PMG Junction

PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram

PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram

PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram

PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram

PMG Junction or Post Master General Junction is an urban area which lies between Palayam and Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This place used to be the location of the former Travancore Chief Engineer’s Office. Priyadarshini Planetarium, Kerala Legislature Complex, Jimmy George Indoor Stadium and Water Resource (Major Irrigation) Division are the major landmarks. Lourdes Forane Church and Hanuman Temple are the popular religious shrines around this place. Hotel Prasanth provides accommodation facilities to the visitors. National Highway 47 passes through this place. Trivandrum International Airport, (7 km) is the nearest airport. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (4 km) is the nearest railway station.

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Sree O.T.C Hanuman Swami Temple 

Sree O.T.C Hanuman Swamy Temple,
Near PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram

Sree O.T.C. Hanuman Swami Temple is situated at Vikas Bhavan near PMG Junction in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This is one of the most popular Anjaneya temples in Kerala. This temple is located between PMG Junction and Palayam near Kerala Legislative Assembly Complex. This temple enshrines Lord Hanuman as the main deity. Lord Shiva, Lord Ganapathy, Yogeeswaran and Naga devatas are the other deities worshipped in the temple complex. The temple is currently administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

Phone number: 0471 - 2303333

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University Stadium

University Stadium, also known as Kerala University Stadium, is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Established in 1952-53, the stadium is under the administration of the University of Kerala.
This 20000 capacity stadium has a fine synthetic track, which is the first of its kind in Kerala. It is the venue for cricket, football and athletics. Chandrasekharan Nair stadium is nearby.

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Vikas Bhavan Bus Station

Run by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Vikas Bhavan Bus Station is a small bus station situated at PMG junction, in Thiruvananthapuram city. The station operates only short distance services within Thiruvananthapuram city. City fast and city ordinary buses are run from here.
Trivandrum International Airport is 7 km from the bus station. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is less than 3 km from Vikas Bhavan.

Government Law College

Founded in 1875, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the oldest institutions in legal education. It is a short distance from the District Court and even closer to the City Center. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses specializing in various legal disciplines. Regular seminars, practical sessions and able guidance help the students hone their skills as custodians of law.

Barton Hill

Barton Hill is a charming residential locale situated near PMG Junction, in Thiruvananthapuram. Its serene atmosphere and green surroundings and the close proximity with major junctions, hospitals, educational institutions and shopping arcades make it a favored residential center in the city. Barton Hill is less than 2 km from PMG and about a km from Kunnukuzhi.
Govt Law College and Barton Hill Engineering College are two coveted educational institutions based at Barton Hill. Priyadarshini Planetarium and Kerala Legislature Complex are at a stone’s throw from Barton Hill.
The 5 star deluxe hotel, Hotel Mascot, and Hotel Prasanth offer accommodation facilities in the neighborhood. Barton Hill is less than 5 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Trivandrum International Airport is 7 km to the south-west.

Peroorkada

Peroorkada is a crowded township in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, about 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station. It is a major junction, from where four roads lead in four different directions such as east road for Nedumangadu, west for Thiruvananthapuram city, north for getting to M C Road via Mannanthala and south road leads to the hospitals and police station. The main landmarks here include the Government General Hospital, Government Mental Hospital, Peroorkada Post Office, Vasantham Towers shopping complex, Income Tax Office, Government High School for Girls, Government High School for Boys and the town market.
The town has its own bus station from where buses are available for almost every nearby village and town such as Aruvikkara, Vellanad, Karakulam, Nalanchira and Nedumangadu. The nearest railway station and airport are Thiruvnananthapuram Central Railway Station (7 km) and Trivandrum International Airport (15 km) respectively.

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Peroorkada Bus Station

Operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Peroorkada Bus Station is situated on State Highway 2 (Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala road.) Regular services are available from Peroorkada to places such as Aruvikkara, Vellanad, Karakulam, Vattiyoorkavu, Nedumangad and East Fort. The station operates only short distance services with city fast and ordinary buses.
Thiruvnananthapuram Central Railway Station is 7 km from Peroorkada. Trivandrum International Airport is 15 km

Peppara

Peppara is among the popular tourist places of Thiruvananthapuram District, in Kerala. The place is in Nedumangad taluk, about 40 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. It is easily accessible from Vithura on Thiruvananthapuram- Ponmudi road.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a prime attraction here. Spread over an area of 53 sq km, the sanctuary is a home to varieties of wild animals and natural vegetation. Peppara Dam constructed across the Karamana River is the main source for drinking and irrigational purposes to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas.
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station serves the Peppara. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.

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Peppara Dam

Peppara Dam is located at Peppara in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The dam is erected across the Karamana River, a tributary of the Neyyar. Constructed in 1983, it meets the drinking water requirements of the nearby places - Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas.
The dam has a power project with the capacity of 12 MU annually. The lake created by the reservoir covers an area of about 582 ha. The catchment area of the dam forms the forests of Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Peppara is in Nedumangad taluk, about 40 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. The place is easily accessible from Vithura on Thiruvananthapuram-Ponmudi road.

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Peppara Wildlife sanctuary

Peppara Wildlife sanctuary is located 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Nedumangad taluk. Peppara is accessible from Vithurai on Thiruvananthapuram- Ponmudi road. Elephant, gaur, sambar, barking Deer, wild boar, tiger, panther, wild dog, Malabar squirrel, lion-tailed macaque, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur, king cobra, python, darter, little cormorant, pied kingfisher and egret are the main attractions of Peppara. A variety of moths and butterflies are also found here. The sanctuary has extensive natural vegetation ranging from sub tropical forests to tropical evergreen forests. Peppara Dam is constructed across the Karamana river here.
The nearest airport and railway station are at Thiruvananthapuram

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Pachalloor

A small hamlet, Pachalloor is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. Fishing and coir making is the main source of livelihood for the majority of the population.
Dotted with palm trees, Pachalloor village and its surroundings are the main points of interests. There is a lagoon in this village and the famous Pozhikkara Beach is nearby.
Pachalloor village is located near Kovalam. Direct buses are available from Thiruvananthapuram.

Pozhikkara Beach

Pozhikkara Beach, a secluded beach, is located at Pachalloor near Kovalam. This beach is blessed with an endless stretch of golden sand and graciously swaying palm trees.

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Pakalkuri

Pakalkuri is a small hamlet in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is about 55 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and about 8 km from Paripally. Pakalkuri is renowned by the presence of Kalabharati Kathakali Kendra and M. K. K Nair Samskarika Kendra. Pakalkuri is greatly associated with the Ramayana, and the Mahadevar Temple on the banks of the Ithikkara River is revered with the deity of Bharat. Also, Pakalkuri was formerly known as Bharatha-kuri. Baliyam Kunnu, a hill described in the Ramayana is situated near the temple. Velinalloor Sree Rama Swamy temple is only 3 km from here.
Nearby major places are Oyoor, Velinalloor, Pallikkal and Madavoor. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport and the nearest railhead is Varkala Railway Station.

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Pangode

A rare mixture of the rural and the urban, Pangode is located midway between Vazhuthacaud and Thirumala in Thiruvananthapuram. Pangode is at a distance of around 12 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 6 km from the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Bus station. The area is significant since it houses the Pangode military camp. The Gurdwara, Mosque and Hanuman temple in the camp premises are frequented by soldiers and civilians alike. There is also a military hospital which caters to the needs of the soldiers. Pangode Kendriya Vidyalaya is located inside the military camp and it is one of the best schools in the city. The camp area is one of the favourite haunts of early morning joggers and other exercise conscious people of the locality. Pangode military camp premises are maintained beautifully by the army and remains as one of the shady, beautiful spots of Thiruvananthapuram.
The Killi river meanders through this region, blessing both sides, en route to Jagathy. The office of the Asianet, the prime cable television network, is located at Pangode. This area assumed increased significance recently with the establishment of the S.K.Hospital which has already earned a name as one of the best hospitals in the city, providing invaluable service to the city residents. Pangode is blessed by the presence of three famous temples, Kavil Bhagavathi Temple, Sri Sastha Temple and the Edapazhanji Subramanya Temple nearby. This area is a choice location because of its proximity to the Cotton Hill Girls’ High School, the Carmel Girls’ High School, and the Women’s College at Vazhuthacaud. Two major wedding halls of the city, Alakapuri at Edapazhanji Junction and Sri Moolam Club at Vazhuthacaud are within a km radius of Pangode. The main market of the city is also located at Pangode.

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Pangode  Sree Hanuman Swamy Temple

Sree Hanuman Swamy Temple is a fascinating religious spot situated at Pangode near Thirumala in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This temple enshrines Lord Hanuman as the main deity.

The idol was believed to be installed by Brahmasree Swayampoorna, the supremo of divine knowledge, of Punnakamugal Sree Swayampoorna Ashram.
Lord Ganesh and Lord Shiva are the other deities worshipped in the temple complex. Vada Mala and butter are the main offerings at the temple.
Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station are the nearest access points.

Pangode Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a highly revered shrine situated between Pangode and Edapazhanji in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This temple enshrines Lord Ayyappa, also called as Dharma Sastha, as the presiding deity. Separate niches are earmarked for the deities of Lord Ganesh and Nagaraja in the temple complex. The temple is decorated with attractive carvings and murals. The main worship of the temple is Neeranjanam, which is done in order to remove the ' Shani dosham'. Mandala Puja and Makara Sankranti are the major festivals celebrated in the temple. Trivandrum International Airport at Shanghumugham, 7 km from the city is the nearest airport. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (4 km) is the nearby access.

Pangode Sree Kavil Bhagavathy Temple

Sree Kavil Bhagavathy Temple is a famous shrine located between Pangode and Edapazhanji in Thiruvananthapuram. The presiding deity of the temple is Kavil Bhagavathy, an incarnation of goddess Durga.
This temple is also home to the sub deities of Lord Ganesh, Nagaraja and Mantramoorti. The main attraction at the temple is the gigantic Shivling, standing in the middle of a grove. Devotees are allowed to perform abhishek directly on the shivling, which is a rare feature in the temples of Kerala. Kavil Bhagavathy temple also boasts one of the tallest gopurams, compared to other temples in the state.
The annual festival celebrated in the months of March - April is the largest crowd pulling event at Pangode.
Trivandrum International Airport (7 km) and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (4 km) are the nearby major access points.

Parandode

Parandode is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is about 5 km from Aryanad and 15 km from Nedumangad.
St Mary’s Church is a major landmark.
Parandode is about 35 km north-west of Thiruvananthapuram. Regular buses are available from Nedumangadu, Aryanad and Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.

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