Tourist Places in Trivandrum - Beaches/Lakes/Waterfalls/Dams

One of my colleagues inquired me about the places to visit in Trivandrum.I found myself thinking for a while.Being in Trivandrum for more than 20 years,I used to visit only certain usual places like Shangumukham,Museum,Zoo,Kanakakunnu etc.At that moment I have decided I will ponder something about this so that next time somebody asks me tourist spots in Trivandrum I can come up with a variety of places.And that is the motivational factor behind this post :)

So let me present you some interesting places as well as some already famous places to visit once you are in Trivandrum categorically.We will start with some of the finest beaches/lakes/waterfalls/dams in this post

1. Kovalam Beach
• 16 km from Trivandrum City
• 3 beaches Lighthouse,Hawah,Samudra seperated by rocks
• Resorts,Shopping area,Yoga.
2. Shankumukham Beach
• 8Km from Trivandrum City
• Near to Trivandrum International Airport
• Skating school,indoor sports complex
• "Jalakanyaka" sculpture By Kanayi Kunjiraman
• Jawaharlal Nehru Traffic Park for Children
3. Azhimala Beach
• A quiet beach around 20 km from City
• Speciality : Ayurvedic Resorts
4. Meenmutti and Kombaikani water falls
• 45 Km and 47 Km from Trivandrum city respectively
• Located near to Neyyar resorvoir
• No transportation towards waterfall after reaching there
• Only Trekking 
• Kombaikani: 2 km upstream of Meenmutti 
5. Neyyar Dam
• 29Km from Trivandrum City
• Boating,Mountainerring facilities
• Lion Safari Park,Crocodile Rearing Centre
6. Aruvikkara Dam
• 16 Km from Trivandrum Central
• This resorvoir supplies water to Trivandrum City
7. Veli Lake
• 11 Km from Trivandrum city
• Tourist village,Boat club etc
8. Akkulam Lake :
•  10 Km from Trivandrum City Central
• Picnic and Backwater destination
9. Varkala Beach
• Pilgrim centre situated 41km from Trivandrum city
• Cliffs,mineral water springs at Papanasham beach are tourist attractions