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Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family It is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions including the University of Kerala, and too many science and technology institutions, namely Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Technopark and IIST.
Nice to know - Mahatma Gandhi has referred trivandrum as “Evergreen city of India“.
Things to do
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Agasthyakoodam
Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Veli Tourist Village
Ponmudi
Napier Museum
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave
Varkala
Koyikkal Palace
Best time to visit - October to February: October and November are generally pleasant and sometimes light rain showers are observed during these two months. November onwards, the winter season starts in Trivandrum but the overall temperature does not drop below 18 degree Celsius.
Earning a title of 'Cultural Capital of the Arab World' by UNESCO in 1998, the city of Sharjah is best known for preserving its culture, tradition and heritage. Its Art Museum is world-renowned while fascinating buildings in the Heritage Area are immersed with Emirati history.
Away from the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the city offers a plethora of entertainment and amusement options including well-maintained museums, beautiful mosques, Souks and numerous parks. National History Museum and Desert Park is one such place where petting animals is the major highlight for kids and the Science Museum is packed with fun facts and exhibits.
Sharjah is also a shopper's paradise selling its famous Arabic rugs, rugs, gold, silver and precious stone jewellery at its markets including Souq Al Arsah on Cornich Road and Blue Souq, one of the major markets of the city with some 600 vibrant shops. Although rooted with Islamic traditions, the city has maintained a good balance between its traditional roots and 21st-century modern aspects.
Places to Visit In Sharjah
Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park
Al Qasba
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Central Souq (Blue Souq, Souq Al Markazi)
Sharjah Arts Museum
Al Majaz Waterfront
best time to visit Sharjah
Winter from December-February is the best time to visit Sharjah. The season is often tagged as the peak tourist season owing to comfortable weather, no rain and low humidity. The average temperature during this time stays in and around 20 degrees Celsius. Even March and April are suitable for travelling to the country.