Akkulam Boat Club

Akkulam Boat Club

Akkulam backwater tourism centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Akkulam is a perfect retreat for the city dwellers of Thiruvananthapuram. Those who live a life in multistoried flats and congested dwellings of the crowded city can breath fresh air and have cool bath in the swimming pool for as low as 15 rupees per head.

Akkulam is a backwater tourism center just ten kilometer from Thampanoor –the heart center of Thiruvananthapuram city. Akkulam backwater is an extension of the well known Veli Lake.

All sorts of boats are available for the entertainment of the tourists at very affordable rates. Speed boats, pedal boats row boats, all very colorful and light even children can handle them with ease.

There is a fort and a palace in this place which are worth seeing. The palace is rich in wood carvings of the old age. There are even house boats for overnight stay on the idyllic scenery of the backwaters.

When at Thiruvananthapuram don’t forget to visit Akkulam which offers five star luxury for peanut prizes! Its just 12 Km from Thampanoor or 3 Km from Ulloor.