Aruvikkara, located around 25.3 km away from Kovalam, is one of the popular attractions in the region. This village is located on the banks of Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram District. The main attraction of this place is the ancient Bhagavathi Temple, which is dedicated to goddess Durga. Visitors can see a stream of water flowing in front of the temple. This stream contains large fishes, which are fed by devotees visiting the shrine. The headquarters of the Wellington Water Distribution project is based at this place. This tourist attraction also features the Aruvikkara dam (mini dam), which provides water to Thiruvananthapuram.