Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, is a charming town with an undulating landscape where large public buildings are surrounded by wide avenues and lovely gardens. The most fascinating attractions are the Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, built in the Dravidian style. The fabulous beach at Kovalam is just 11 km away from the city. 55 km south of Trivandrum on the Cape Road, is the fabulous Palace of Padmanabhapuram, set in the wild and beautiful landscape backed by hills.