Sights in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
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Zoological gardens
The modern zoological gardens are among the most impressive in India. There are shaded paths meandering through woodland and lakes, where animals, such as tigers, macaques and lots of bird-life, happily frolic in massive, open enclosures that mimic their natural habitats. There’s a separate reptile house (entrance with zoo ticket), where dozens of the slithery things do their thing and cobras frequently flare their hoods – just don’t ask what the cute guinea pigs are here for.
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Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
This 260-year-old temple is Trivandrum’s spiritual heart. Spilling over 2400 sq metres, its main entrance is the 30m tall, seven-tier eastern gopuram (gateway tower). In the inner sanctum, the deity Padmanabha reclines on the sacred serpent and is made from over 10,000 salagramam (sacred stones) that were purportedly, and no doubt slowly, transported from Nepal by elephant.
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Veli Tourist Park
At the junction of Veli Lake and the Arabian sea, 8km west of the city, the unique Veli Tourist Park showcases strikingly oversized sculptures by local artist Kanai Kunhiraman. It's well-designed, and the ponds, mammoth concrete conches and quasi-erotic curves of the artwork make for an interesting backdrop for a picnic or a stroll.
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Puthe Maliga Palace Museum
The Puthe Maliga Palace Museum is housed in the 200-year-old palace of the Travancore maharajas. The traditional Keralan palace has carved wooden ceilings, marble sculptures and even imported Belgian glass. Inside you’ll find Kathakali images, an armoury, portraits of Maharajas, ornate thrones and other artefacts.
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