The first thing you will find once you reach near this region is some bike driver following your car and ask for a backwater boat ride. Then he will take you to the actual site. The rates of backwater ride are not regularised and they will tell more charge. Then you will have to bargain. They charge 2000 Rs. for a couple for only 1 hour ride. The one very disgusting thing was that they kept us waiting for 1 hour and they were almost about to give preference to a foreigner group who had just arrived. Then we had asked for a refund of money so they allowed us to board the boat. As the name suggest, it was a POOR (POOVAR minus VA) experience.
An excellent place for holidays in Kerala and the place is less than hour drive from Trivandrum city. One will find excellent hospitality and care at a reasonable price.
One of the excellent back waters place in kerala and great place to be in Boat rides are very expensive and you need to bargain atleast 30-50% -No proper safety measures The beach usually turn rough in as day progress and plan accordingly for the travel Great relaxation and can be good weekend place to visit when you visit from trivandrum Visited with the family
A must see place for anyone travelling to Kovalam. Poovar is having its own unique scenic beauty and very much different from any other backwater or beach tour. The Poovar boat ride covers an interesting mangrove forest, a big lake and a wonderful golden sand beach. If possible spend one day at poovar (there are many upcoming resorts in reasonable cost); enjoy bathing in the stunning beach, have lunch in the floating restaurant and then take a relaxed boat ride before the sunset. Regarding the boat trip I would recommend “King Fisher Backwater”. Many other boat companies pay heavy commission to the taxi drivers, which is indirectly comes from the customers pocket only. So directly call up Mr. Hussain Abdullah(9995436462, 9645003914) and book your ride. He is a gentleman and will definitely provide you the best rate at Poovar.
Visited this place in early march and the kerala summer was at its best. There are many cruise companies, that offer packages that take you through the backwaters. A typical backwater trip spans for a good 60 minutes. You've floating restaurants serving fresh sea food and a lot of other refreshments on the way.You can do a bit of negotiation with the cruise guys in case you're a big group. We were just 3, and couldn't negotiate. We were charged around Rs 3000 for an hour's cruise. Yes, it was overpriced, but it was worth it.Don't forget to take your zoom lens along, you can spot so many beautiful birds on the way.Go for it!
Went to poovar whilst staying in Trivandrum,went with my two small children.the tour was 2 hrs long which everyone enjoyed the nice backwaters, and beach location which was a bonus,good for holiday snaps.would recommend if in the area.
Of all the beaches that I have visited till date..This has been the best so far. Its a meeting point of sea, lake and backwaters. The water is Crystal clear with incredible tides and a place worth watching the sun rises and the sun sets.
Great boat trip stopping to photograph the wild birds on the way. Well worth the money. Landed on the beach and paddled in the sea. No time to swim as the boat is only for a set time.
Enjoyed the boat ride. Best for travel lovers. Floating Restaurant, Boat House are too good. Best places to visit in kerala.
Had an amazing backwater trip of @ hours. Too scenic. Floating restaurant is a nice concept which one get to experience, if house boat is skipped....Final destination at Golden Sand beach fills your heart with joy :)