About Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala

About Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram or also callled Trivandrum, as it was conveniently re-christened by the English, is the southern-most district and Thiruvananthapuram city is the  district headquarters as well as the State capital of Kerala. It is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km.

Thiru Anantha Puram, or the city of the Holy Anantha,  is named after Ananthan, the cosmic serpent with a thousand heads, on whose coils Lord Mahavishnu reclines.

How to Reach Thiruvananthapuram:
By Air : Thiruvananthapuram has an International Airport which is 7 kms away from the city.
By Rail : Thiruvananthapuram has a railway station well within the city limits.
By Road : Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by KSRTC & Private bus services.