Experience Kerala Culture Like Never Before at Poovar, Kerala

Poovar is a one-of-its-kind tourist destination in God’s own country Kerala. It is an ideal place to let your hair down, unwind and relax while also enjoying great Kerala food, and the many thrilling activities. Amongst the various things you can do at Poovar Island, boating, swimming, water sports, backwater trips, and cruises rank high. These activities boost Kerala tourism by several manifolds.

Besides this, you can also enjoy the best of Poovar Island by stopping by at one of the many Ayurvedic centres for complete mind and body rejuvenation. If you love travelling and would like to learn more about the culture of Kerala, you must plan a visit to Poovar Island. Listed below are five things you must do when you travel to Poovar Island.

Visit the Fishing Village at Poovar Island

There is no better way to enjoy the culture of Kerala first hand than by paying the fishing community in Poovar Island a visit. This village is predominantly inhabited by this community and is a much sought-after destination. The locals here rely upon fishing in the traditional ways to earn a living.

Besides depending on the river and sea for their livelihood, the people in this village use these water bodies as a way to commute. As a tourist, you will get to witness the best of Kerala tourism when you interact with this community. Apart from the delicious Kerala food, you will also get to witness the rustic ways of the local laid-back lifestyle here, along with the many traditions unique to the state.

A Day Trip to Kovalam

No trip to Poovar Island is complete if you haven’t visited Kovalam. One of the biggest highlights of Kerala tourism, this picturesque town is also one of the many tourist destinations in the state that allows you to a sneak peek into the culture of Kerala.

Located at a distance of about 18 kilometres from Poovar Island, Kovalam is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations and is popular with travellers and locals alike. There are three beautiful beaches in this 17-kilometre-long coastline.

This beach was unknown to the rest of the world until the late 1920s. Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi fell in love with this beach and used to visit often for leisure. Her fondness for this quaint little place soon became the talk of the town and many Europeans began to visit Kovalam.

It became all the more popular in the 70s when hippies arrived on Poovar Island. One of the oldest parts of Kovalam is the cave temple that according to locals dates way back to the 8th century. The temple holds the idol of Shasta – a Hindu deity. If you are looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation and enjoy some great Kerala food – there is no better place than Kovalam to go to on your Poovar Island holiday.

Witness a Boat Race at Poovar

The otherwise calm and tranquil environment in Poovar Island is all charged up during the boat races. You get to experience a festive mood and vigour in every nook and corner of this beautiful island. This is also a great time to try out some tasty Kerala food in the many floating restaurants that are generally docked in front of resorts.What better way to enjoy a vacation at Poovar Island than revelling in its rich history and culture? Kerala and Poovar, in particular, are known for its many adrenaline-pumping snake boat races. The Poovar Village celebrates the boat races with much pomp and show. Boat races have been one of the most important attractions of Kerala tourism and for good reason too.

Sign Up For a Bird Watching Cruise Cruises

are an integral part of Kerala tourism. When visiting Poovar Island, be sure to sign up for a bird-watching cruise, no matter how hard pressed for time you may be. A cruise in the serene backwaters of this beautiful fishing town is nothing short of magical. While this may not be an adrenaline-rushing activity, you will get to sail by mangroves, estuaries and golden sand beach and also get a chance to relish traditional Kerala food on the cruise. There is no better way to experience the culture of Kerala than by going on one of these cruises, where the staff will offer you several titbits and insights on the rich heritage of the state.

A boating tour on Poovar Island will take you about 1.5 hours and cost you just INR 2000. It will be worth every penny spent.

Shop at Oriental Arts Emporium

Poovar Island is a small coastal village where you may not find any high-end malls to shop at. That said, there are several small stalls along the beach as well as in the town where you can shop for footwear, artificial locally-designed jewellery, and the famous dhurries you will not find elsewhere.

You can also shop at the Oriental Arts Emporium if you are looking for curios to take back home for family and friends. This emporium is about nine miles from Poovar Island and features an exquisite collection of wooden artefacts, handicrafts, and bronze lamps that you can pick up. You will find a variety of lamps of all sizes and shapes that have become a significant part of the culture of Kerala.

Along with these above listed places in Poovar, don’t miss out on these popular places to visit in Poovar Island, Kerala during family vacation.

Though a small, quaint fishing village, Poovar Island is a perfect getaway for the entire family. It is a great place for you to switch off your phones, and enjoy the laid-back vibes while learning more about the culture of Kerala at the same time.

If you are planning a vacation in Poovar Island, look no further than the Club Mahindra Poovar resort – a very unique property in Kerala. This resort not only offers tourists comfortable, cosy, and spacious rooms but also great hospitality. Apart from a host of modern amenities, the resort also boasts of an in-house restaurant where one can relish various local preparations of Kerala with family. Look up the Club Mahindra reviews online for more details and book your accommodation today