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Veli Lagoon & Tourist Village
Veli lagoon, an exciting place for picnics, the Veli Tourist Village is built near the Veli lagoon fringed with greenery and easily accessible by road. Veli is located only 8kms from Trivandrum city. The Tourist Village provides an excellent atmosphere for the relaxing.
A beautifully landscaped garden and facilities for swimming, boating etc on the placid waters of the lake attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
Veli Tourist Village in Trivandrum is surrounded by the Veli lagoon and the Arabian Sea which form of an ideal location for a perfect vacation retreat. A narrow sandbar further divides the Veli lagoon from the main sea. For a few rupees, rides can be had in motor driven safari launches and power boats, or a family can drift about in a pedal – boat or a row boat. There are Kayaks, and even hovercraft, for the more exciting ones. While skimming over the lake, visitors will see the local fisherman ready their boats, working on their nets or polling sand – laden barges.
A small cafeteria serves ice-cream, cold- drinks and snacks, and the ground are dotted with interesting climbing sculptures designed by the well known sculptor Kanai Kunjiraman.
Thiruvallam Backwaters
Thiruvallam is a popular tourist – backwater destination situated just 6km from Trivandrum.This serene backwaters stretch is also very popular for its canoe rides. Killi and Karamana are the two rivers that come together at Thriuvallam, offers its spectators a breathtaking view. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala is also located here, where tourists in large numbers come every year to offer prayers.
Thiruvallam Backwaters are a pleasant sight for the eyes. This destination promises a memorable vacation. Exotic flowers, vegetation, water birds and others are all there to share the scenic beauty of Thiruvallam backwaters with you , on the Thiruvallam Backwaters Tours.
The Veli Tourist Village, sandwiched between the Veli Lagoon and Arabian Sea, lies at a distance of just 8kms from the capital city of Trivandrum and offers a famous picnic spot for those visiting the Thiruvallam Backwaters. The Akkulam Boat Club, again just 8kms away from Trivandrum, offering boating cruises on Akkulam Lake and a park for children is major crowd puller of Trivandrum.
Kappil Backwaters
Located 53km from the Trivandrum and 8 kilometers from Varkala, A convergence of the sea, river and the backwater, this secluded, picturesque spot is worth the visit. This amiable spot is considered as one of the leading tourist’s destination in Kerala.
Kappil Beach is a very lovely place where people come for picnics or evening break this beach is a favorite weekend gateway where u can bathe in the cascading waves and get the pleasure of solitary saunters along the beach.
Kappil Beach stretches along for more than 25acres of land.Kappil Beach is an ideal location for relaxing and rejuvenating your spirits, as you will have plenty of peace and solitude for yourself in this place. The Priyadarshini Boat Club here offers boating facilities.
Akkulam Backwaters
Akkulam is a backwater tourism center just 10 kilometers away from Thampanoor- the heart center of Trivandrum City. Akkulam backwater is an extension of the well known Veli Lake.
On the banks of the tranquil backwaters of Akkulam is a popular tourist village with various leisure options. It is a perfect retreat for the city dwellers of Trivandrum. Those who live a life in multi storied flats and congested dwellings of the crowded city can breathe fresh air and have cool bath in the swimming pool for as low as Rs.15 per person.
All sorts of boats are available for the entertainment of the tourists at very affordable rates. Speed boats, pedal boats, row boats, all very colorful and light even children can handle them with ease.
The calm and serene atmosphere and its unique natural beauty are fascinating for the tourist. The village consists of the Boat Club, Swimming Pool, Children’s Park, An
Anthurium Project and a Snack Bar. There is a fort and a palace in this place which is worth seeing. The palace is rich in wood carving of the old age. There are even house boats for overnight stay on the idyllic scenery of the backwaters.
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