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Thiruvananthapuram City Day Tour
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Phone: Not Available Average Price: US$ 2 per personAbout
The capital of 'God's own country' Thiruvananthapuram (earlier but stil popular name is Trivandrum) is a very apt introduction to the Keralan culture and the modern developments that the state has undergone to keep itself abreast with the rest of the world. Thiruvananthapuram is popularly known as the 'City of Sacred Serpent' as it derives its name from Anantha, the five headed serpent upon which Lord Vishnu reclines. The major temple here has the image of Lord Vishnu reclining on this serpent. Trivandrum as Thiruvananthapuram was earlier known sprawls over seven hills. The Attractions are Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple, Puthen Maliga (or Kuthiramalika) Palace museum, Museum & zoological park complex and Veli Tourist park etc.
