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 Trivandrum
is the capital city of Kerala which covers an area of 2192 sq.km and
with a population of 2,938,533. Trouist season is Aug to Mat. From Oct
to Feb, the climate remains dry and cool and it is the best period to
visit the city. The international/ Domestic airports are situated 7 kms
away from the city. Bus services starts from KSRTC central Bus stand
Thampanoor and city services from East port to various places. Trains to
various places are assessable from Trivandrum central Railway station.
 Places of interest are Ponmudi, Zoo, Aruvi Waterfalls, Neyyar Dam & Lion
Safari Park, Kovalam Beach, Sankhumugham Beach, Varkala Beach,
Agasthyakoodam, Govt.observatory, Neyyar wild life sanctuary, Peppara
Wild life Sanctuary, Akkulam lake, Veli troueist Village,
Padmanabhapuram palace , Koikkal palace, Kaudiar palace,Kanakakunnu
Palace, Napier Museum, National history museum, Chacha Nehru Children?s
museum, The Science & Technology museum, Govt. Art museum, Sree Chitra
Art Gallery, Padmanabha Swamy temple, Beemappali, Churches, Mosques.
There are 8 Govt. Hospitals including a Medical College,2 autonomous
Medical Centres and 20 Private Hospitals in Trivandrum City.
There are 25 good Hotels in Trivandrum city ,Tariff ranging from
200-5500,
5 at Varkala Tariff ranging from 350-4000 and 55 at Kovalam , Tariff
ranging from 150-14000.
As the climate is humid, it is advisable to wear natural fibers. The
Principle language is Malayalam. Besides Malayalam, English is also
spoken and understood by majority of the people.
Trivandrum is a beautiful city where the shadows of the past coexist
with the present. A city that is calm yet teeming with vigour. The youth
are aware of their responsibilities and have realized their dreams
through various Organisations . One such being the YMCA- The Young Men?s
Christian Association.
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