Aruvikkara Dam one of the important travel and tourism destination in kerala trivandrum.This is
a
famous pilgrim center and tourist spot, situated at a distance of 16
km from Trivandrum central.Aruvikkara dam is
situated on the banks of the Karamana river
The
picturesque picnic spot, Aruvikkara Dam, is a major attraction of
this place. The Durga Temple on the bank of the river has a stream
full of fish that fearlessly come close to the shore to be fed by the
visitors. Aruvikkara dam supplies water to Thiruvananthapuram city.
Trivandrum
International Airport is the nearest airport
Thiruvananthapuram
Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.
Buses
from Nedumangad, Peroorkada and East Fort ply to the dam site.
A
temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a major attraction nearby.
Near the temple there is a small stream full of fish, which
fearlessly come close to the edge of the water to be fed by the
visitors.
Driving Directions
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Head southwest on Pazhanilam Rd( 21 m 1 min) |
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Take the 1st right to stay on Pazhanilam Rd( 1.2 km 3 mins) |
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Turn left onto Nedumangad Aruvikkara Rd( 0.2 km 1 min) |
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Continue onto Vellanad - Aruvikkara Rd( 0.5 km 1 min) |
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Continue onto Keltron - Aruvikkara Rd( 0.4 km 1 min) |
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Continue onto Azhikode Aruvikkara Rd( 1.1 km 2 mins) |
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Continue onto Azhikode Aruvukkara Rd( 0.4 km 1 min) |
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Turn
left
onto Thiruvanathapuram
- Thenmala Rd/SH 2
Pass
by HP Petrol Pump (on the left in 4.9 km)
( 6.5 km 10 mins) |
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Turn
right
at Peroorkada Jct to stay on Thiruvanathapuram
- Thenmala Rd/SH 2
Pass
by Sales Tax Offices (on the left)
( 3.2 km 5 mins) |
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At
Vellayambalam
Jct,
take the 4th
exit onto LMS
Vellayambalam Rd
Pass
by Kerala State Land Bank (on the left in 950 m)
( 1.2 km 2 mins) |
|
Turn
left
at Rama
Rao Lamp Jct
onto MG
Road
Pass
by St George's Orthodox Church (on the left in 1.0 km)
( 1.6 km 4 mins) |
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At
Pulimoodu
Junction,
continue onto Kanyakumari-Panvel
Rd
Pass
by Premier Office Equipments (on the left in 450 m)
( 0.8 km 1 min) |
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At Overbridge Junction, continue onto Mahathma Gandhi Rd( 40 m 1 min) |
|
Turn
left
Destination
will be on the left
( 0.1 km 1 min) |
Special
Attributes
Feeding
the fish at the stream here is believed to cure skin ailments.
Nuisance
The
site is peaceful, and free of irritants.
Dressing
restrictions
Dress
in whatever you find comfortable. But if you plan to visit the temple
as well, make sure you are modestly dressed.
Connectivity
Private
taxi or auto-rickshaw from the city centre.
Enjoyed
by
Families,
Senior Citizens, Backpackers, Kids, Honeymooners
Exposure
You
will mostly be under the open sky of Trivandrum. Though the weather
remains pleasant, it can get quite hot at noon, so you are advised to
carry sunshades, cap, sunscreen lotion and a bottle of drinking
water.
Avoidable
Season
April,
May, June, July
Facilities
You
can enjoy boating on the reservoir.
Things
Not Allowed
No
such restriction
Tip
Begin
early in the day when the weather is pleasant.
Type
of site
Reservoir/Dam/Temple
|
Opening
Time
|
Closing
Time
|
Last
Entry Time
|
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10:00 A.M |
6:00 P.M |
4:00 P.M |
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