Poovar is a small coastal village in the Trivandrum district of Kerala.. This unspoilt village with its serene backwaters and unexplored beaches makes it an ideal destination for an out of the world experience of solitude and peace. The village is at the southern tip of Trivandrum and is extremely close to the Kerala – Tamil Nadu border. Poovar lies very close to Vizhinjam, a natural harbor. Poovar has an estuary which connects with the sea during high tides. The 56km Neyyar River passes through Neyyattinkara taluk into the Arabian Sea near Poovar. Its natural beauty makes it a quiet tourist spot. One can find good tourist resorts with excellent accommodation facilities at Poovar.

History: Poovar was a trading center of timber, sandalwood, ivory and spices. It is believed that the trading ships of King Solomon landed in a port called 'Ophir', which is Poovar. Poovar has been one of the ancient Muslim settlements along the western coast of India. The Central Mosque here is believed to been built by Malik Ibn Dinar and his missionary team, more than 1400 years ago. (Source: wikipedia)

Getting There:
Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest Airport - 18km away from Poovar.  The nearest Railway Station is Trivandrum Central - 22km away The nearest Harbor is Vizhinjam - 14km from Poovar.