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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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“Shikaras” for Lake Cruise in Thiruvananthapuram

Circuit links Kadinamkulam, Anchuthengu, Akathumuri lakes Kerala Tourism is to launch three-hour cruises for tourists from Kadinamkulam to Akathumuri by developing a backwater tourism circuit linking Kadinamkulam, Anchuthengu, and Akathumuri lakes. Starting from Perumathura, 29 km north of the capital … 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: Uday Suites

Uday Suites is the new addition to the World Luxury Hotel Award Winning R R Holiday Homes’ family. The majestic construction, the garden and the large pool creates a calm and idyllic ambience. A perfect place to relax, the hotel … 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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Photo: Snow fall at Trivandrum, courtesy Shantigiri Ashram

Shantigiri Ashram entry fee to Snow Pavilion: 40 for adults and 30 for kids Photos by bijupost@yahoo.com

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Ponmudi: Helicopter Service to be looked into, Chief Minister

Chief Minister Ooomen Chandy has said that the possibility of setting up a helipad at Ponmudi and commencement of helicopter service to link it with other tourism destinations in the state will be looked into. He was speakling after laying … Continue reading

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Hotel of The Week: Kovalam Beach Hotel

True hospitality has always been the fabric of the Kovalam Beach Hotel, a Superior Heritage Boutique Hotel situated on Kovalam Beach, one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the world. The hotel is overlooking the clear blue water of … Continue reading

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