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Introduction:
The Veli Tourist Village is an attractive beach resort located at about 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. The picturesque village is bordered by the Veli Aakulam Lagoon at the confluence of the Veli Lake and the Arabian Sea. The enchanting lagoon - separated from the sea by a narrow sand bar - attracts thousands of tourists for a Tour to Veli.
A number of water sports, a floating restaurant, an amusement park, speedboats and other facilities have made Veli a much coveted picnic spot and a must-visit tourist destination in Kerala. Some other attractions to greet you on your tour to Veli are a beautifully landscaped garden containing several sculptures and a playground for children. Two scenic hillocks border the east edge of the lake at Veli.
While on tour to Veli, you can enjoy boating on the lake, whereby motor boats, paddle boats and rowing boats are available on rent. There are facilities for swimming, water skiing, diving and other water sports. An 18 acre waterfront park with floating bridge connects Veli village to the Shankhumugham beach, another popular tourist spot. Tourist attractions at Veli also feature a floating restaurant and a small cafeteria which serves ice-cream, cold-drinks and snacks.
The exciting tourist village at Veli is growing increasingly popular with locals as well as foreign tourists. It remains open for visitors from 10 am to 8 pm.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km away.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 8 km away.
Tourist Attractions
Shankhumugham Beach - At a distance of just 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, this beach destination lies in close proximity to Veli Tourist Village, and is a must-visit on your Tour to Veli. A favorite spot among tourists, Shankhumugham beach houses an indoor recreation club, the matsya kanyaka (a gigantic, 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid) and a restaurant shaped like a starfish.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple - This is the most famous temple in Thiruvananthapuram and was built by combining the Kerala and Dravidian style of architectures. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu most interesting temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered an important religious destination for tourists on tour to Veli.
Ponmudi - Situated at an altitude of 915 meters above sea level, Ponmudi is the nearest hill station to Thiruvananthapuram (65 km). This picturesque hill resort is replete with lush green woods, narrow winding pathways and soothing environs. The region is ideal for trekking, bird watching and visiting deer park located close by.
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