Excursion in Trivandrum
A
short distance away from the city's airport is the
Veli Lagoon, a serene
tourist village by the side of a beautiful lagoon. It, also, has a exciting
range of aqua sports facilities to offer.
15 km away from the city is the famous
Kovalam beach. It ranks amongst
one of the loveliest beaches in the world. This sheltered bay is ideal for surfing,
swimming and sun-bathing. Other facilities include Yoga, Ayurvedic massage and
water-sports.Overnight accomodation is available.
29 km from the city is
Neyyar Dam, that houses a mini wildlife sanctuary,
and a crocodile farm. Additional attractions, in the form of boating facilities
and trekking opportunities, make this spot a favourite with tourists.
61 km from Thiruvananthapuram, and 3000 feet above sea-level, is the idyllic
hamlet of
Ponmudi. A popular weekend getaway with the local people, it
boasts of a complex of attractive cottages, and unlimited trekking routes across
the sylvan hills, that embrace it. Overnight accomodation is available.
Kollam, 66 km from the city, was the ancient port of the state, that
received ships from all over the world. The region also houses the Astamudi
Lake, ancient churches, the Thirumullavaram beach and some Hindu shrines. Backwater
cruises to Allapuzha can be organized from here, and modest accomodation for
an overnight stay is available.
Trivandrum Travel Guide
Places To See in Trivandrum
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