Thiruvananthapuram,
the capital city of Kerala state, located in the southern most region of India
is an excellent base to explore the interiors of Kerala. The Kanakakunnu Palace
located in the heart of the city stages many cultural meets and programmes.
The Nishagandhi open-air theatre in the palace compound holds the Nishagandhi
dance festival every year in January. Renowned dancers will perform Bharathanatyam,
Mohiniyattam,
Kathak,
Odissi,
Manipuri,
modern ballet and other folk forms. Artist and connoisseurs of dance from
all over India come to enjoy this cultural treat.
The festival organised by
the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is free and is usually accompanied
with vocal, instrumental or fusion music. The Festival also showcases the
traditional handicrafts of Kerala and the cuisines of India in the adjacent
Sooryakanthi Fair Ground, also within the palace grounds. The crafts show
exhibits souvenirs from Kerala made of bamboo, cane, clay, coconut products
etc and the food festival presents cookery shows by famous personalities.
The dance and music festival gives a fascinating glimpse of India's rich cultural
heritage.
Contact Address : Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala
Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - 695 033
Phone: 0471-2321132
Fax: 0471-2322279
Tourist Information toll free No:1-800-425-4747
Air: The
airport 6kms from down town area is an important entry point into India
with connecting flights to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the West of
Arabian Sea and many other important ports.
Rail: Thiruvananthapuram is an important railway terminus on
the south-western coast with train services from all parts of the country. With
in the region too Thiruvananthapuram is connected with express train services to
all major centres.
Road: At the junction of four National Highways Nos.7, 17, 45
and 47 Thiruvananthapuram is covered by very good network of roads that links
the city to all parts of the southern India.
Thiruvananthapuram,
the capital city of Kerala state, located in the southern most region of India
is an excellent base to explore the interiors of Kerala. The Kanakakunnu Palace
located in the heart of the city stages many cultural meets and programmes.
The Nishagandhi open-air theatre in the palace compound holds the Nishagandhi
dance festival every year in January. Renowned dancers will perform 
