Trivandrum Hotels

Trivandrum, now known by the name Thiruvananthapuram, is old enough to be referenced in Greek and Roman texts from antiquity, making it an ideal destination for travellers interested in ancient Indian history and culture. The main attractions in the city, which also serves as the capital of Kerala, are monuments, museums, parks and palaces. The centrepiece of Trivandrumis the renowned Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, around which the city was planned. Inside this astounding temple are huge murals, pillars, sculptures of Vishnu, and Padmatheertham, a landmark pond. Adjacent to this temple is the remaining wall of East Fort, which is gloriously lit at night for amazing photos.

The Napier Museum has excellent exhibits of artefacts, including bronze, wood, and ivory carvings and statues from areas throughout India. The nearby Kerala Museum houses an innovative interactive exhibit, which teaches the history of Kerala from the Stone Age to the present. There are a number of art, science and technology, and children's museums in Trivandrum as well. Kuthiramalika Palace is a very popular historical structure for its ornate windows and unique décor, and it is also the site for Trivandrum’s celebrated Swathi Thirunal Music Festival and numerous other musical concerts throughout the year.

When To Go

While Trivandrum does not have a lot of temperature variation throughout the year, it is subject to rainy and dry seasons due to its unusual climate. The city experiences a mix of both tropical savannah and tropical monsoon weather. Trivandrum welcomes the Southwest monsoon in June, which can bring as much as 32 cm (12.6 inches) of rainfall. The tail end of the Northeast monsoon reaches Trivandrum in October, bringing around 28 cm (11 inches). The overall annual rainfall is about 170 cm (66.9 inches). The dry months are December through March, with only 2-4 cm (0.8-1.6 inches) of rain. The average high temperatures are around 31-33°C (88-91°F), whilst the typical low temperatures are 22-23°C (72-73°F). The months of December through February have the coolest temperatures, whilst March through May bring the hottest weather.

· Tropical climate subject to monsoons in June and in October

· Annual rainfall about 170 cm (66.9 inches)

· Highs 31-33°C (88-91°F); lows 22-23°C (72-73°F)

Getting There

The Trivandrum International Airport services Sri Lanka, Singapore, the Maldives and the Middle East. You can fly in from most major Indian cities as well. Trivandrum has a major railway station in Thampanoor that offers routes all over India, and all of the West Coast lines going to Kerala begin and end their route at this station. It can be very crowded, but the station is quite modern offering a lot of amenities.

Right next door to the train station is Trivandrum’s bus station, which offers local and long distance routes covering all of the larger villages and major cities including Chennai, Bangalore and Cochin. There are six classes of bus services operated by the KSRTC and a few other carriers. Bus classes range from non-air conditioned basic classes to luxury air-conditioned sleepers.

· Air: Trivandrum International Airport

· Train: Trivandrum Central station

· Bus: KSRTC operated, six classes offered

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