Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is located on the seven low-hills near the southern tip of India is famous for its pristine beaches, temples and greenery.The British colonial architecture and many art galleries, an essential essence of Trivandrum tour packages, help this city stand out from the rest. It is a city full of scenic views and greenery that remains the same for throughout the year. Thus, Mahatma Gandhi aptly called it the "Evergreen city of India". Apart from the beaches and rolling hills perfect for a relaxed outing, this place is home to various parks, museums, tourist centers, historical structures, and palaces dotting the cityscape. Some of the most primary elements that this place offers to the tourism sector are its biological gardens. These gardens are believed to have inspired Yann Martel about the animals in his book Life of Pi, backwaters and temples. At the core of the spiritual side of Trivandrum is the Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple, a 260 year old structure which is popular pilgrimage centre in India. This city hosts the one and only magic academy in India that is known as the Magic Academy Research Centre and is run by an award winning magician named Gopinath Muthukad.
Apart from this, Thiruvananthapuram is also a major IT hub. Coming to food, some of the popular dishes in Trivandrum include Thoran which is a dry mix of vegetables dressed with coconut bits, a stew in which potatoes and onions are cooked in coconut milk as well as Kalaan which is made of buttermilk, melons and ripe mangoes. Also banana chips are a widespread and popular snack and significant enough to be included in cuisine. The best time to visit the area start from October to February with winters giving Trivandrum its most pleasant and cool weather. The summers on the other hand are hot and humid and can be a little uncomfortable. The monsoons, again, are relatively cooler. Trivandrum tour packages allow everyone to spend their vacation at a culturally vibrant destination and has undoubtedly, unswervingly echeloned amongst the best Indian cities to live in!
