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Attractions of
Trivandrum -
Kovalam Beach
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kms away this Internationally renowned Beach Resort has been a favourite
haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent
crescent beaches. The Southernmost, known as the Lighthouse beach, is the
most popular Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all budgets.
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Padmanabha Swamy Temple : The temple is located inside the
East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, & a blend of the Kerala and
Dravidian styles of architecture. It is known for its Mural Paintings and
Stone Carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu Temples in India, the
presiding deity in here is Lord Vishnu reclining on anantha the serpent.
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Kuthiramalika Palace Museum : The palace was built by
Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a
great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of
workmanship in the traditional travancore style of architecture also has
exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various
priceless collections of the royal family.
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The Napier Museum : Built in the 19th century, the indo - saracenic
structure boasts a "natural" Airconditioning system and houses a
rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols,
ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The use of plaxtic
is banned in the museum premises.
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Sree Chitbra Art Gallery : Located near the Napier Museum. This are
gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas
Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of
Art In India. Other places of interest 1.. The zoological park ,
priyadarshini planetarium , observatory, shankhumugham beach & connemera
market.
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Reaching Trivandrum :
Air : thiruvananthapuram international airport 6
kms from the city.
Rail : there are direct trains to all the main towns in
kerala as well as the major cities in india.
Road : well connected to all towns & cities.
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