The coastal
Earlier, it was the capital of the Ay kingdom (600-1000) and port of earlier
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Location of Vizhinjam (Satellite view)
Vizhinjam Bus Station
Vizhinjam Bus Station is operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Buses ply from Vizhinjam to Thiruvananthapuram, Kattakada, Kovalam and Poovar. The station offers super fast, fast passenger and ordinary buses. Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Vizhinjam Beach
Vizhinjam beach is 2 km away from Kovalam. Ruins of rock-cut temples are the main attraction of Vizhinjam beach. The cave temple consists of half completed carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It was once a commercial center for the Europeans, Portuguese and the Dutch.
The other attractions of the area are the fishing boats and the incessant sound of the waves crashing on the rocks. There are hotels on the beach serving sea food and other delicacies.
Online Train time in Neyyattinkara Railway Station
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Location of Vizhinjam Beach (Satellite view)
Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
Established in 1997, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium showcases some of the world’s rarest and most exotic species of invertebrates and ornamental fish. The coral paradise, cultured by replicating the habitat in its natural form, is a major point of attraction.
Managed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the aquarium is situated at Vizhinjam, an important fishing port in Kerala.
