Nearest Railway stations: trivandrum Pettah-3km,kochuveli-3km, trivandrum central-6km
Nearest airport-trivandrum
Nearest Beachs-kochuveli-2km,kovalam-14km
others: 3.9 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 5.3 km from Napier Museum,karikkakom Temple is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Ayurvedic Medical College is 3.9 km from the property..500 meaters to kims hospital,1km to city,shopping malls etc...
History
Main article: History of Thiruvananthapuram
Painting by Raja Ravi Varma depicting Richard Temple-grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos being greeted by Visakham Thirunal, with Ayilyam Thirunal of Travancore looking on, during Buckingham's visit to Thiruvananthapuram in early 1880Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient region with trading traditions dating back to 1000 Bce.it is believed that the ships of King Solomon landed in a port called Ophir (now Poovar) in Thiruvananthapuram in 1036 Bce.the city was the trading post of spices, sandalwood and ivory.However, the ancient political and cultural history of the city was almost entirely independent from that of the rest of Kerala. The early rulers of the city were the Ays. Vizhinjam, which is now a region in the present-day Thiruvananthapuram, was the capital of the Ay dynasty. Vizhinjam was an important port city from as early as 2nd century Bc.during the Ay dynasty rule, Thiruvananthapuram witnessed many battles in which the Chola and Pandyan dynasties attempted to capture the port town. After the death of king Vikramaditya Varaguna in 925 Ad, the glory of the Ays departed and almost all their territories became part of the Chera dynasty.During the 10th century, the Cholas attacked and sacked Vizhinjam and surrounding regions.The port in Vizhinjam and the historic education center of Kanthalloor Sala were also destroyed by Cholas during this period.A branch of the Ay family, which had been controlling the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, merged with the Kingdom of Venad in the 12th century.In the late 17th century, Marthanda Varma who inherited the Kingdom of Venad expanded the kingdom by conquering the kingdoms of Attingal, Kollam, Kayamkulam, Kottarakara, Kottayam, Changanassery, Meenachil, Poonjar and Ambalapuzha. In 1729, Marthanda Varma founded the princely state of Thiruvithamkoor and Thiruvananthapuram was made the capital in 1745 after shifting the capital from Padmanabhapuram in Kanyakumari district.The kingdom of Travancore was dedicated by Marthanda Varma to the deity Sri. Padmanabha (lord Vishnu). The rulers of Travancore ruled the kingdom as the servants of Sri. Padmanabha.The city developed into a significant intellectual and artistic centre during this period. The city's golden age was during the mid-19th century under the reign of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal and Maharaja Ayilyam Thirunal. This era saw the establishment of the first English school (1834), the Observatory (1837), the General Hospital (1839), the Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library and the University College (1873). The first mental hospital in the state was started during the same period. Sanskrit College, Ayurveda College, Law College and a second-grade college for women were started by Moolam Thirunal (1885–1924).the early 20th century was an age of tremendous political and social changes in the city. The Sree Moolam Assembly, established in 1904, was the first democratically elected legislative council in any Indian state.Despite not being under direct control of the British Empire at any time, the city featured prominently in India's freedom struggle. The Indian National Congress had a very active presence in Thiruvananthapuram. A meeting of the Indian National Congress presided by Dr Pattabhi Sitaramaiah was held here in 1938.Kowdiar Palace built in 1915 was the official residence of the Travancore Royal Family.The Thiruvananthapuram Municipality came into existence inThe municipality was converted into a corporation on 30 October 1940, during the period of Chitra Thirunal Bala Rama Varma, who took over in 1931.Thiruvananthapuram is a major tourist hub in India.[109] Kovalam and Varkala are popular beach towns located near the city. Other important beaches include Poovar, Shankumugham Beach, Azhimala Beach, Vizhinjam Beach and Veli Beach. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the richest temples in the country. Other places of interest include Agasthyamala rain forests, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kallar, Braemore, Ponmudi hills, Poovar, Anchuthengu backwaters, Varkala Cliffs and Kappil-edava lakes.The city is also known for its unique style of architecture involving Kerala Architecture with British and Dravidian influences. Napier museum, Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy temple, Kuthira Malika palace, Kilimanoor palace and The Trivandrum Golf Club heritage building are examples for this.The main museums include Kerala Science and Technology Museum (with its attached Priyadarsini Planetarium), Napier Museum, Kerala Soil Museum and Koyikkal Palace Museum. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is listed in Unesco's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.Sri Krishna Balarama temple in Pallichal is a landmark by International society for Krishna consciousness. It's on the Nh towards Balaramapuram. This Jaipur modelled temple and redstone work is worth seeing and the ambiance is serene with prayers.
Culture of Thiruvananthapuram:established in 1855, the Napier Museum contains a vast collection of Ancient paintings and archaeological artifactsAttukal Pongala festival marks the world's largest gathering of womenThiruvananthapuram is known as the "Evergreen City of India" because of its green landscapes and the presence of many public parks. Thiruvananthapuram has historically been a cultural hub in South India due to the development of arts, architecture and liberal customs by the rulers of erstwhile Trivandrum. As a testimony to this, renowned artists like Maharaja Swathi Thirunal and Raja Ravi Varma hail from the city.Prominent social reformers such as Sri Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal, Ayyankali, Vakkom Moulavi and C. V. Raman Pillai also are from Thiruvananthapuram.Two of the three Malayalam triumvirate poets, Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer and Kumaran Asan are from Thiruvananthapuram.Annual literature festivals like the Kovalam Literary Festival, are held in the city. Literary development is further aided by state institutions such as the State Central Library, one of the oldest public libraries in India, which was established in 1829,and other major libraries including the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Central library, and the Kerala University Library. Thiruvananthapuram has been a hub of classical music since the days of Maharaja of Travancore, Swathi Thirunal.Thiruvananthapuram is known for many music festivals like the Navarathri Music Festival, one of the oldest festivals of its kind in South India,[129] Swathi Sangeethotsavam, Soorya Music fest, Neelakanta Sivan Music Fest and many other music festivals are organised by various cultural groups.The 111-day-long Soorya Festival is the biggest art and cultural event in Kerala. The Soorya Festival features film festivals, theatre festivals, dance, music, painting and photography exhibitions.16th Iffk 2011 banner at Kairali Theater ComplexThe Malayalam film Industry was started in Thiruvananthapuram. The first Malayalam feature film, Vigathakumaran directed by J. C. Daniel was released in Thiruvananthapuram. J. C. Daniel is considered the father of Malayalam film industry. He also established the first film studio of Kerala, the Travancore National Pictures at Thiruvananthapuram in 1926.The International Film Festival of Kerala (iffk), which is held every year on December, is one of Asia's largest film festivals in terms of viewer participation.In addition to various film festivals, the presence of the Central Board of Film Certification's regional office, many movie studios and production facilities like the Uma Studio, Chitranjali Studio, Merryland Studio, Kinfra Film and Video Park and Vismayas Max contributed to the growth of Thiruvananthapuram as a centre of cinema.Statue of Sagarakanyaka(mermaid) in Shankumugham beachApart from the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the city's architecture is championed by the Napier Museum and Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in India.Other architectural landmarks include Kuthira Malika Palace, Kowdiar Palace, Attukal temple, Beemapally Mosque, Connemara Market, and the Mateer Memorial Church. Thiruvananthapuram was the main centre of Laurie Baker's architecture.Along with the major festivals of Onam, Vishu and Navarathri, Christian and Islamic festivals like Christmas, Eid ul-Fitr and Milad-e-sherif, the diverse ethnic populace of the city celebrates several local festivals like Attukal Pongala,beemapally Uroos, Vettukaad Church Festival, Padmanabhaswamy Temple Aaraattu and Lakshadeepam festival.During the Onam festival, the state government conducts several cultural events for a week in the city.The Attukal Pongala festival attracts millions of women devotees from across India and abroad. It is the largest gathering of women in the world.Germany's Goethe Zentrum, France's Alliance Française and Russia's Gorky Bhavan centres host a wide range of events and programmes throughout the year.The general cuisine of the people is Keralite cuisine, which is generally characterised by an abundance of coconut and spices. Other South Indian cuisines, as well as Chinese and North Indian cuisines, are popular. Being a famous tourist destination, Thiruvananthapuram has many restaurants offering Arabic, Thai and Mexican cuisines.
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is spread overkm2 (82.96 sq mi).The wider Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area comprises Thiruvananthapuram corporation, three municipalities and 27 panchayats, as ofBeing the largest city in India's southern tip region,it is essential for both military logistics and civil aviation in the southern part of the country
Rental Basis: Room with own facilities
Amenities:
Electric stove / cooktop, Seating area, Telephone, Dining table, Dining chairs, Sofa, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Alarm-clock, Towels (free), Free toiletries, Car rental, Shuttle service, View - city, View - nature, View - mountain, Clothes rack, Wardrobe/closet, Bath rope, No swimming pool, No washing machine,
Extra Rooms:
Dining room, Common area, Eating area, Hall, Living room, Pantry, Lounge,
Wheelchair Access: No
Bathroom 1 info not found.
Non Refundable: This is the strictest clause. As soon the booking is confirmed & payment is accepted, booking becomes non-refundable. Zero amount will be refunded to the customer if she or he cancels the booking.
Pets not allowed.
