Poovar is a tourist destination located in the Trivandrum district of Kerala. Kerala tour packages include this place in their tourist destinations as this village beach marks the southern tip of the Trivandrum. Vizhinjam (a natural harbour) is very close to Poovar. Using the high tides the estuary in Poovar connects to the sea.
The natural environment of the Poovar is very calm and soothing which is a major attraction for the tourists. The golden sands along the beach, the formation of Kerala backwaters and the presence of exotic wildlife in Poovar makes it a much sought after tourist destinations in Kerala.
You can experience the exquisite boating trips in this part of Kerala. Kerala tourism industry gets a good revenue from such boat rides.
The Neyyar River joins the Arabian Sea in this area of Kerala. The exact location of the Poovar beach is 12 Kms from Kovalam. Poovar is a kind of coastal village where you can see and observe the life of coastal people very closely.
How To Reach Poovar
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest and most convenient to reach Poovar. Located around 30 km away from Poovar Backwaters. Many Domestic and International airlines are operating frequent flight to Trivandrum.
By Road
A good network of road is connected to Poovar from different tourist destinations in Kerala. Trivndrum Central Bus station is the nearest major bus station and its located 27 km away.
By Rail
The nearest Railway station to Poovar backwaters is Trivandrum Central Railway Station, about 27 km away from Poovar.
