Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is bordered on one side by the sea and on the other by the mountains, making it a wonderfully attractive spot to visit in Kerala during the summer. The exotic combination of unique landscape, magnificent beaches, historical sites, magnificent temples, and vast cultural wealth makes this a tourist's dream come true. The numerous religious shrines and mutts dotting the countryside give this city its distinct feel, and pilgrims from all across the country visit here.