The capital of Kerala and one of the largest cities of the state is Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum. It is popular for its attractive beaches. This place is considered one of the richest temples in the world. Padmanabhaswamy Temple is also located here. The city is famous for gold and diamond jewellery, about 70% of the jewelery used in Kerala is manufactured here. The cleanest beaches here include Chavakkad Beach, Natika Beach, Vadanappalli Beach, Snehathiram Beach and Periyambalam Beach.
Poovar island of Kerala is very beautiful. There are floating cottages for accommodation here. You can enjoy a boat trip in Mote Harbour. Various types of cruises are also available here. Kovalam, just 16 kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram, is also famous for its beautiful beaches. Kovalam's huge coconut trees and interesting beaches are the center of attraction. Kovalam is called the paradise of South India.