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Poovar Brochure To book your dream holiday on the backwaters of Kerala please contact our reservations department “On the South-Western coast of India, enveloped between the Arabian Sea and the majestic mountains of the Western Ghats, lies a narrow strip of beautiful land. A bountiful land famed for its awe-inspiring natural The Resort beauty. The lush and verdant land is called Kerala, 'God's Poovar Island Resort K.P. VII/911, Pozhiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram 695513 Own Country'. Poovar Island Resort is an +91 471 2212068 +91 471 2212092 [email protected] explorer's haven where an island of almost indescribable Bangalore Marketing Office beauty awaits you, just 30 km away from the ancient city Aitken Spence Hotel Services (Pvt) Ltd No 129, Ground Floor, Silver Lake Terrace Apartments, of Thiruvananthapuram. An island away from the hustle 167, Richmond Road, Bangalore 560025 +91 80 41124751 +91 80 41124758 and bustle of the city, hidden amidst swaying coconut [email protected] palms, endless golden sands and lush flora” www.poovarislandresort.com (www.keralatourism.org) Poovar Island Resort Out of this world Poovar Island Resort in Thiruvananthapuram is managed by H O T E L S & R E S O R T S Poovar Island Resort ... ... is a lingering boat cruise away along the palm- Ayurveda is the ultimate anti-dote to today's fringed emerald green backwaters in Poovar, a hectic lifestyle. Developed in India over 6,000 place where nature is at its pristine best with years ago, it is an art and science of better living swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands, through the perfect harmony of mind, body and the deep blue sea and magical sunsets. Nature soul. At Poovar Island Resort we have created has clearly used all the colours on her palette to the perfect ambience to enjoy, understand and create an absolute dreamscape around the absorb the ancient remedies of Ayurveda. Resort. The 'Ayurveda Village' is one of the few places in Poovar Island Resort is an ideal place to unwind Kerala where this 6000 year old ancient and reinvent the finest moments of life. An healthcare system is still practiced at its purest experience that is truly unique. Unscathed and form. The village consists of a 10,000 sq ft miraculously unexplored, the location is a rare spacious therapy centre, a separate restaurant find in Southern Kerala. The resort is truly a offerings Ayurveda cuisine, 10 cottages and its paradise isle and is the ultimate destination for very own swimming pool for the exclusive use of the leisure seeker looking to be hidden away its guests. from all worldly worries. Located on the backwaters, and naturally secluded the resort The hotel boasts of the following facilities offers you total privacy. | 72 Rooms & Cottages. | 1 Main Restaurant. The resort offers you a wide array of rooms |Ayurveda Village with Swimming Pool, catering to the diverse needs of the traveler. The Restaurant and Therapy Centre. iconic floating cottages take pride of place gently | Fully equipped Conference Hall. swaying on the calm backwaters. These cottages |Entertainment facilities include Indoor boast of being the only one of its kind in India. Games, Fitness Centre, Beach Volleyball, The resort also offers Premium Rooms complete Badminton and Kiddies Play Area. with twin Jacuzzi and land cottages which dot |Boat Excursions, Bird Watching, Sightseeing the 25 acre landscaped gardens. Tours and Visits to a local fishing village. .
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