There is absolutely nothing to do in Poovar!
Nothing. Hats off to the fishing community here which makes sure tourism keeps its distance. Tourist boating is not allowed after 6 pm so as not to disturb the fishes. Sunbathing is allowed only for the crocodiles. Swimming is for those living in the sea only. So Poovar is still serene.
The only time Poovar’s backwaters come alive with the sound of human traffic is when the locals have their boat races. Catch them if you can! Or visit the village where Kalaripayyatu, the ancient martial arts form is still taught. Else, just lie about doing nothing. Let the birds chatter.
Nothing. Hats off to the fishing community here which makes sure tourism keeps its distance. Tourist boating is not allowed after 6 pm so as not to disturb the fishes. Sunbathing is allowed only for the crocodiles. Swimming is for those living in the sea only. So Poovar is still serene.
The only time Poovar’s backwaters come alive with the sound of human traffic is when the locals have their boat races. Catch them if you can! Or visit the village where Kalaripayyatu, the ancient martial arts form is still taught. Else, just lie about doing nothing. Let the birds chatter.
How to reach Poovar:
It’s not reached. It’s discovered. You can take the water taxis, get ferried by the hotel you may be staying at or…
It’s not reached. It’s discovered. You can take the water taxis, get ferried by the hotel you may be staying at or…
By
road, it’s a 45 minute drive from Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala’s capital.
From the city centre, say, the tourist destination of Napier Museum in
Thiruvanthapuram, reaching Poovar would be 1 hour.
Or you can drive down 1 hour from Kanyakumari…it’s the tip of India, that falls in adjacent state of Tamil Nadu.
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