Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram

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Kovalam beach, Thiruvananthapuram Close view of the lighthouse in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram

Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala promotes the area's hill stations, backwaters, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife sanctuaries. The area is a tourism destination and receives chartered flights for medical tourism, as there are more than a hundred recognised Ayurveda centres in and around the city. This is primarily due to Ayurveda's popularity in foreign countries. Medical tourism is further promoted by modern medicine hospitals in the city. Recuperation facilities are available at five-star beach resorts and hill stations nearby.

## Agastyakoodam

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Main article: Agastyakoodam

Situated on the eastern side of the district[1] at about 1,869 metres (6,132 ft) above sea level, Agasthyarkoodam is one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats and is the second highest peak in Kerala after Anamudi which is the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Tradition says that the great sage Agasthya lived on this peak. Noted for its abundant ayurvedic herbs, the cone-shaped mountain is a centre of pilgrimage for Hindus because of Agastya, who was a confirmed bachelor. Hence, the aborigines dislike the presence of women on the hill and they are forbidden from ascending the peak.[citation needed]. Agasthyavanam Biological Park offers trekking opportunities.

## Vizhinjam

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Vizhinjam Port site

About two km south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam is believed to have been an ancient port. Now, Vizhinjam is a fishing harbour, with a light house. The Portuguese and the Dutch had commercial establishments here. The Portuguese have built a church in Vizhinjam near to the sea shore, which is still functional and is referred as the Old Vizhinjam Church.[2] It is located in the vizhinjam fishing harbour area. This place is being developed into an international deep water container transshipment terminal because of its proximity to international shipping lanes and its natural depth.[3]

## References

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1. ^ Trivandrum - Tourist Places - Agasthyakoodam
2. ^ "Home/History". Our Lady of Good Voyage Church – Vizhinjam. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
3. ^ "India's deep-sea Vizhinjam port project moves forward". The Journal of Commerce (JOC). 14 July 2015. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015.

## External links

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Thiruvananthapuram.

* Kerala Tourism Official site

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Thiruvananthapuram

History|

* Travancore
* Battle of Colachel
* History of Kerala
* Travancore–Cochin
* Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure

Geography|

* Karamana River
* Agastya Mala
* Brimore
* Ponmudi
* Shankumugham Beach
* Neyyar Dam
* Kovalam
* Vizhinjam

Culture|

* Media
* Culture
* Kerala cuisine
* Malayalam
* Onam
* Vishu
* Mawlid

Government|

* Kerala Legislative Assembly
* Thiruvananthapuram City Police
* Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
* Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority

Industry|

* Technopark
* Technocity
* Bio 360 Life Sciences Park
* State Bank of Travancore
* Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation
* Infosys
* Tata Group
* UST (company)
* Travancore Titanium Products
* Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation
* HLL Lifecare

Organisations|

* C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram
* Centre for Development Studies
* Free Software Foundation of India
* Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
* Kerala Science and Technology Museum
* Southern Air Command
* Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram

Malls|

* Lulu International Shopping Mall
* Mall of Travancore
* Taurus Zentrum

Sports|

* Greenfield International Stadium
* Trivandrum Golf Club
* Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium
* Jimmy George Indoor Stadium
* Central Stadium
* University Stadium
* St Xavier's College Ground
* Vellyani Agricultural College Ground

Transport|

* Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
* Central bus station Thiruvananthapuram
* Main Central Road
* MG Road
* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
* Kollam–Thiruvananthapuram trunk line
* Kazhakuttam railway station
* Kochuveli railway station
* Nemom railway station
* Neyyattinkara railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram Pettah railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram railway division
* Thiruvananthapuram Metro

Health|

* Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
* Regional Cancer Centre
* Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Places of
worship|

* Padmanabhaswamy Temple
* Attukal Temple
* Palayam Juma Masjid
* St. Joseph's Cathedral
* Cathedral of Saint Mary, Pattom
* St. Mary, Queen of Peace Basilica
* O.T.C. Hanuman Temple, Palayam
* Vellayani Devi Temple

Education and
research|

| Lower|

* Arya Central School
* Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
* Chinmaya Vidyalayas
* Christ Nagar School, Thiruvananthapuram
* Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School
* Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum
* Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
* Loyola School
* Mannam Memorial Residential Higher Secondary School
* The Oxford School
* Sainik School Kazhakootam
* St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
* St.Thomas School, Thiruvananthapuram
* Trivandrum International School
* VSSC Central School

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Higher|

* APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
* College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET)
* College of Fine Arts Trivandrum
* Government Engineering College
* Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
* Mahatma Gandhi College
* Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology
* Mar Ivanios College
* Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
* SUT Academy of Medical Sciences
* University College
* University of Kerala

Research|

* Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
* Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
* Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
* Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
* National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
* National Centre for Earth Science Studies
* Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library
* Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
* Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
* Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park

Media and
entertainment|

* Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram
* Asianet
* Amrita TV
* JaiHind TV
* Kairali TV
* Sun TV Network
* Kerala Kaumudi
* Chitranjali Studio
* Kinfra Film and Video Park
* Kerala State Chalachitra Academy

Festivals & events|

* Keraleeyam
* International Film Festival of Kerala
* Soorya Festival
* Attukal Pongala

Other topics|

* Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area
* Padmanabhapuram
* People from Trivandrum
* Thiruvananthapuram district
* Tourism
* Thiruvananthapuram City Police Mobile App (iSafe)

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Thiruvananthapuram district

District HQ: Thiruvananthapuram

History|

* Travancore
* Battle of Colachel

Geography|

* Karamana River
* Vamanapuram River
* Neyyar River
* Varkala Beach
* Agastya Mala
* Ponmudi
* Meenmutty Falls
* Kovalam
* Neyyar Dam
* Shankumugham Beach

Cities and Taluks|

| Taluks|

* Chirayinkeezhu
* Neyyattinkara
* Nedumangad
* Thiruvananthapuram

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Corporations|

* Thiruvananthapuram

Municipalities|

* Varkala
* Neyyattinkara
* Nedumangad
* Attingal

Transport|

* Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
* Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram Pettah railway station
* Varkala Sivagiri railway station
* Kochuveli railway station
* Neyyattinkara railway station
* Central Bus Station Thiruvananthapuram
* NH 47
* Main Central Road
* Nemom railway station

Education|

* University of Kerala
* Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
* Thiruvananthapuram Engineering College
* Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
* Trivandrum International School
* Mahatma Gandhi College
* Centre for Earth Science Studies
* College of Engineering Attingal
* Swathi Thirunal College of Music
* College of Fine Arts Trivandrum

Buildings|

* Padmanabhaswamy Temple
* Secretariat Building
* Halcyon Castle
* Kowdiar Palace
* Niyamasabha Mandiram
* Napier Museum
* Kanakakkunnu Palace

Culture|

* International Film Festival of Kerala
* Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
* Culture of Thiruvananthapuram

Lok Sabha constituencies|

* Thiruvananthapuram
* Attingal

Sports|

* Thiruvananthapuram Golf Club
* Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium
* University Stadium

Museums|

* Kerala Soil Museum
* Napier Museum

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