Located at the highest point in the city, near the Museum complex 60 metres above sea level, one can have a bird's eye view of the city from here . Built in the Roman architectural style, this is the centre of government administration in Kerala and houses the offices of ministers and the bureaucracy . This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedalboats and paddleboats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. For a quick ride over the waters, speedboats are available for hire.
Children enjoy climbing over the huge sculptures which dot the landscape.
40 for half an hour. It has a well equipped children's park and a paddle pool. There is a swimming pool for adults too. This serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides. This picturesque picnic spot is on the banks of the Karamana river.