This ancient temple is the most dominating feature of Thiruvananthapuram. Overlooking the Padma Theertham Tank, the temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu who is depicted reclining on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake from which the city derives its name. Exquisite stone carvings and pavilions are worth admiring. The temple is open only to Hindus and dress regulations are strictly enforced.
sri ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple
Kanyakumari
Situated 87 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, Kanyakumari is located at a junction where the three water bodies, namely, Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean meet. You can see the sun rise from the Bay of Bengal and set in the Arabian Sea. The Kanyakumari Temple attracts a lot of Hindu devotees here. The Gandhi Smarak Mandir and Vivekananda Rock Memorial are additional tourist attractions.
kanyakumari
Aruvikkara
Situated 16 kms from the capital Thiruvananthapuram, Aruvikkara is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot, with a waterfall nearby. On the banks of the Karamana River, the spot houses a temple. A stream with fishes, which come up to be fed by visitors, attracts a lot of visitors.
aruvikkara
Ponmudi
Around 61 kms away from the city lays this beautiful hill station. It is a centre of natural scenery, salubrious climate and the scope of hiking in high trails makes the visit memorable.
