A great introduction to Trivandrum. Our guide, Gokul, was well informed, engaging, and shared many interesting perspectives about the city with us. We waljed through many scenic parts of the city and were able to appreciate the nice intermix of gardens, architecture, history, and daily life. The stops at the markets were particularly fun as Gokul told us about the various items being sold and helped us pick out some new fruits to try! Learning about the history and context of Padmanabhaswamy Temple was also a special highlight. The only changes we would recommend are including a quick juice or snack stop along the way (to help make the long walk towards the railway station seem less exhausting in the heat of the day - perhaps a pitstop at Pothys will do the trick), and incorporating more elements of "off the beaten track" history that the walk description hinted at.