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Kovalam - Poovar Break(4 Nights)

Trivandrum, Kovalam, Poovar, Trivandrum

for Honeymooner, Getaway Seeker, Premium and Luxury Traveller

Holiday Overview

Poovar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 24 April 2006)

Kovalam - Poovar break is for premium / luxury traveller looking for a completely relaxing and rejuvanating break around beaches and backwaters.

Route

Kovalam(2) - Poovar(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Triavndrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening.
  • Day-2 Kanyakumari excursion OR Visit to Neyyar Dam
  • Day-3 Proceed to Poovar. Walk on the Poovar beach around the Estuary
  • Day-4 Relax, Laze around, Enjoy Ayurveda Massages in Poovar
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kovalam - Padmanabhaswamy Temple (11.00 kms), Napier Museum (14.00 kms), Neyyar Dam (42.00 kms), Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre (42.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
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Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Ashtamudi a lakeside destination is a popular extension to this break.

Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Poovar -17 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Poovar to Trivandrum -27 kms (1 hrs)
Route

Trivandrum - Kovalam(2) - Poovar(2) - Trivandrum

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Triavndrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening. Arrival at Triavndrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is a renowned beach destination in South Kerala visited for its premium / luxury resorts offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening.

Day-2 Kanyakumari excursion OR Visit to Neyyar Dam Guests have an option for day excursion to Kanyakumari (85 kms - 3 hours), a renowned Pilgrimage and heritage destination OR undertake an excursion to Aruvikkara Dam and Neyyar Dam (Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation etc).

Day-3 Proceed to Poovar. Walk on the Poovar beach around the Estuary Proceed to Poovar (20 kms). Poovar is an Island like destination created at the end of Poovar where a backwater stretch meets the Arabian sea and create an exclusive grove. Guests are required to take a boat ride to the resort. Estuary where the backwater meets the sea is a unique setting for an evening walk around the sunset.

Day-4 Relax, Laze around, Enjoy Ayurveda Massages in Poovar Relax, Laze around in resort overlooking backwater and arabian sea views. Resorts in Poovar are excellent setting for some rejuvenating Ayurveda Massages.

Day-5 Departure Depart to Trivandrum (30 kms) for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kovalam :

  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1566) is a Lord Vishnu temple in Trivandrum and one of the richest temple trusts in India and one the most visited temples in Kerala. The 100-foot seven-tier gopuram made in the Pandyan style architecture is the prime attraction for tourists.

  • Napier Museum - Napier Museum (1855) is an art and natural history museum situated in Trivandurm. Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Museum is closed on Mondays.

  • Neyyar Dam - Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre, Lakeside garden and a Watch tower.

  • Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre - A crocodile farm was started at Neyyar Dam in 1977 for providing a safe haven for crocodiles. The number of crocodiles varies as muggers are raised and released to the Neyyar river and lake near the dam site. It also accommodates other reptiles like snakes that are caught straying at the tribal villages before they are released back into the sanctuary.

Destination Overview

Trivandrum - Trivandrum is a state capital of Kerala and access point to visit Beach Resorts of Kovalam / Varkala and plantation highlands around Ponmudi.

Kovalam - Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa and home to several luxury beach resorts.

Poovar - Poovar is end of Kovalam stretch of Beach and is located about 20 kms South of main Kovalam Beach. Poovar is also where Backwater meets the beach

Access
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Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Poovar -17 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Poovar to Trivandrum -27 kms (1 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Poovar Getaway

Poovar is a stretch of backwaters cum beach at 20 kms from Kovalam. Poovar Island Resort was the more

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Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Poovar -17 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Poovar to Trivandrum -27 kms (1 hrs)

Expert Speak

While Poovar is an extension of Kovalam, its promoted like an Island type destination and therefore excellent for guests looking to completely relax and get rejuvenated.

Expert Connect

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