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CITY INFORMATION
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Thiruvananthapuram or the City of the Sacred Snake, is built over seven hills. Named after Anantha, the thousand - headed serpent of Hindu mythology, the city once formed a part of the Travancore kingdom, its capital at Padmanabhapuram, now a part of Tamil Nadu. Thiruvananthapuram is, decidedly, one of the cleaner and well-planned cities of the country.
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The Fort
At the southern end of M.G.Road, which encloses the famous Shri Padmanabhaswamy Vishnu Temple. The fort gateway leads to the temple, which is surprisingly enough, in the Dravidian style of architecture, typical of Tamil Nadu.
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Kovalam Beach
15 km south of Trivandrum is ranks amongst one of the loveliest beaches in the world. This sheltered bay is ideal for surfing, swimming and sun-bathing.
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Observatory
Located on the highest point of the city, is one of the impressive architectural landmarks of Thiruvananthapuram.
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Access by Air
Trivandrum can be reached from all over India via regular domestic flights.
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Access by Rail
Trivandrum is accessible by railways with the rest of the country.
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Access by Road
The National Highway connects Trivandrum to Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Madras, and Bangalore.
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