Akkulam Tourist Village, located about 11 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, is a popular local attraction for the city dwellers. It is a beautiful picnic spot developed on the banks of the Akkulam lake, an extension of the Veli lake. The tourist village has a boat club, a well equipped children's park, snack bar and a paddle pool. There is a swimming pool for adults. The calm and serene atmosphere attracts a large number of tourists.