Thiruvallam
Backwaters
6 km formThiruvananthapuram city
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.
