Thursday, September 25, 2008

Welcome to Heaven on Earth:Poovar-Trivandrum-Kerala

Poovar is situated Thirty kilometers from Trivandrum city.Poovar is an unspoilt area.Poovar is surrounded by the calmest backwaters and the sea. The backwaters opens out into a clean sandy beach opposite, which became the dividing line between the backwaters and the sea .There is a place where you can see the backwaters kissing the sea.Poovar was once a famous trading center and also one of the ancient ports in the district. It is said that the legendary Jesuit Missionary,St. Francis Xavier, visited the place in the 16th century.Poovar is situated south of Neyyar river.Poovar in Malayalam means a stream of flowers. The view from the backwaters is a picture perfect view. The Canals in Poovar is a representation of rural life in Kerala. You can see village life here and there and watch people fishing. Boating service is also available through the backwaters. There are several resorts in Poovar,which offer you different facilities.The silence and beauty of Poovar will remain in our heart forever.

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