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Backwaters
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.
Thiruvallam Backwaters, Kerala Backwaters - Reservation Form