Poovar Island - Attractions & Activities to do | Kerala Holiday Packages

ALUVA, India - Aug. 28, 2018 - PRLog -- Trivandrum can boast of possessing an alluring tourist town which is more close to a village beach that attracts tourists from major parts of the world. Poovar is mentioned as a rare find in Kerala where lake, river, sea and, beach meet. This fishing village can be reached only through waters and tranquil prevalent in the ambience of Poovar has bewitched many of its visitors. Although there are no water sports activities developed on this island due to increased fishing activity there are no scarce of tourists here. Luxurious hotels have already flowered the island to provide a comfortable stay. Poovar is the tourist destination for Kerala Holiday Packages .Lying very close to the natural harbour, Vizhinjam Poovar has an estuary connecting to sea during high tides. This pristine world of serene atmosphere hides a history within it connecting to the reign of great King Marthanda Varma of Travancore.

To be more familiar to visitors, Poovar is near to the Kovalam beach. All the facilities provided in Kovalam is equally enjoyed here including Ayurveda resorts for complete rejuvenation of mind and body. Poovar is enfolded by the backwater and is an unspoilt eco-tourism spot in Kerala where one can spend a great time to enjoy the natural beauty and blue lagoons. Lying at the mouth of Neyyar River, populated with fishing community number of leisures are provided like volleyball play in the beaches, swimming, boating etc. Since fishing is a flourishing industry here, once you are here, delicious cuisine are waiting for you which will be served on the board in houseboats while having the cruise watching village world. The celebration carried out here are in vast and it will be fascinating when you visit this place during festive seasons. The nearby attraction to visit is Krishna Menon Museum, Kozhipara, Thikkoti Lighthouse and Kalpoika. To get an efficient trip chose the enticing packages of Go with IPR. The packages will include travel from Trivandrum airport to Poovar resorts through a boat cruise and spending leisure time on the beaches of golden sands with palm fringed shores and evening exclusive Kerala honeymoon packages delight, sunset cruise, an endless travel through water serving favourite cuisines on board and overnight stay at the resort. Explore the awesome island on next day with your partner and candle light dinner will be arranged along with honeymoon cake, Indian wine, and seafood platter. Apart from having backwater tours, Ayurveda treatments and massages will also be provided according to visitor's request. The resorts are equipped with yoga halls and meditation centre for the ones who wish to spend their holidays relaxing amidst nature.

Poovar was known as Pokkumoosapuram during ancient times and how it got its present name is actually a story. It was once a trading centre of timber, ivory, sandalwoods and spices. The story revolves when Marthanda Varma has gone into exile fearing a life threat to him from his relatives sought refugee from a great merchant and landlord in present day Poovar, Pookku Moosa Maraickar. He helped him in several ways including regaining back his power in Travancore. On the course of his exile, the King used to reside in the house of the landlord at Poovar. Truly mesmerized by the beauty of the place and after viewing the sight of red flowers floating in the streams he named the island as Poovar, which means a stream of flowers. Thus let us visit this splendor backwater which has captivated the mind of even the great King and feel the sound of nature immersed in the serene soul.
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