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.