Poovar – The Golden Beach

Poovar is in Kerala, in the southern state of India. It is a unique place and one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet the land. It is very to find a place like this. Poovar is a virgin beach and unexplored. It is enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a picturesque golden sand beach. The historical importance of Poovar has its strong ties with the legendary King of the erstwhile Princely State of Travancore, the great Marthanda Varma Maharaja.

Poovar Beach, near the Kovalam Beach, separates the River Neyyar from the sea. Poovar is basically a fishing village and the only way to reach Poovar is through water. Known for its pristine and virginal beauty, Poovar Beach is often visited by tourists who love solitude. Beach activities and water sports are not developed in this beach because of the fishing population.

The estuary there is one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet the land, and is situated adjacent to the Poovar Island; a rare find in Kerala, the southern state of India. It is surrounded by the most tranquil backwaters and opening out to the Sea and a majestic golden beach.

Poovar is truly a window into paradise. When visiting in Poovar, tourists will find that time seems to have stopped. The sheer beauty of Poovar has a hypnotism effect on people. The tranquility of Poovar is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The area is abundant in well-preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves.

Poovar offers several possibilities. Cruise to a neighboring fishing village in two minutes is a good way to acquaint you with the locals. Tourists can also visit a centuries old martial arts village. Kerala is the birthplace of a unique martial art form. The traditional lifestyles here provide the experience of a natural museum.

The Poovar beach separates the river from the sea and is quite breathtaking. Because of the active fishing population the beach is not really used as a sunbathing spot or for swimming as the currents are quite strong.

The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) International Airport. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram. This peaceful and tranquil beach can be visited through the year to escape the reclusive island of your own.