The archaeologically famous East Fort, which was built by the Maharajas of Travancore, is situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. East Fort is 5 km away from the Trivandrum International Airport and is close to the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. The city bus stand is located at East Fort, near the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The main shopping and commercial centers of the city are situated on M G Road between East Fort and Palayam. The CVN Kalari Sangham, Gandhi Park, Putharikandam Maidan, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple are the other major landmarks. Accommodation facilities at East Fort are available at Hotel Saj Lucia.