Thiruvananthapuram City Guides

Located near the southern tip of mainland India, Thiruvananthapuram (formerly and often still known as Trivandrum) is the capital city of Kerala in Southern India. The city is shares the same name with its district, Thiruvananthapuram, which is one of the 14 districts of Kerala. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys.

Thiruvananthapuram is built on hills by the sea shore and sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Thiruvananthapuram is ranked first in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kerala and is a fascinating destination for holidaymakers.

Thiruvananthapuram Quick Facts

State: Kerala
Area: 141.53 sq. km
Population: 6,99,872
Altitude: Sea level
Languages: Malayalam and English
STD Code: 0471
Climate: Summer 28 to 37°C / Winter 20 to 34°C
Best time to visit: September - February

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