Mannanthala

Mannanthala is a calm residential area in Thiruvananthapuram. It is around 10 km from the city center and is 4 km from Kesavadasapuram.

The Government Press is the major landmark of Mannanthala. Other attractions include Vayambachira Pond, a stadium, Juhanon Mar Thoma Study Centre, Anandavalleswaram Devi Temple and Ranigiri Church. Major educational institutions such as Mar Ivanios College, Mar Baselios College of Engineering, St Thomas Residential School and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya are within a short distance from here. Bhavani Arogyaniketanam and Samuels Holiday Homes are other points of interest.

Mukkola is just 2 km away in the east, which leads to Peroorkada via Kudappanakunnu. To the north is Vattappara (5 km) and to the south is Nalanchira (2 km) on the MC Road connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kottarakara. Powdikonam is about 3 km west of Mannanthala via Keraladithyapuram, which connects National Highway 47 at Sreekariyam.

Buses ply frequently towards Mannanthala from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram City Bus Station. The nearest railhead is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the airport is Trivandrum International Airport.