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Veli Tourist Village

Veli Tourist Village is a popular Thiruvananthapuram picnic destination where Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea. Landscaped gardens, boating, a floating bridge, children’s play areas, sculptures and a floating café create an easy family outing. The lagoon, beach connection and backwater scenery provide a distinctive mix of coastal and inland-water experiences within a short drive of Keralam’s capital.

Thiruvananthapuram Veli
Veli Tourist Village
Veli Tourist VillageThiruvananthapuram, Keralam
ExperienceBackwaters
PIN Code695021

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Veli Tourist Village is a family-friendly lakeside attraction in Thiruvananthapuram where Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offering boating, landscaped gardens, a floating bridge, play areas and coastal views.

Veli Tourist Village is set at the mouth of Veli Lake in Thiruvananthapuram district, where the lagoon approaches the Arabian Sea. The destination is built around a landscaped garden on the southern bank and offers a relaxed mix of boating, walking, play areas and coastal scenery. A floating bridge links the garden side with the beach, while pedal boating, children’s facilities, sculptures and a floating café add to its appeal for families.

Keralam Tourism also highlights a solar-powered miniature train that runs through the grounds and gives visitors another way to enjoy the waterfront setting. The lagoon is separated from the sea by a sandbar, producing the characteristic meeting of backwater and coast that makes Veli visually distinctive. Located close to Thiruvananthapuram city and the airport, Veli is an accessible half-day destination and can be combined with nearby Akkulam for a broader look at the capital region’s lakes and backwaters.

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  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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