Located at the south western tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram District is bounded by the Arabian sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. He wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought after tourist destination. Thiruvanathapuram is the capital of Kerala.Thiruvananthapuram or Syanandoorapuri is built on hills with wide open spaces, sports stadium and low-lying paddy fields.

Veli Tourist Village: This picnic spot where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea offers boating facilities. Pedal boats and paddle boats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. For a quick ride over the waters, speed boats are available. Children enjoy climbing over the huge sculptures which dot the landscape.

Akkulam Tourist Village: a picnic spot with boating facilities, this is a place children flock to. It has a well equipped children's park and a paddle pool. There is a swimming pool for adults too.

Secretariat: Built in the Roman architectural style, this is the centre of government administration in Kerala and houses the offices of ministers and the bureaucracy.

Agasthyarkoodam:The Agasthya forest believed to have been the abode of age Agasthya,a character from mythology.Trekking trails Thick forests
Agasthyarkoodam, the spectacular peak in the Western Ghats rises to a majestic 1890 m in the form of a sharp cone. A haven of rare herbs and medicinal plants, its slopes are a breathtaking sight when they transform into colourful glades of the 'Neelakurinji', a flower which blooms only once in twelve years.
Women are not allowed up the peak. The aborigins here believe that sage Agasthya, a mythological character who lived here was a confirmed bachelor, hence they dislike the presence of strange women. The season from December 2'nd week to February is advocated for trekking for which a forest pass has to be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Forest Dept., P.T.P.Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram.
Shanghumugham Beach: Just 8 km from the city, this is a favorite haunt of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Airport and Veli Tourist Village. An indoor recreation club, the matsya kanyaka (a gigantic, 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid) and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are some of the attractions here.

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