Aakkulam is a region in
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
city, the capital of
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
state in India. It is about 10 km from
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
city center. situated where the Akkulam Lake joins the sea.
Akkulam Tourist village and Akkulam Boat Club are the major picnic spots in the area. The
LuLu Mall Thiruvananthapuram mall is located here. A small park was recently built near the lake for recreational activities.
The
Southern Air Command of the
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) (ISO 15919, ISO: ) is the air force, air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 Octob ...
is located at Aakkulam.
See also
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Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram
Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala promotes the area's hill stations, Kerala Backwaters, backwaters, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife sanctuaries. The area is a tourism destination and receives chartered flight ...
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Tourism in Kerala
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ''ten paradises of the world'' by ''National Geographic Traveler'', Kerala is famo ...
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References
Tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
Suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram
Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district
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