| Thiruvananthapuram |
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The capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, sprawling across seven hills, is crowned by the Western Ghats. Located at the southernmost tip of India, the district boasts of a long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches such as Kovalam and Varkala, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage. |
| Padmanabha Swamy Temple |
| Dedicated to lord Vishnu,this temple around which the city has been built,is loacted inside the East Fort.A blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture,its is reputed for its mutual paintings and stone carvings. |
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| Puthenmalika Palace |
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This palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma-The King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family. |
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| Napier Museum |
| Build in 19th century, this Indo-Saracenic boasts of a natural air conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic art effects bronze, idols and accident ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. |
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| Padmanabhapuram Palace |
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The seat of the erst while rulers of Travancore, this splendid palace situated at Thuckalai, on the way to Kanyakumari, is glorious test money to the traditional school of architecture. |
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