The capital city of Kerala is best known for its historic monuments and temples. Part of the erstwhile Trvancore Kingdom which ruled Thiruvananthapuram, it is adorned with Padmanabhaswamy Temple, forts and museusms depicting the life and culture of this place. Kovalam and Varkala beaches are two other attractions to be seen, along with natures bounty in the wildlife sanctuaries and protected reserve forest destinations or Neyyar, Peppara, and Shendurney wildlife sanctuaries.