Thiruvanthapuram

"Evergreen City Of India"

About Thiruvanthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala.
The city is endowed with some of the most modern facilities in terms of hotels, schools, sports arenas and infrastructure.

After forming the Travancore kingdom, Maharaja Marthanada Varma dedicated it to Lord Padmanabha, the presiding deity of Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple and named the city 'Thiruvananthapuram'.

Padmanapuram Palace

An architectural wonder of erstwhile Travancore kingdom and a Masterpiece of indigenous Kerala Architecture.

Located right in the middle of the Padmanabhapuram Fort with the Veli Hills on the East, the palace was strategically placed keeping in mind the protection offered by the hills and the abundance of fertile farmland and water.

Napier Museum

The Napier Museum, a landmark of the city, is noted for its unique ornamentation and architectural style, which is influenced by Indian, Chinese, Kerala and Mughal Schools of Architecture.

The museum houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Indian epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana are depicted in the museum, using Japanese shadow-play leather.

Thiruvanthapuram Zoo

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest Zoo in India.

The zoo is home to about 82 species of animals.he zoo also includes a snake farm called 'The Reptile House', which exhibits both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. It also houses 7 Anacondas too.