Spread Over An Area Of 2,400 Sq. Metres, The Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple Is Believed To Be Over 260 Years Old. The Temple With Its Gopuram (tower) Towering Majestically Is Believed To Be Among The 108 Shrines Sacred To The Vaishnav In India. The Main Entranceof The Temple Is Through The Eastern Gopuram Which Towers To Over 30 Metres And Is Built In The Dravidian Style. Padmanabha (an Incarnation Of Vishnu) The Deity Of The Temple Reclines On A Sacred Serpent In The Inner Sanctum. The Main Sanctum Sanctorum Inside The Temple Is Well Safeguarded With A Number Of Massive Doors And One Can Have The Darshan (audience) Through One The Three-door Openings Into The Sanctum Sanctorum

Dating Back To 1880, The Napier Museum Building Combines The Mughal, Kerala, Chinese And Italian Architectural Styles. The Building Has A Natural Air-conditioning System. The Museum Offer Glimpses Of Kerala�s Rich Cultural Heritage. The Museum Showcases An Excellent Collection Of Bronzes Historic Ornaments, Ivory Carvings And Chariots, And Life-size Figurines Of The Kathakali Dancers In Full Costume.

The Sri Chitra Art Gallery Displays Paintings From The Rajput, Mughal And Tanjore Schools Of Art. Besides These, The Gallery Houses Some Rare Collection Of Paintings By Raja Ravi Varma, Svetoslav And Nicholas Roerich. An Oriental Collection Of Paintings From China, Japan, Tibet And Bali Are A Visual Treat To The Visitor.

The Spacious Zoological Garden At Trivandrum Is Set Amidst The Pleasant Surroundings Of Woodlands And Lakes. It Provides Delightful Shaded Walks For The Visitors. The Zoo Also Has Wide Variety Of The Animals And Birds. The Reptile House Has Snakes Worth Seeing. The Nearby Botanical Gardens Offer A Large Number Of Trees Which Can Be Identified By Their Labels.

The Government Observatory, Located On A Hill, Is Opposite To The The Kanakakunnu Palace. It Is An Interesting Place Worth A Visit. The Terrace Offers You A Fascinating View Of The City.

Located In The Centre Of The City, The Science And Technology Museum Showcase Interactive Displays And Scores Of Other Items Highlighting The Science, Technology And Electronics. Near The Museum Lies A Planetarium. The Planetarium Offers A Daily 40-minute Show That Provides A Panoramic Experience Of The Universe.

The Children�s Museum, At Thycaud, Has Been Named After The First Prime Minister Of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. The Museum Displays Of Dolls, Masks And Paintings.

Your Trivandrum Trip Will Remain Incomplete If You Don't Go Shopping In Trivandrum. There Are Many Things And Souvenirs To Buy In Trivandrum Shopping Places. Trivandrum, Being The Capital City Of Kerala, Is The Hub Of Shopping. The Rich Traditional And Cultural Heritage Only Makes It Better. You Wouldn't Be Left Wondering As To What To Buy In Thiruvananthapuram. The Local Craftsmen Of Kerala Are Ace Sculptors And One Can Find Some Very Beautiful Sculptures And Idols In Local Markets That Are Carefully Packed If You Are Planning To Go Long Distance. Trivandrum Is Well Known For Its Coir Products And You Can Buy Small Rugs, Doormats, Etc. That Come In A Variety Of Colors And Sizes. One Can Find Small Souvenirs In Brass And Metal That Has Beautiful Engravings And Carvings. A Unique Craft Item Here Is Items Made Out Of Coconut Shells, Which Are Quite Popular Among Tourists. But The Most Popular Item That Sells Like Hot Cakes Are The Miniature Kathakali Masks That Are Available In Bright Colors And Different Shapes. Trivandrum Is Full Of Shopping Places And Tourists Throng These Places To Buy Souvenirs And Other Local Handicrafts. The Most Popular Places Where You Can Indulge In A Shopping Spree Are At M. G. Road, Chalai, Attukal Shopping Complex, Power House Road, Narmada Shopping Complex And Kedaram. Most Of The Handicrafts Emporiums Are Located Along The M.g. Road.

Opened In 2011, Pothys In Trivandrum Is One Of The Largest Shopping Centres In Trivandrum. It Is A Megastore With 6 Floors Of Lifestyle Collections And Apparels For Kids And Adults. The Lower Ground Provides Fruits And Vegetables, Grocery, Provisions While Ground Floor To Forth Floor Contains Dressing Materials And Apparels. The Fifth Floor Contains Fashion Jewellery, Cosmetics, Electronics Items, Mobile Phones, Accessories, Watches, Luggage, Footwear, Crockery, Gift Articles. Since Trivandrum Doesn't Have An Actual Mall, Pothys Has Solved The Problem To An Extent By Providing Mall Like Facilities. The Building Has An Ample Parking Space With Two Underground Cellars, So Feel Free To Bring Your Car.

It Is One Of The Famous And Oldest Shopping Centres In Trivandrum. Saphalyam Complex Has Been Here For Around 20 Years When Shopping Malls And Shopping Complexes Was A New Concept In The State. The Complex Was Built By Trida. Located Opposite To Vjt Hall In Palayam, Saphalyam Complex Is Home To Many Shops And Eateries. It Is A Favourite Hangout Place For The Youth. Recently, As Part Of The Road Widening Project, Saphalyam Complex Has Been Revamped With An Additional Block. There Are Book Stores, Textile Shops, Antique Shops, Fashion Apparel Stores, Lifestyle Stores, Antique Shops, Electronic And Mobile Phone Shops Etc. Right Next To Saphalyam Complex Is The Historic Connemara Market Which Was Established In 1857. The Market Also Provides Shops Ranging From Textiles To Kitchen Utensils.

Big Bazaar, The Largest Hypermarket Chain In India Has Two Outlets In Trivandrum- One At Overbridge Pazhavangadi And Other At Kesavadasapuram When It Was First Opened Couple Of Years Back It Became An Instant Hit Among Trivandrumites, Now It Has Become One Of The Popular Shopping Destination In Trivandrum. It Has Almost All The Items And All The Brands That One Need For Households. It Is Constantly Evolving To House More And More Range Of Products. It Houses Groceries, Vegetables, Personal Care Items, Textiles, Electronics And Mobile Phones, Fashion Apparels, Home Decor Items Etc. The Big Bazaar Also Introduces Attractive Weekly Or Daily Offers And Discounts To Its Customers, So Keep On The Lookout To Get Those Discounts.

Largest Value Fashion Retail Chain In The Middle East Has Recently Opened In Trivandrum. They Have Over 200 Stores Across 15 Countries And 44 Stores Across India. Located At The Qrs Mall In Pulimoodu, Mg Road. Max Caters To The Mid Market Section Of The Population. At Max, Shoppers Can Expect The Latest In International Fashion From Around The Globe And An Excellent Range To Choose From. Max Retails Its Own Label Clothing For Men, Women And Children. Max Offers Apparels, Cloths, Bags And Shoes For Both Kids And Adult.

Mega Mart Is One Of The Largest Value Retail Showrooms In India. Mega Mart Provides An Excellent Shopping Experience And Offers Well Known International Brands At Fabulous Discounted Prices. The Chain Is Spread Over 60 Cities With More Than 160 Stores Across The Country Giving You A Guarantee Of Mega Brands And Mega Savings. First Mega Mart Outlet Was Opened In Trivandrum On 2010. Mega Mart Outlets Are Located At Sasthamangalam Kesavadasapuram Andpulimoodu Mega Mart Would Be The Finest Shopping Destination In Trivandrum City, Which Brings All Range Of Branded Wears Like Lee,wrangler,singature,colt, Newport, Ruggers And Many More. They Offer Fashion Ready Mades, Footwear, Fashion Accessories, Bed And Bath Linen Etc. They Also Have Amazing Seasonal Offers Such As Buy 1 And Get 2 Offers.

The Creamy Prawn Masala With A Dash Of Lemon And The Fresh Chicken Biryani Will Definitely Have You Coming For More. Behind Trivandrum Hotel, Statue, Thiruvananthapuram (trivandrum), Kerala, 695001, India Call : +91-98477-36484

Chatter, Chaos And An Enticing Aroma Welcome You To One Of The Best Vegetarian Restaurants In Town. Ananda Bhavan Is Known For Its Authentic South Indian Delicacies And Inviting Ambiance. Adai, A Dosa Prepared With Lentils Is One Of The Most Popular Dishes At The Restaurant. You Must Try The Puttu Served With Chickpea Curry And Palm Sugar. Visit Sarvana Bhavan For A Hearty And Fulfilling Meal. Jose Junction, M G Road, Kochi, Kerala, 682011, India

Ariya Nivas Is Highly Recommended For Its Hot, Steaming And Out Of The World Local Delicacies. Serving South As Well North Indian Cuisine, This Is One Of The Few Restaurants In Kerala Serving Delicious Vegetarian Grub. The Vada And Rasam Is Quite Popular As Is Their Mushroom Dosa. If You Are Looking For Some Non Indian Food, You Are In The Right Place. The Dal Fry And Garlic Naan Are A Must Try. Settle In For A Hearty And Enjoyable Meal. Trivandrum Bakery Palayam Road, Aristo, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India Call : +91-471-2330789

The Inviting In House Restaurant In The Magicdays Aroma International Hotel Is Highly Recommended For It Is Splendid Buffet. Serving A Lavish Fare Of Keralan Dishes, The Buffet Is As Surprising As It Is Delicious. Serving Both Lunch And Dinner, The Restaurant Also Has A Separate A La Carte Menu Offering A Plethora Of Sea Food Delicacies Included The Coconut, Crispy King Prawns And The Mouth Watering Fish Biryani. A Must Visit If You Are In This Lovely Town. Vanross Junction, Trivandrum 695001, Kerala, India Call : +91-471-2561011

Certainly On The To Do List Of Every Traveller, Indian Coffee House Has An Alluring Charming Aura Around It. Started In The Early 1940's During The British Rule, The Restaurant Has Many A Tales To Tell. Resonating With A Strong Colonial Charm, A Visit To The Indian Coffee House Will Make Your Holiday A Wee Bit More Special. Settle In Comfortable Chairs, While The Multitude Stories Unfold And Pleasant Conversation Give Way To Mouth Watering Food. You Must Try The Delicious Chicken Biryani, The Crunchy Mutton Cutlets And The Absolutely Out Of The World South Indian Platter, Of Course, All This Along With A Hearty Cup Of The World Famous Filter Coffee. India Coffee Board Worker's, Co-operative Society Ltd: No.4227, P.b. No. 184, Thrissur, Kerala, 680001, India Call : +91-487-2335275