The incredible state of Kerala has been titled undisputedly as 'God's Own Country' as it has been blessed with all of nature's bounty, seen in the greenery, in the backwaters and fabulous beaches. But these are not the only elements which this South Indian State boasts of, Kerala is also world renowned for its lagoon formations and one of the most well known amongst this is the Veli. The beauty of Veli transcends the limitations of every adjective which tries to define it, as the quiet and serene location of Veli almost makes the presence of the Divine felt in the natural elements.

The name Veli is applicable to the lagoon as well as a tourist village that has been developed by the Government of Kerala for giving ultimate satisfaction to leisure and pleasure and nature lovers. The Veli lagoon is separated from the Arabian Sea by a stretch of sand and is the home to the marvelous Shankhumukham beach which is famous for its fantastic sunsets, very rarely seen at any part of India. The sight of the waves relentlessly breaking onto the shore, with the soft white surf gently kisses you feet as if to welcome you is simply breathtaking, as the image is bound to remain with you through every walk of your life. This beach has been provided with places of recreation where you can get the taste of the best of Kerala coconuts that refresh you while the long coconut leaves provides you shade from the bright sun. The amusement and children park on the beach is a favorite with the school children who visit the place quite often. Little away from the shore, the beach is dotted with fantastic sculptures such as the 'matsya kanyaka' or mermaid and a starfish shaped restaurant.

This part of the Veli Lagoon is connected by a floating bridge to the Veli Tourist village, a popular destination with almost all tourists and locals of Kerala. This is a wonderful place to relax and unwind as the greenery and the eighteen acre waterfront transports you to a dreamland. This Veli Tourist village encompasses apart from the waterfront, a landscaped garden that produces a picturesque site. Boating, swimming, picnic and many other activities are entertained in the village. The government has planned to open up a new floating restaurant on the waters providing various cuisines to the visitors.

Veli is located at a very convenient distance from the capital city of Thiruvanathapuram which is just 8 km. If you make Veli your last or first destinations, getting to the airport will be extremely easy as it is only 3 km away from the Trivandrum International Airport. Visit Veli simply to get an experience of a lifetime - you can be ensured that you will not at all be disappointed.

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