Vellayani Lake
വെള്ളായണി കായൽ
The largest freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram district, with lakeside roads, rice paddies and lotuses, a popular spot recently for sunset and cycling
Vellayani Lake is only about 7 km from Kovalam. The lake is broad, surrounded by coconut palms and rice fields. After the monsoon, lotus leaves cover much of the water, and fishermen row small boats to pick lotus stems. The roads and viewpoints around Punchakkari beside the lake have become popular on social media, making it ideal for evening cycling and sunset photos. You can also ask local fishermen to row you across the lake (price negotiable). Facilities are basic, and there is no official visitor centre. You can reach it by tuk-tuk from Kovalam and enjoy the countryside along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kovalam Beach
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
- Kuthiramalika Palace
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Beemapally Mosque
- Napier Museum & Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Kanakakkunnu Palace
- Thiruvananthapuram Zoo