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Poovar Island, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

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#1 of 18 in Parks in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Island · Nature / Park
Poovar Island is a relatively small spit of land lapped by serene waters and overgrown with swaying coconut palms, banana groves, exotic flowers, and many species of spices. Listen to the sounds of waves and rare birds chirping, or take a boat ride to Kerala--an ancient martial arts village that will make you feel like you are in an open-air museum. You can also board one of the floating cafes, which offer basic food and provide unparalleled views of the ocean and the lush mangroves. By using our Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) travel planner, you can arrange your visit to Poovar Island and other attractions in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).
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  • By Sourav C
    I felt this place is overhyped and hence overpriced also (we started negotiating from Rs 4500 for an hour) .This is just a nice boat ride through the mangrove forest to the golden sand beach. There...  more »
  • By vetrivel7
    Very good place. Very attractive and lovely. Family and friends like to visit this place in holidays.  more »
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