Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is Kerala's capital, home to the magnificent Padmanabhaswamy Temple with its extraordinary gold treasures, and the classical Kathakali and Koodiyattam performance traditions that are UNESCO-recognized forms of intangible cultural heritage. The city's Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, and the beautiful Kovalam beach nearby make it an excellent Kerala gateway.