Trivandrum, also known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of Kerala and is a sea-side city built on seven hills. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. The city comes to life during the festival season of Onam in August/September, and during the tourist season later in the year.
Thiruvananthapuram has a rich cultural background, with the rulers of Travancore taking an active interest in development of arts and culture. It is also a major academic hub. Apart from being the capital of India’s most literate and socially developed state Thiruvananthapuram is a strategically important city in Southern India. Being the largest city in the south, it is important for both military logistics and civil aviation in the southern part of the country. |
