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Angengo | Ponmudi | Agasthyakoodam | Govt. Observatory | Aruvi Waterfalls | Neyyar Dam & Lion Safari Park | Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary | Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary | Kovalam Beach | Sankhumugham Beach | Varkala Beach | Akkulam Lake | Veli Tourist Village | Aanchunthenghu Fort | Padmanabhapuram Palace | Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum | Kanakakkunnu Palace | Koyikkal Palace | Kaudiar Palace | Napier Museum | The National History Museum | Chacha Nehru Children's Museum | The Science and Technology Museum | Government Art Museum | Sree Chithira Art Gallery | Places of Worships | Padmanabha Swamy Temple | Sree Mahadeva Temple | Attukal Bhagavathy Temple | Varkala | Beemapalli | Churches | Mosques
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Sankhumugham Beach
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The beach is located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city and is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, is a favourite spot of sunset watchers. A 35meter long sculpture of a matsya kanyaka is the main attraction of shankumugham. Another one is a starfish shaped restaurant.
Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park provides opportunity for children to learn the traffic rules.
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Varkala Beach
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Varkala is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline.
The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main attractions here. High cliffs border the excellent beach.
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It's a beautiful beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. This beach is rich in mineral water springs that are known for their medicinal value.
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A dip in the holy waters of this beach is believed to purge the body and the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' for this shore. At the break of dawn following the new moon in the Malayalam month of 'Karkidakam', thousands offer 'Vavu Bali', a ritual believed to help the souls of ancestors rest in peace.
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Akkulam Lake
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Akkulam Lake is situated 3 kms away from Ulloor junction, in Thiruvananthapuram city and is only 10 kms away from the Central Railway Station. The spot is developed on the banks of Aakkulam Kayal (lake), which is an extension of the Veli Kayal (lake).
There is a tranquil picnic spot on the banks of the Akkulam Lake. Akkulam is a place of great scenic beauty with a picturesque lake. There is a boat club with over dozens of boats, available for joy riders. The children's park here is one of the biggest in Kerala.
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Lazing on the cool banks or boating on the placid waters are good ways to spend a holiday. There is also a children's park. Akkulam is one of the first picnic spots in the suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram City.
The calm and serene atmosphere and its unique natural beauty is fascinating for the tourist. The village consists of the Boat Club, Swimming Pool, Children's Park, an Anthurium Project and a Snack Bar.
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Charges
- Safari boats Rs. 15 per head, Speed boat Rs. 150 for four persons
- Children's park (Open from 9:30 am - 7:30 pm)
Adult Rs. 2; Children Re.1,
- Swimming pool (Open from 7:30 am - 6:30 pm)
Adult Rs. 15; Children Rs.10.
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