Thiruvananthapuram is the capital district of Kerala and an important gateway to the state. Being the headquarters of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom, Thiruvananthapuram bears a lot of historical significance. The district has captivating beaches, backwaters hill stations and cultural as well as religious centres.
The district is spread across an area of more than 2, 000 square kilometers. The name Thiruvananthapuram, as it is also popular as the "City of Lord Anantha".
The city of Thiruvananthapuram is built over seven hills and was an important centre of intellectual and artistic pursuits in the ancient and medieval periods. Apart from being an important commercial and political centre of Kerala, the city offers a lot to the traveller.
