Poovar , Kovalam
About Poovar
Poovar is a small fishing hamlet which can be reached only through boat. Poovar is a perfect place of vacation as it offers beautiful beaches like the Poovar and the Kovalam beach. Poovar beach sandwiched in between River Neyyar and the Arabian Sea is a picture perfect beach. The “National Geographic Travelers” declared this place as one among 50 must-see tourist spot in India. Tourists will be amazed to see all Lake, River, Sea and Sandy Beach come together in Poovar. Poovar has resorts nearby for accomodation. The pristine beauty of the place is a must see.
The Kovalam beach offers plenty of opportunities for water sports and a grand view of the crescent shaped beaches which include the Hawwah Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and the Samudra Beach. Also be part of the excitement to watch the snake boat races as well as the crocodile watching expeditions in the surroundings.
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Places to Visit near Poovar
Vizhinjam rock cut Cave Temple, Kerala
14 km from Poovar - See map
The 18th century rock cut cave temple remained unknown for many years. It is an upcoming tourist spot near Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is...
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Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam, Kerala
16.7 km from Poovar - See map
Visit Lighthouse Beach to see the red haze of the setting sun color the water with an artist’s brushstrokes. Watch the coconut trees on the...
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Hawah Beach, Kerala
17.7 km from Poovar - See map
Hawah Beach is one of the three beaches that form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach. The beach has a rocky promenade and is famous because...
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Samudra Beach, Kerala
18 km from Poovar - See map
Come here for a quieter seaside experience.The Samudra Beach has retained its old charm and the very old wooden fishing vessels can still be seen...
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Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala
27 km from Poovar - See map
The supposedly world's richest temple Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the most important tourist attraction of the...
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Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Kerala
27 km from Poovar - See map
Kuthira Malika means “Horse Palace”. This 18th Century Palace constructed by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal got its name from the enormous wooden...
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Chitharal, Tamil Nadu
27.7 km from Poovar - See map
A quaint village near Marthandam, this place houses one of the most exquisite rock cut temples of Jain faith. The cave with its compelling...
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Napier Museum, Kerala
29 km from Poovar - See map
Napier Museum, also called as The “Trivandrum Museum" or The "Art Museum” was established in 1855. One can see a huge collection of...
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Shankumugham Beach, Kerala
29 km from Poovar - See map
The marvelous beach called Sanghumukham Beach is located nearby Veli Tourist Village. This beach is an ideal place to admire the beauty of Sunset...
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Kanakakkunnu Palace, Kerala
29 km from Poovar - See map
This Resplendent Palace takes its visitors back to the glorious past where royal empires ruled the land. Kanakakkunnu Palace is located in...
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Mathoor Hanging Bridge, Tamil Nadu
31.2 km from Poovar - See map
This ‘tallest and longest trough bridge of Asia’ is surprisingly situated at a peaceful locality called Aruvikkarai village. There is nothing...
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Thirparappu Falls, Tamil Nadu
32 km from Poovar - See map
Thirparappu Falls are about 55 KMs from Thiruvananthapuram and situated on the Kodayar (Kothai River). Water falls on a rocky river bed from the...
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