Though many travellers head straight for Kovalam, 13 km (8 miles) away, there are several good reasons for making Trivandrum the starting point of your Kerala tour. This is the state capital, and has been so from the days of ...

This is a tiny seaside town, with one main street. Sights are few, but walks are interesting. Stay for at least one sunrise and one sunset, and during the day try the following jaunt.Beach Tour (on foot, 3/4 hours) Sunrise ...