Monday, January 17, 2011

The Veli Estuary





On the Shankhumugham Beach, you can see the Devi Temple. It is well maintained. Just one km away is the Veli Estuary, where the Veli River meets the roaring Arabian Sea !

The Veli Tourist Village is a beautiful picnic spot. The VIllage is open from 0800 - 1800 hrs.

This picnic spot offers boating facilities. Paddle boats and pedal boats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon. Speedboats are available for a fast ride on the waters. Children relish the sculpture which tenant the landscape.

Here are the rentals for boats

Speedboat - Rs 150 per head
Safari boat - 15 per head
4 seater pedal boat - 100 per hour
2 seater pedal boat - 80 per hour

Veli Youth Hostel - Ph 2500785

Trivandrum Airport is just 3 kms away from Veli and Trivandrum Railway Station just 8 kms away.

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