Kerala 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.