Formerly known as Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram is gateway to one of the most beautiful states in India- Kerala, The climate is pleasant all the year round, though June-November could be very wet. Thiruvananthapuram opens the gates to a world of beaches, mountains, backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries and islands. The city of Thiruvananthapuram presides over one of the most scenic states stretching along the southern coast of the country, with the backwaters of the Arabian Sea reaching deep into the verdant countryside, Kerala offers a fascinating experience.