Poovar Beach - A Popular Place For Ayurveda Treatments in India

Posted by kathy Porter on August 12th, 2019

Poovar is one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea, and Beach meet the land. A rare find in Kerala, the southern state of India.

Poovar is unspoiled and unexplored, enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. The historical importance of Poovar has its strong ties with the legendary King of the erstwhile Princely State of Travancore, the great Marthanda Varma Maharaja

Raja Marthanda Varma ( 1706 - 1761 ) was born at a time when the royal power of his family was declining. In fact, the Raja was once ousted from his throne and in exile. But, a strong ruler, Marthanda Varma Maharaja not only regained his lost land but also enlarged his kingdom besides reasserting the royal power during his 29-year rule from 1729 to 1758. And, the success story of the Maharaja had close links with the small and beautiful land of Povar, situated on the south of the Neyyar River.

Things to do and see in Poovar :

Activities in Poor limits to rejuvenating the weary body and mind. Visitors may hardly find scope to perform adventure task and therefore, may confine themselves either to the four corners of the expensive resorts or to linger along the island.

Ayurveda at Poovar

Unlike the majestic beauty encircling Poovar, the place is popular for its Ayurveda. The rejuvenating therapy can be enjoyed with staying at Isola di Cocco, which is equipped with spacious rooms and proper infrastructure for Ayurvedic treatment. There are trained personnel and supervising team, which offers an array of therapies like Rasayana Chikitsa, Shirodhara, Navarakizhi, Vyadhi-Kshamathwa, etc. Besides, other resorts in Poovar are also registered with a Green-Leaf Certification. You can get Ayurveda treatments here on your Kerala tour.

Place of accommodation in Poovar

The beautiful Poovar Island offers accommodation in three luxury resorts like Isola di Cocco, Estuary Island Resort and Poovar Island Resort. The resorts are developed with heritage cottages, swimming pool, sea-facing rooms, multi-cuisine restaurants, which serves the flavors of traditional Kerala cuisines and continental dishes. you can book your trip and hotels through a tour agency in India.

Connectivity :

By Air: The nearest airport is Trivandrum, situated 30 kms away from Poovar

By Rail: Trivandrum Central is the major railway station, situated in Trivandrum city.

By Road: Poovar is 18 km south-east of Kovalam. Travelers can drive along the coast from Thiruvananthapuram via Kovalam and reach the island.