Akkulam Tourist Village

Location      : About 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, south    Kerala.
Attractions : A backwater destination and a beautiful picnic spot.

This is an extention of the big lake by name Veli-A beautiful picnic spot developed on the banks of Akkulam lake, with a well equipped childrens park boating facilities,aswiming pool for adults the paddle pool is a real attraction fokr children

Failies with kids Akkulam at Veli is in any way the ideal spot for spending a whole day far from the makking crowds.The calm and serene atmosphere at Akkulam and its unique beauty are a fascination for tourists.

Timings and rates:

* Boat rentals: 10:00 to 17:00 hrs; Safari boat : Rs.15 per head per cruise; Speed boat: Rs.150 for four persons per cruise.
* Children's park: 09:30-19:30 hrs; Adults: Rs.2 ; Children: Re 1.
* Swimming pool: 07:30-18:30 hrs; Adults: Rs.15; Children: Rs 10.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram, about 10 km from the tourist village.
Nearest airport            : Thiruvananthapuram international airport, about 7 km from the tourist village.