Located in the southwestern tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram is bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. Named after Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu, the city is home to many ancient temples. But the landmark is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple around which the city has been built on seven low hills. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and
northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline with internationally
renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought-after tourist destination. Clean and green, Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
ACCESSIBILITY
Telephone access code: +91-471
Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (6 km from the city) has over 30 air links with convenient connections to Colombo, Maldives, Singapore and the Middle East. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate domestic flights to different parts of the country
Airline offices: Airport Authority of India Ph: 2501424 • Indian Airlines, Mascot Jn Ph: 2316870, 2501537 • Jet Airways, Sasthamangalam Ph: 2721018 • Jet Airways (Airport) Ph: 2500710 • Air India, Vellayambalam Ph: 2310310, 2501426 • SriLankan Airlines Ph: 2471810 • Oman Airways, Kowdiar Ph: 2437017 / 18 • Kuwait Airways, Vellayambalam Ph: 2720013, 2500434 (Airport) • Saudi Arabian Airlines Ph: 2721321 • Silk Air Ph: 2554144, 255144, 2504141 • Qatar Airways Ph: 3919091, 3919092 • Kingfisher Ph: 2508822 • Etihad Airways Ph: 3010000-5 • IndiGo Ph: 2500239
Rail: There are direct trains from Thiruvananthapuram to all the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in India. • Railway enquiry Ph: 132
Road: Long distance buses operate from the Central Bus Station at Thampanoor, opposite the Railway Station • KSRTC Ph: 2323886. Short distance buses operate from the City Bus Station, East Fort Ph: 2575495 • Taxi fare*: Minimum charge Rs. 250 (Non A/c) and Rs. 300 (A/c); Rs. 7 per running km (Non A/c) and Rs. 8 per running km (A/c) • Autorickshaw fare*: Minimum charge Rs. 12; Rs. 7 per running km
Tourist Information Offices:
Tourist Facilitation Centre, Department of Tourism, Park View Ph: 2321132
Tourist Information Centre, Railway Station, Thampanoor Ph: 2334470
Tourist Information Centre, Domestic Airport Ph: 2501085
Tourist Information Centre, International Airport Ph: 2502298
Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kovalam - Ph: 2480085
Tourist Reception Centre (KTDC), Thampanoor Ph: 2330031
Central Reservations (KTDC), Hotel Mascot Ph: 2316736
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Vellayambalam Ph: 2315397 Fax: 2313606,
Website: www.dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com
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Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - 695 033
Phone: +91-471-2321132 Fax: +91-471-2322279.
