The seaside capital of Kerala State, Trivandrum (or Tiruvanathapuram) is surrounded by numerous hills and hillocks on which stand buildings and parks. Trivandrum literally means the “Holy city of Ananta” and is a city of magnificent buildings of ancient and modern architecture. The temple of Sri Padmanabhaswami is one of the most important shrines in the city dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu – his image reclining on Sheshnag, the enormous hooded serpent, Anant.

The city was associated with King Solomon whose ships landed at a port called Ophir believed to be either at or close to the city. Traders have been coming to these parts from China, Arabia and Europe as far back as 190 AD, for spices, sandalwood and ivory. These incidentally still attract visitors who, upon leaving carry back vivid memories of a verdant land, azure seas and of course its beguilling backwaters.

The Muthoot Plaza, Trivandrum stands out sharply as a symbol of modern architecture in Trivandrum, also known historically as Ananta.

The Muthoot Plaza is a 20 minutes drive from the airport and 7 minutes hop from the railway station. It is a stone throw from MG Road's prime shopping. The hotel architecture and styling is cosmopolitan and contemporary.

Places Of Interest :

Sightseeing tour of Trivandrum includes Padmanabhaswami Temple, Zoological gardens, Aquarium and a drive through the city.

Kovalam, 14 kms south of Trivandrum, is one of the finest beaches in India. Kovalam is endowed with unusual beauty. It is ideal for sea bathing and is safe even during the roughest weather. The scenery around is enchanting and the drive to the beach through palm groves is refreshing.

Connectivity :

Getting there by Air
Thiruvananthapuram has both a domestic and an International airport with regular flights from the rest of the country as well as from Middle East and Far East. The airport is 6 kms from the city.

Getting there by Rail
Convenient trains connect Thiruvananthapuram with the rest of the country.