Poovar Island, Kerala, Trivandrum

Poovar is a popular tourist town in the Trivandrum district of Kerala. Poovar is one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet the land. This village has a beautiful beach which attracts tourists. Poovar lies very close to Vizhinjam, a natural harbor. Poovar has an estuary which connects with the sea during high tides. The 56 km Neyyar River passes through Neyyattinkara taluk into the Arabian Sea near Poovar.  Its natural beauty enables it to be a quiet tourist spot. Undoubtedly one of the best attractions in Thiruvananthapuram, Poovar offers a perfect getaway into nature's lap. The islands that dot this area, the confluence of backwater with sea, the boat ride and the coconut groves are a nature lover's delight.