Thiruvallam
Backwater
Thiruvallam:
(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.
