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A multipurpose stadium used mainly for cricket. It is the major venue for the Kerala cricket team, and various national and international cricket matches are held here. It has a seating capacity for 50,000 spectators.
The Greenfield International Stadium Thiruvananthapuram, officially known as The Sports Hub, Thiruvananthapuram, is a multi-purpose international stadium located in Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India. Built on 36 acres of land leased from the University of Kerala, it is the country's first DBOT model outdoor stadium, boasting a seating capacity of approximately 50,000 spectators. Primarily utilized for international cricket and association football, the world-class facility is recognized as India's first fully eco-friendly stadium. It has hosted key sporting events, including the 2015 SAFF Championship and various high-profile international cricket fixtures, and was awarded the prestigious David Vickers Award for New Venue of the Year at the 2016 Stadium Business Awards in Madrid, Spain.
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Veli Lake and Tourist Village
A lake blending into the beach, almost as if it were teasing the sea. This area features boating, horse riding on the beach, a floating bridge, a shallow pond where you can feed the fish, and beautifully maintained gardens. It's an excellent destination if you are interested in water adventure sports. A long breezy stroll on Veli beach with its kilometres of the orange beach is precious. Take note, as you move past the 'Tourist Village' zone you'll come into areas where the locals live by the beach, they may question you. They're trying to be friendly to the 'new face', so feel free to chat up or move on giving them a friendly wave! Here you can witness the fishermen sail back in the evening and mend their nets. Perhaps join the local kids in a game of beach ball or cricket. There is a strip on the left of the boating club where you can find sea eagles circling in the air, it is a majestic sight to see them swoop in for their prey, and then devour it mid-flight.
One of the largest planetaria in India and rated as one of the best horizontal planetaria of the world. It has a collection of astronomical science objects from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Two major shows regarding various secrets of universe are done daily. It has a good Sky Theatre, a large conference hall and is the location of regular space-related programmes.
This museum depicts the history of South Asian Legislature assemblies. The building was once the headquarters of Travancore Royal Nair Brigade (Travancore Army). Today its galleries can give a detailed look into history of South Asian legislature activities and process.
The new legislature assembly complex, called Niyamasabha (Law House in Malayalam), is a modern structure located in heart of the city. It's famous for the classical Kerala architecture with ornate teak works, a unique Kerala styled dome, exquisitely designed interiors and a vast expanse of greenery around it. A photo shoot before this structure is an excellent addition to your travelogue.
In Kowdiar, this is the current, official residence of the Travancore Maharajas and royal family. It is off-the-limits for public. However, a friendly guard may let you inside to have a glimpse of this large architectural wonder built in mixture of Saxon-Travancore styles. The public however can enter into Panchavadi, the resting place of Late HH Maharaja Chitra Thirunal, the last and popular king of Travancore.
This is the first zoo India opened in 1843, as a concept of Palace for wildlife. Situated in the Museum compound, this area has a rich botanical garden. There are a wide variety of animals, plants and birds. It has a separate reptile park and butterfly garden.