Vilavancode taluk, Poovar

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Vilavancode taluk is a taluk located in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Vilavancode. The taluk was among several in Thiruvananthapuram district that with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 were transferred from Thiruvananthapuram district, Travancore-Cochin State to the newly created Kanyakumari district of Madras State. The present Tahsildar of Vilavancode is Mr. Abraham Denny ()

Coordinates: 8°20'42"N, 77°2'31"E

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Vilavancode taluk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vellayani Lake, Vizhinjam lighthouse, Kovalam, Vizhinjam Cave Temple.

5.5 miNW
Lake, Body of water, Park
Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram
141 min walk • Nestled in the serene outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India, lies Vellayani Lake, a picturesque freshwater body that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling urban life. This expansive lake, the largest in the district and the second...
5 miNW
Lighthouse
Vizhinjam lighthouse, Thiruvananthapuram
128 min walk • The Vizhinjam Lighthouse stands as a guiding beacon in the coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram, India. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, this towering structure serves as a crucial navigational aid for the bustling Vizhinjam Port.
5.1 miNW
Town, Area
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
131 min walk • Kovalam, nestled in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the southern state of Kerala, India, is a serene and picturesque coastal area renowned for its idyllic beaches, lush palm groves, and a laid-back atmosphere. This once tranquil fishing village has transformed into a...
4.3 miNW
Temple
Vizhinjam Cave Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
111 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram, the Vizhinjam Cave Temple stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural and religious heritage. This ancient rock-cut shrine, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, is a significant example of the early rock-cut...
4.2 miNW
City, Area
Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram
108 min walk • Vizhinjam is a region located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala in India. It is located 16km south west from the city centre and 17km south of Trivandrum International Airport along NH66.
5.9 miNW
Town, Beach
Ashok Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
151 min walk • Kovalam is a region in the city of Trivandrum, around 13 km southwest of the city center, whose beaches are a tourist destination.
5.1 miNE
Temple
Amaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple, Neyyattinkara
130 min walk • Amaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva is situated on the banks of the Neyyar at Amaravila of Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala state in India.
4.2 miNW
Harbor
Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram
107 min walk • The Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, also known as the Vizhinjam Port is an under construction port on the Arabian Sea coast at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It will become the deepest port in India having natural draft depth of 24m.