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Thiruvananthapuram
A Day At Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach
Waves, the red-and-white lighthouse and a slow sunset on Kerala's best-known beach.
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala and its southernmost district. The old city grew around the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East Fort, and museums like the Napier Museum keep the story of the Travancore kings.
Just south of the city, Kovalam's crescent beaches and lighthouse draw travellers, while Varkala to the north is known for its red laterite cliffs above the sea.
Coordinates: 8.5241° N, 76.9366° E
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is close to the city. Thiruvananthapuram Central is the main railway station.
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Best time to visit: October to March.
Follow the strict dress code at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Swim only in the flagged, lifeguarded zones at Kovalam.
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Waves, the red-and-white lighthouse and a slow sunset on Kerala's best-known beach.
