Category Archives: Travel and Tourism

Karyavattom & Kazhakkoottam: A Tale of Two Villages

Karyavattom and Kazhakkoottam were once the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city. Eventually, these sleepy villages became a ‘Technopolis‘. The Kerala University campus is 50 years old and Technopark is 25. Technocity and The Sportshub stadium are recent additions. High rise flats … Continue reading

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Kundamankadavu Bridge: Another Cultural Hub in Making in Thiruvananthapuram

Image Courtesy: The New Indian Express The century-old Kundamankadavu bridge in Thiruvananthapuram is set to become a cultural hub. Efforts are on to declare the 119-year-old steel suspension bridge a heritage monument as well. The ancient bridge is still used … Continue reading

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Now, Self-drive to Your Weekend Getaway in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram City is set to have its self-driven vehicles on rent soon. These vehicles would have black registration number plates with yellow alphanumeric characters—the authorized number plates for commercial vehicles with special permits issued by the motor vehicles department. Image Courtesy: WikiHow … Continue reading

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Ponmudi and Veli to Get a Facelift

Tourists can look forward to better recreational and infrastructure facilities at Ponmudi and Veli in Thiruvananthapuram with the government giving nod for works to the tune of ₹4.54 crore. The lower sanatorium, the first stopover of those reaching the Ponmudi … Continue reading

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arteria – Imaging Thiruvananthapuram

arteria-2015, one of the largest public art projects of India, conceived by the District Tourism Promotion Council, Thiruvananthapuram has concepted its first stride. Supported by Department of Tourism, Govt. of Kerala; this mega art, curated by Dr. G Ajith Kumar, … Continue reading

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Hotel of The Week: Hotel GaGo Inn

Hotel Gago Inn, Trivandrum, is a traditional styled accommodation. With chic interiors and beautiful lighting, the hotel has a classic look. Surrounded by temples, palaces and beaches, the modern accommodation is a perfect place to unwind, away from the hustle … Continue reading

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Gulf Air to Resume Services Between Bahrain & Thiruvananthapuram

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched a promotion to mark the start of its flights from Thiruvananthapuram on the 15th December 2013. The promotion is for its passengers who are travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to … Continue reading

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Trivandrum Trip Advisor: Mankayam Falls

Over at the Trivandrum FB page, Divya Dinesh has given some nice insights into leisure spots around Trivandrum and here is one such article.  Particularly of interest for families with kids. Disclaimer: This article is purely advisory in nature and … Continue reading

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Trivandrum Trip Advisor: Kovalam Lighthouse

Over at the Trivandrum FB page, Divya Dinesh has given some nice insights into leisure spots around Trivandrum and thus gave us this idea of user-contributed articles on such spots, which focus more on what to plan for, so we … Continue reading

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Surf’s Up in Trivandrum – with Jonty Rhodes!

You might expect the world’s best fielder to over step on a cricket ground to be wearing whites or colors, on verdant grass, while showing his expertise in sports. Well no! Jonty Rhodes was clad in a black wet suit … Continue reading

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