 500m from the train station), and did some very good food with quick service. On the menu are Indian, Chinese, continental and South Indian dishes with soups costing Rs30-40, Chinese... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Trivandrum Central station was built by the Maharajah of Travancore and inaugurated on 4 November 1931. No bricks were used for the construction of this station building; it was built completely with rock masonry. It's well located in the city centre and I came here the... 

 PierreZA Says:  This market sells mostly fresh produce, spices etc. Although not as big as markets in Mumbai or Delhi, it is worth the visit.I bought the sweetest bananas here, and believe me, there are thousands to choose from.It seems to be the place where locals buy there fresh produce. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This wonderful looking building, built in 1815 by the British in a colonial style, is located just to the west of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Today it's the rather impressive home of a post office complete with different coloured post-boxes out front.