Vellarada is a small settlement located about 40 km south-east of Thiruvananthapuram and around 5 km from Kadukkara. With its small hills and acres of paddy fields and rubber estates, the place is noted for its calm and serene atmosphere.
Major tourist spots include a famous Christian pilgrim center, Kurisumala and a Hindu shrine, Kalimata Temple; both on the same hill. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanyakumari, and Kovalam Beach are easily accessible from Vellarada.
