About Veli Tourist Village
Veli Tourist Village is a scenic picnic destination located at the confluence of Veli Lake and the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Situated approximately 12 kilometers from the capital city, it offers landscaped gardens, boating facilities, a floating bridge connecting to the beach, and various recreational activities including pedal boating, horse riding, and a solar-powered miniature train ride.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained park with landscaped gardens featuring sculptures by renowned artist Kanayi Kunhiraman, including a prominent conch shell statue. The site offers pedal boating and paddle boating on Veli Lake, a floating bridge connecting to the adjacent beach, a children's park with playground equipment, horse riding, and India's first solar-powered miniature train. A floating cafe operated by KTDC provides refreshments.
Key highlights
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Floating bridge connecting the lagoon to the beach
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Pedal boating and paddle boating on Veli Lake
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Sculptures by renowned artist Kanayi Kunhiraman
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Solar-powered miniature train ride
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Children's park with playground facilities
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Floating cafe and restaurant
Culture & Context
Features sculptures by renowned Kerala sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman, adding artistic and cultural value to the tourist village
Route
| By air | Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is approximately 3 km away |
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| By train | Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is approximately 8 km away |
| By road |