Located at the south western tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram District is bounded by the Arabian sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. He 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. Thiruvanathapuram is the capital of Kerala.Thiruvananthapuram or Syanandoorapuri is built on hills with wide open spaces, sports stadia and low-lying paddy fields.

Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Located near the Napier museum, this art gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali.

The Zoological Park: One of the first zoological parks in India, it is located in a well - planned botanical garden. With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises.

The Kanakakkunnu Palace: This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum The museum building is an architectural splendour. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park.

Science and Technology Museum Complex: The Science and Technology museum, the Government Secretariat, the Kowdiar palace, the Senate house, are some of the other tourist attractions in the city. The exhibits here are related to science, technology and electronics.

Observatory: Located at the highest point in the city, near the Museum Complex 60 meters above sea level, one can have a bird's eye view of the city from here. The second-oldest in the country, is set in 50 acres and is complete with an artificial island, a hanging bridge and an aquarium. Generally, the visiting hours are from 10am to 11pm. Monday closed.

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