The famed backwaters of Kerala are now known world-wide. This labyrinth of waterways offers a relaxing holiday amidst emerald waters, lush green paddy fields and the melodious tunes of the various migratory birds.

Poovar, however is a little known gem nestled in the maze of Kerala’s backwaters. An island touched by deep-blue ocean waters, swaying palm trees and lush fields reflected in the backwaters, Poovar is nature at its best. Pristine and secluded, Poovar is a perfect destination to escape the frenzy of the cityscape to relax, unwind and calm your mind and body. Poovar is an island located 30 mintues from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s capital city. A boat cruise across the serene backwaters brings you to the Poovar Island Resort.

With its unique location, the Poovar Island resort lets you enjoy the scenic beauty of Poovar to the best. Every room is designed to offer guests sweeping views of the serene backwaters and the surrounding green scenery. So lose yourself in this fine resort where time stands still.

The Poovar Island Resort has mainly two types of cottages – Land cottages and Floating cottages. The Land cottages are spacious, reminiscent of traditional Kerala architecture with fine rustic decor unique to Kerala. These rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and each room gives you enough privacy to enjoy a quite holiday with your loved ones. To ensure that even while in the room, you are still close to nature, all rooms have a private terrace facing the swaying coconut plantations in the resort.

A unique feature of the Poovar Island Resort is their floating cottages. These floating cottages are made of native materials such as thatched coconut leaves and are completely eco-friendly. Your bedrooms are adorned with huge glass windows to give unrestricted views of the scenic backwaters. You can also enjoy precious moments of togetherness with your loved ones on the private decks of these floating cottages, enjoying the fabulous golden sun-rises and sun-sets in the backdrop of the emerald green backwaters.

The Poovar Island resort also has its own Ayurveda centre with exclusive treatments using various natural oils and scrubs to rejuvenate, relax and refresh your body and mind. This resort offers various gastronomic delights – from authentic Kerala style specialties to global cuisine. It has a floating restaurant open only for dinners and is a great hit among the tourists here.