Vallikavu is a small village in Kollam District of Kerala. Vallikavu is chiefly inhabited by the fishermen community and is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Karunagappally and 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Kollam. Amritapuri is an important place here. It is the residence and headquarters of a global spiritual empire Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.[citation needed] The Amrithanandamayi Ashram, an international pilgrimage destination known for its educational and medical institutes,[citation needed] is a major landmark here. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport. Karunagappalli railway station serves Vallikavu. Regular buses connect the village with Karunagappally, Ochira and Kayamkulam.
