Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is one such part of Kerala tourism, which can get you the blessings of the thousand headed Lord Anantha (the holy serpent on which Lord Vishnu reclines). Apart from being a popular gateway to one of the most beautiful Indian states, Kerala, it also serves as the capital of the respective state.

Popular Attractions
From religious shrines to the boat-ride on enchanting backwaters, excursion trips and the best of colourful festivals – Thiruvananthapuram has no dearth of tourist attractions. A few fascinating elements of Trivandrum tour are:

• Thiruvananthapuram tour takes you to a trading tradition that dates back to around 1000 BC.
• Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple and Karikkakom Temple are highly frequented Hindu pilgrimages in Trivandrum. They host a number of major festivities of the city as well.
• The enchanting waterways and backwaters of Trivandrum offer the best of picturesque landscapes, beaches, coconut palms and wonderful opportunity to the tourists to spend memorable holidays in the lap of the mother nature.
• If you are an art lover, you can take a pick from the numerous museums like the Napier Museum, Natural History Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, Chacha Nehru Children's Museum, etc.
• Padmanabhapuram Palace and Kanakakunnu Palace are the wonderful sites to fascinate all the history buffs.
• If wildlife is your cup of tea, the Zoological Park and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Trivandrum are simply unbeatable.
• Those who wish to spend some relaxing time with family or friends, can visit the Kovalam, Shanghumugham and the Vizhinjam Beaches.
• Apart from that, Onam (the harvest festival), Christmas, and Classical Music Festival are the popular occasions that are celebrated with full zeal in Trivandrum. They offer you the opportunity to enjoy the traditional art forms, music and dance of the city.

Therefore, Thiruvananthapuram travel guide offers something or the other to all kinds of travellers with varying moods and belonging to different age groups.