The Virgin Vellayani Lake
Close to the lake there is a Devi temple where the festival held only once in three years prolongs 54 days
The picturesque Vellayani village in Thiruvananthapuram district is famed more by 8 sq km spread freshwater Vellayani Lake. The lake is accessible from Kovalam in a boat.
The surroundings of the lake are free from the evil-effects of development though realtors are waiting in the wings to gate-crash.
Close to the lake there is a Devi temple where the festival held only once in three years prolongs 54 days.
During Onam season the lake which is the second biggest freshwater lake in the State is the venue of snake-boat races.