Located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, the Shankhumugham Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village.
An indoor recreation club, the 'Matsya Kanyaka', a gigantic 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are the major attractions here. The long stretch of clean sand is located near the airport. The water here, however, is not suitable for bathing.
Air: Nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram Rail:Nearest Railway Station is Thiruvananthapuram 8 Kms From City Road: 8 Kms From Thiruvananthapuram City.The roads too are good and connect Kerala's capital with cities in south India and elsewhere.
