Trivandrum
Located at the southwestern tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram district is
bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east.
The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern
borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots.
A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much
sought after tourist destination. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
Area - 2,192 sq.km.
District Population - 29,46,650
Temperature - Mean Max. 36.2 deg.C, Mean Min. 19.9 deg.C
Clothing - Tropical
Altitude - Sea level
Rain Fall - 170 cm (May to November)
Tourist Season - September to May
Air : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at Valiyathura: Flights
to Cochin, Madras, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Bombay. International to Colombo,
Mali, Dubai, Abudhabi and Kuwait. Pre-paid taxi service available in the
airport.
Rail : Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, Thambanoore. Rail
services to all important cities in India.
Road : State owned Transport Corporation runs buses from its major
depot. at Thampanoore to all major cities in Kerala and Tamilnadu. A few
services are also to Bangalore, Capital of Karnataka. Round the clock services
to major cities. City bus services from early morning to late night.
Accommodation, Food : The city has several hotels of different categories
including five-star and deluxe ones , with Kerala, Indian, Continental menu.
Beaches have finest resorts with all mod cons.
Trivandrum Tourism Reservation Form
