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The Bustling Capital Of Kerala Akkulam Boat Club - The lake here, with its boating facilities, is a popular retreat for the city dwellers. A Children's park and Snack bar are the other attractions here. The Fort - Palaces and homes of the former rulers of Travancore (Thiruvithamcur) can be found inside the Fort. These are masterpieces of Kerala architecture and they exhibit the results of outstanding workmanship in wood. .The Kanakakunnu Palace in particular, is a spectacular piece of architecture. Botanical and Zoological Gardens
- The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, supposed to be one of the best in the
country, actually forms a part of the Botanical Gardens. The sprawling Botanical garden
contains many exotic trees and an excellent lake which forms a part of the Zoo.
Established in 1859 AD, the Zoo contains a large collection of animals from India and
abroad. Set amidst shady trees and a forest-like landscape, the animals are provided with
a natural habitat - the best that captivity can give. An aviary and reptile house are the
added attractions here. The aquarium nearby, on the beach, presents an attractive
selection of fish and other marine creatures and plants. Chithira Art Gallery -
Situated within the museum compound, the gallery has one of the best collections of the
work of Raja Ravi Varma, a great force in Indian Art. Notable among the collection are
several Roe rich landscapes, copies of Rajput and Mughal paintings, works from the Tanjore
school of Art and copies of paintings from the Ajanta caves. The gallery also has a fine
collection of miniature paintings from China, Japan, Tibet nad Bali. Veli Tourist Village - Situated near the Thiruvananthapuram airport, Veli with it's beautiful gardens, exquisite sculptures and floating bridge, is a popular recreational centre. There is an exchanting lagoon for swimming. Facilities for boating and other water-sport activities are also provided Ponmudi - Situated at an attitude of 610 m above sea level, ponmudi id a beautiful hill station known for its pleasant climate, tea plantations and enchanting scenery. The deep forest trails are ideal for hiking and trekking. Neyyar Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary - The picturesque location of the dam and the lake has made Neyyar a popular picnic spot. The enchanting Agastyagoodam mountains in this area provide an opportunity for hiking, trekking and mountaineering. Other places of interest around the dam are the Crocodile Farm and the Lion Safari Park. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1958, this sanctuary covers an area of 128 sq. km., including the Neyyar reservoir. The sanctuary has a wide variety of vegetation and landscape, ranging from tropical wet evergreen forest to grasslands. The best way to explore the sanctuary is by boat
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