Poovar Tour with Travel Guide

Poovar —Amazing place of Natural Bliss and Nature’s Splendor

Poovar (Kerala) Tour with Travel Guide

Poovar is an incredible rustic town located 27 km from the heritage city of Thiruvananthapuram. It comprises unspoiled, unexplored sand beaches with a golden touch as well as sensational backwaters of Kerala. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit. Poovar is among the beautiful destinations of  Kerala.

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Also called a fishing village, the splendid and exotically touchy Poovar island is in the midst of the Arabian Sea as well as the Neyyar River. If you hire the boat at the time of sunset, you can move to the mangrove forest of backwaters and this will be a  memorable must-do activity. You can come here through Kerala backwater trip packages. The cost of the boat ride will be around INR 4000 or more. Here you find some splendid resorts as well as hotels that are known for the hospitality they provide. You can come here through Kerala holiday packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Poovar beach is a calm beach and you can approach it by boat. Swimming is permitted here all over the year but is prohibited during monsoon months. This is among the wonderful beaches of Kerala and is a science beach.

Best time to visit Poovar

The best time to see Poovar Island is during the winter season from November - February as during this time, the temperature is between 19 - 33 degrees Celsius and you have mesmerizing weather that will provide you joy. With the crisp as well as the chillness in the air, Poovar is much visited at this time of the year. Monsoons starting from June to October are also another good time to visit Poovar as the region is engulfed with lush greenery during this time duration but it is a bit hot as well as humid. With a mild tropical climate, Poovar offers mild and warm summers. But you should not prefer to visit this island in summer as the mercury shoots up to 37 degrees Celsius. You will feel uncomfortable exploring it during this season. You can come to Poovar through the Kerala holiday tour package.

How to reach Poovar?

You can easily reach Poovar from Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is connected to other parts of India by rail, road, and air.

Places to see and things to do in Poovar

Poovar Beach

An exotic beach having golden sand as well as a gentle breeze and is located between the mesmerizing River Neyyar and the Arabian Sea. The splendid coconut palms add to the excellence of this perfect beach and you can access it through a water taxi. This is among the beautiful beaches of Kerala.

Here you have multiple choices for relaxing, the beach does not participate in watersports because of the fishing population.

Thirparappu Falls

Situated at 55 kilometers from Kanyakumari, the exotic cascading waters of the Thirparappu Falls is an enchanting sight. This waterfall is manmade and drops from an elevation of 50 feet. The water is stored in a quaint pool, a good spot to frolic around, and children love it. The falls are engulfed by dense green foliage and indigenous fauna making it a traveler’s paradise. Thirparappu Falls are the best watch on a day trip from Kanyakumari or as a stopover as you move from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum. It is among the attractive waterfalls of Kerala and you can come here through the Kerala tour guide.

These falls are a distinct fusion of streams flowing together to form a pristine waterfall. You feel as if you are in a water park. The entry point of this spot has a little temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and much revered by the people of this place. Have a boat ride in the calm waters of Thirparappu and merge with the natural beauty. You can come here through the Kerala vacation tour package.

Vizhinjam

Vinzhinjam is a well-known fishing village situated just 17 km from Thiruvananthapuram. You can see hundreds of fishing boats across the fishing harbor in harmony. Its geographical view transforms it into a natural port of importance. Apart from its political as well as economic significance, Vinzhinjam is a well-known travel attraction and one of the getaways of the south. The village has scenic beaches providing an aura to the town. Relaxation on the white sand beaches and looking towards the azure waters sets you tension free from your mechanical life. You can come here on a Kerala nature trip. 

Other than the enchanting beaches, the Rock Cut cave is another well-known attraction of Vinzjhinjam and here you have a shrine dedicated to Vinadhara Dakshinamurti. This 18th-century temple has semi-carved statues of Lord Shiva as well as Goddess Parvati and has great significance to the locals. The Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium draws various travelers each year. Here you can see the colorful fish as well as various aquatic creatures.  Vizhinjam is a charming small village that provides a cherishable vacation. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Shopping in Poovar

Poovar is a little coastal area where you do not have many choices for shopping. But here you find exquisite choices of footwear, dhurries, artificial jewelry as well as carpets.

The Fishing Village

A village located in the proximity of Poovar has a thriving fishing community. The main profession of the people here is fishing. They make their livelihood by fishing. Here you can see the unique lifestyle apart from the traditions related to Kerala coastal area. You can come here through Kerala coastal tour packages.

Cruises

Amid the clear ripples of water engulfed by raw nature, you can cruise to the adjacent fishing villages. The expedition provides a chance to interact with the fishermen and master the traditional art of fishing by making use of Chinese fishing nets. Travelers can go to the martial art village and learn about the history of Kalaripayattu. River rafting, as well as various sports activities, is also a part of the trip to this place. You can enjoy a romantic vacation on a houseboat here. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.