Kerala Destinations:Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram – Facts and Figures

Area	74 sq km
Population	699,872 (1991)
Average rainfall (May–Nov)	170 cm
Languages	Malayalam and English
Best time to visit	September–May
STD code	0471

Location of Thiruvananthapuram :
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, located on the southwestern belt of India, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. The city reaches from latitude 8°29' N to longitude 76°59' E. The place is well linked to almost all the other chief cities of India through excellent rail, road, and air network.

History of Thiruvananthapuram:
Legend has it that the city was associated with King Solomon whose ships were believed to have landed at a port called Ophir. Merchants have been arriving to these parts as early as 190 A.D for trade of spices, sandalwood, and ivory.

The city got its name from the deity at the Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple which is one of the chief landmarks of the city. It is basically derived from the three words Thiru, Anantha and Puram, meaning the town of Anantha. Although no records of the history of the temple are available as such, the temple is said to be several thousands years old.

Thiruvananthapuram rose in popularity and prominence in the 18th century when the capital was transferred here from Padmanabhapuram. The former kings of the then Travancore State, taking on the name of Padmanabhadas (servant of Lord), had devoted themselves totally to the service of the Lord who is believed to reside in the temple here.

Tourist Attractions in Thiruvananthapuram:
The city of Thiruvananthapuram offers several tourist attractions that deserve a visit or two. Among them most important are Kovalam Beach, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum that need to be visited on your tour to this place.

Wayand Wild Life Sanctury

The Indian State of Kerala abounds in forest and wildlife. The state lies at the backdrop of the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges with a temperature ranging from 13°C to 32°C. The sanctuary lies near the protected areas of Nagerhole and Bandipur Sanctuary in Karnataka and is a wonderful place to spend a leisurely vacation. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala also forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve and covers a total area of about 344 square km. Average rainfall in this sanctuary is about 2000mm.

Species found in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala:
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala was declared a sanctuary in the year 1973. The sanctuary is drained by several rivers; the most prominent ones include the Cherupuzha, Bavali puzha, Kabani River, Kannaram puzha, Kurichiat puzha, and Chedalathu puzha rivers. The vegetation of the sanctuary comprises mostly of South Indian Moist Deciduous forests and West coast semi-evergreen forests and includes teak, eucalyptus and Grewelia plantations. The major flora species found in this sanctuary include the Tectona grandis, Terminalia sp, Dalbergia latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Grewia tiliaefolia, Adina cordifolia Cirmamum zeylanicum, Pterocarpus marsupium, and Vateria indica. Over 45 species of mammals, 203 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles, and 59 species of fishes are found here. The fauna species found here comprises of Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Panther,Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur, Bonnet macaque, Common langur, Wild dog, common otter, and Malabar giant squirrel.

Best Time to visit Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala:

Although the sanctuary is open throughout the year, the best time to visit the sanctuary is between December and May. 

How to reach Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala:

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is accessible from both Kozhikode Airport and Kozhikode Railway Station. If you are an International traveler, you can come to this sanctuary from the Cochin International Airport. The city has a well developed road network with bus and car services connecting the airport and the

railway station to the sanctuary. 

Where to stay:
There are several rest and dormitory at Mukkali which provides accommodation and lodging facilities to the guests. Besides, there are budget and economy hotels around the Wildlife Sanctuary where the guests can meet their accommodation and dining needs.

Where to stay:

There are several rest and dormitory at Mukkali which provides accommodation and lodging facilities to the guests. Besides, there are budget and economy hotels around the National Park where the guests can meet their accommodation and dining needs.