Amidst the water labyrinth and mangrove forests, at the southern most trip of Trivandrum district, marking the end of Kerala, lies this beautiful hidden treasure called Poovar Island. 

Far away from screeching horns and bustling crowd of the metropolitan, this tranquil and serene getaway place has a lot to offer to the tourists.

You can enjoy a motorboat ride though the lovely backwaters of Neyyar River. Do some bird watching and if you are lucky enough you might spot some beautiful kingfishers and cranes relishing a lovely fish meal or taking an afternoon nap. 

Stay at some of the wonderful resorts like Poovar Island Resort, Club Mahindra Poovar among others and just enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Take the famous Kerala Ayurvedic Oil Massage and rejuvenate your senses.

Or simply visit the Golden Sand Beach and watch a beautiful sun setting into the turquoise blue waters of the majestic Arabian Sea.

Things and Places of Interest :

• Backwater Ride through Mangrove forests
• Bird-watching
• Elephant Rock
• Mother Mary Statue
• Poovar Beach / Golden Sand Beach 

Best Time to Visit : September to March
Nearest Airport : Trivandrum International Airport (28 Kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Thiruvananthapuram (25 Kms)

Picture Story: Poovar Island