NISHAGANDHI DANCE FESTIVAL

Place : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Venue : Nishagandhi Theatre, Kanakunnu palace compound.
Date : From February 21st to 27th

Thiruvananthapuram, capital city of Kerala is located in the southern most region of India. It is an excellent base to explore the interiors of Kerala. The Kanakakunnu Palace here is used to stage many cultural meets and programmes. The Nishagandhi open-air theatre in the palace compound holds a dance festival every year, from February 21st to 27th. Renowned dancers will perform Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, modern ballet and other folk forms. Artist and connoisseurs of dance from all over India come to enjoy this cultural treat. The festival organised by the Tourism Development Corporation is free  and is usually accompanied with music. It gives a fascinating glimpse of India's rich dance heritage.

How to get there
Air:  The airport  6kms from down town area is an important entry point into India with connecting flights to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the West of Arabian Sea and many other important ports.

Rail: Thiruvananthapuram is an important railway terminus on the south-western coast with train services from all parts of the country. With in the region too Thiruvananthapuram is connected with express train services to all major centres.

Road: At the junction of four National Highways Nos.7, 17, 45 and 47 Thiruvananthapuram is covered by very good network of roads that links the city to all parts of the southern India.