Veli Beach - Kerala - വേലി ബീച്ച്
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Veli Beach lies 1 km away from Shanghumugham beach, by the side of the Veli lagoon or lake. The Veli lagon is seperated from the Arabian sea by a narrow sand bar. A beautiful park and a floating restaurant attracts tourists. Boating in Fibre Boats through the serene backwater watching the natural beauty of the surroundings is a fantastic experience to anyone who loves nature. There are facilities for Pedal boating, row boating, speed boating, swimming and small parties in Veli.
The Veli tourist village is connected to the Veli beach by a waterfront park with a wooden floating bridge. The swinging effect of this hanging bridge thrills children as well as elders. There are some huge beautiful sculptures in the ornamental park at Veli. There is a playground for children. The Youth hostel which priovides dormitory accommodation for nominal rates is a very convenient place for stay. Veli is easily accessible by road. It is about 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
September to June
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How to Reach
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport is 3 km from here.By Rail
Kochuveli Railway Station (3 km from Veli) and Kazhakuttam Railway Station (4 km) are located to the south and north respectively. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is 8 km away. Veli Railway Station falls on the railway line that connects Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. Passenger trains such as Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam Passenger, Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam Passenger and Madurai-Kollam Passenger have stoppage at this station. Station Code: VELIBy Road
Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station is the nearest main bus terminal.Accommodation
Veli is an beautiful beach with an attractive beach resort on the coast, 9 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It has a boating lake and a small backwaters with facilities for water skiing, diving and boating. Motor boats, paddle boats, rowing boats and ponies are available for hire. The ornamental park has several modern sculptures and there is also a playground for children. Buses go regularly from east Fort to Veli. Veli has a youth hostel offering dormitory style accomodation.This is a long sandy spectacular beach with dense palm groves, at one end. One can cut across the sea waves lashing the shore in passionate fury, or indulge in the luxury of sitting on a sand dune and paddling your feet in the waters. A towering lighthouse overlooks the beach as a symbol of the past.Nearby Places and other Beaches
Places of tourist interest near the station include Veli Beach, Veli Lake, Veli Tourist Village and Shanghumughom Beach.
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