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Varkala Beach
A dramatic stretch of coastline where dramatic laterite cliffs drop sharply to the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes and shops along the cliff edge.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, India · Asia
About Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vattiyūrkāvu, 39km from Varkala Beach.
Thiruvananthapuram is a city located in Kerala, India. With a population of 788,271, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Thiruvananthapuram sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thiruvananthapuram to your route.
About Thiruvananthapuram
The Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathy temple (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പഴവങ്ങാടി മഹാ ഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രം) is situated at East Fort in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram City, Kerala, India. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha). The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. TheRead more
temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. Other Deities worshiped at the temple include Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja. The temple sculptures include 32 different forms of Lord Ganesha.
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Where is Thiruvananthapuram located?
Thiruvananthapuram is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 8.4855 latitude, 76.9492 longitude.
What is the population of Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has a population of approximately 788,271 people, making it a city in India.
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- Population
- 788,271
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Kerala
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 8.4855, 76.9492
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