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The Southernmost district of the state
, Thiruvanathapuram is bounded by wooded highlands of the Western Ghats
on the  east
and northeast and the Arabian sea on the west.
A long Shoreline with secluded internationally
renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural
heritage give this district some of the most enchanting picnic spots.
The main
backwater areas of Thiruvanthapuram are Thiruvallam, Veli Tourist
village, Akkulam Boat Club. |
THIRUVALLAM
(6 Kms from Thiruvanathapuram city) |
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This serene
backwater stretch , enroute to Kovalam is famous for its canoe rides.
Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rivers - Killi and Karamana .
A temple dedicated to Parashurama , the legendry founder of Kerala, is
located here. |
VELI
TOURIST HOME ( 8 kms from Thiruvanathapuram city) |
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The Veli
Tourist Village is sandwitched between the Veli lagoon and the Arabian
Sea. The lagoon here is seperated from the sea by a narrow sand bar.
Facilities at the village include water sports in the lagoon and an 18
acre waterfront park with a floating bridge that connects the village
to the beach.Ph: 0471 - 500785. Open 1000 - 1700 hrs. |
| BOATS |
RENT |
| Safari Boat |
Rs. 10/-
per head. |
| Speed Boat |
Rs. 120/-
per person. |
| Pedal Boat
(4 seater) |
Rs. 50/-
for half an hour |
| Pedal Boat
(2 seater) |
Rs. 40/-
for half an hour |
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AKKULAM
BOAT CLUB (8 kms from Thiruvanathapuram city) |
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This is a very
popular picnic spot with boating facilities on the lake and a
children's park with a swimming pool. Ph: 0471 - 443043 (Open
10:00 - 17:00 hrs) |
| BOATS |
RENT |
| Safari Boat |
Rs. 15/-
per head. |
| Speed Boat |
Rs. 150/-
for four persons. |
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| ENTRANCE |
RENT |
| Chidren's
Park |
Rs. 2 for
adults , Re. 1 for children |
| Swimming
pool |
Rs. 15 for
adults , Rs. 10 for children. |
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