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Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) district in the Indian state of
Kerala promotes the area's hill stations, back waters, beaches, lagoons, and
wild life sanctuaries. The area is a popular tourism destination and
receives chartered flights for medical tourism, as there are more than
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.
Thiruvananthapuram
Attractions
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Akkulam
Akkulam is one of the picnic spots, in Thiruvananthapuram city. The spot
is developed on the banks of Akulam Lake, which is an extension of the
Veli Lake. The calm and serene atmosphere and its natural beauty are a
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Azhimala Beach
Azhimala is a beach near to Kovalam. It is a very quiet beach. It is
around 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. Azhimala is known for the
Ayurvedic Resorts. There is a temple in the name of Azhimala, the deity
is Lord Siva . The temple is very near to the beach. |
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Kovalam Beaches
This international beach town, 12 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city,
is one of the finest beach locations in India. Kovalam has three beaches
(Lighthouse beach,Hawah beach and Samudra beach) separated by rocky
outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous
crescent of the Kovalam beach. |
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Napier Museum
The Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala. |
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Shanghumugham Beach
Shanghumugham Beach is very near to the International Airport and is
easily accessible from the Kovalam Beach, Veli Tourist Village and
Akkulam Tourist Village. Shanghumugham beach is noted for its
cleanliness. |
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Kowdiar
Palace
Kowdiar Palace in Trivandrum, Kerala, India was built in 1934 by
Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal. This Palace belongs to the heirs of
Sethu Parvathi Bayi as it was built by her son Maharajah Sree Chithira
Thirunal. Kowdiar Palace's architectural work is famous and has over 150
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Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (also known as Trivandrum Zoo) is located in
the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. It occupies 55
acres (22 ha) of woodland, lakes, and lawns. It is the oldest zoo in
Asia. |
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