Poovar is a small Island located very near to capital of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, was the erstwhile capital of Travancore and is the State Capital today. Fringing the coast of Kerala and winding far inland is an intricate network of innumerable Lagoons, Lakes, Canals, Estuaries and the Deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 kms of this labyrinthine water world is navigable. As characteristic of Kerala as the 600km long coastline of dazzling beaches is the dense, lush Backwaters of the state. And while hill stations are all over the country and palm-fringed beaches too, the Backwaters are unique to Kerala. These Backwaters are both the basis of a distinct lifestyle and a fascinating thoroughfare. Travelling by boat along the Backwaters is one of the highlights of Kerala. Poovar Island Resort, Poovar: Heaven on Earth – Unspoilt and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island Resort is a rare find in Southern Kerala. Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the sea and a dream golden san beach, in close proximity to Trivandrum, Poovar us truly a window into paradise.Poovar located on 12.5 acres of lush green coconut gardens alongside the beach, sea and backwaters at Poovar, 31 kms from Trivandrum airport. Accessible by a 10 minute boat ride on the back waters.