Neyyattinkara is municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. The name 'Neyyattinkara' in Malayalam literally means the shore (kara) of Neyyar River. Neyyar River flows from Agasthyarkoodam , the highest peak (1868m above MSL) in southern end of the Western Ghats. The municipality of Neyyattinkara is the major town on the banks of Neyyar River. Neyyattinkara lies 18km to the south of Thiruvananthapuram city on the National Highway 47 to Kanyakumari. The rapidly growing Thiruvananthapuram city has almost reached its outskirts. The town is mostly residential, with lots of service sector establishments. Aruvippuram, the holy land of Sree Narayana Guru is an important pilgrim centre near Neyyattinkara. Neyyar Dam is another popular picnic spot near Neyyattinkara . Neyyattinkara is located at 824N 7705E / 8.4N 77.08E / 8.4; 77.08. It has an average elevation of 26metres (85feet). The town is situated on the Neyyar River, one of the principal rivers...
