Thiruvallam Backwaters
This serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is
famous for its canoe rides.
Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rives- Killi and
Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the
legendary founder of Kerala, is located here.
Veli tourist Village:
(8 km from thiruvananthapuram city): The Veli Tourist
Village is sandwiched between the Veli Lagoon and the
Arabian Sea. The lagoon here is separated from the sea
by a narrow sand bar.
Facilities at the village include water sports in the
lagoon and 18 acre waterfront park with a floating
bridge that connects the village to the beach.
Akulam Boat Club:
(8 km from Thiruvandanthapuram city): This is a very
popular picnic spot with boating facilities on the lake
and a children's park with a swimming pool.
