Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam,Thiruvananthapuram under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the only premier Research Institute in the world, doing research exclusively on tropical root and tubers. It is located at a panoramic location about 12 km away from the heart of the city and is easily reachable by road. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of ‘God’s Own Country’   Kerala, is well connected by road, rail and air. The weather in January is pleasant with the climate having 22-29 ̊C temperature. The picturesque places of Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Veli backwaters, Varkala cliffs  are in approachable distance from the Institute.