veli tourist village

On the outskirts of Kerala’s capital city, by the side of the placid waters of Veli lake, the Tourist Village and Boat Club attracts the city people and tourists. Veli, developed as a major tourist spot by providing facilities for pedal-boating, row boating, swimming, get together, etc. Is just the right place for an exciting outing. The Youth Hostel at Veli which is hardly three km, from the international airport, provides inexpensive dormitory type accommodation. Veli, with its palm fringed lake is easily accessible by road.

The youth hostel takes care of food and accommodation at Veli. A beautifully landscaped garden and facilities for swimming, boating, etc, on the placid waters of the lake attract hundreds of visitors everyday

           The Veli Tourist Village, built at the meeting point has abundance of fish ponds,wading pools and landscaped gardens, along with facilities for boating and water sports. A children's park around the floating bridge connects the village to the beach.

          This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedalboats and paddleboats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. For a quick ride over the waters, speedboats are available for hire. Children enjoy climbing over the huge sculptures which dot the landscape

.Visiting hours: Open 0800 - 1800 hrs.

Boat rentals (1000 - 1730 hrs):

Safari boat: Rs. 15 per head
Speedboat: Rs. 150

Pedalboat:
4 seater - Rs. 50 for half an hour;
2 seater - Rs. 40 for half an hour.

Nearby is the Shankhumukham beach skirting theThiruvananthapuram International airport.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 8 km.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km.

Location: About 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram city.

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