A sleepy little village at the very end of God’s own country provides the beautiful backdrop to Club Mahindra Poovar Poovar. A stay here doesn’t only transport you to a beautiful haven of tranquility, it also leaves you speechless and occasionally lost in wonder. Just sit back and enjoy a beautiful view of the backwaters. Weather report Summer: 28°C to 35°C, March to May Monsoon: 23°C to 33°C, June to Nov. Avg. rainfall: 4 to 12 inches Winter: 19°C to 34°C, Dec. to Feb. Getting there Take the road Fly by Thiruvananthapuram - Airports closest to Poovar: Discover Poovar also widely known for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset. 30 km Thiruvananthapuram Domestic Thiruvananthapuram City: Neyyar Dam: Airport - 37 km The majestic capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram has It is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram International Airport- 34 km many temples, museums and a zoological garden. Established in 1958, the dam currently serves as a popular Kovalam Beach: picnic spot for tourists all over the world. On track (Railway Stations closest to Poovar) This world-famous beach, aside from golden sands and the Neyyattinkara - 10 km Some foodie delights Thiruvananthapuram Central - 34 km inviting sea, also boasts some amazing bistros. Take time out As far is food is concerned, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Poovar. to admire the Shanghumugham Beach, Veli Tourist Park and Start your day with the local favourite, Idli or Rice Cakes. Dunk Veli Aquarium, which are also worth a visit. them in a bowl full of Sambhar, a curry made of pigeon peas Ponmudi: or enjoy them with an assortment of chutneys. Take a A small hill station, Ponmudi makes for a pleasant day trip. The generous helping of Idiyappam, rice noodles steamed to hills are lightly wooded and ideal for trekking. The journey to perfection and polish them o with a large portion of potato Ponmudi is picturesque, as a good part of it goes along the stew cooked in coconut milk. Move on to Thalassery Biryani, banks of the Kallar River. famous for its unique blend of Mughlai and Malabari cuisine Kanyakumari: and use of short grain rice, instead of the usual long grain. Also known as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari is the southern- Popular vegetarian dishes include Aviyal, a delicious Things to do there most tip of the Indian Peninsula. It is the proverbial meeting preparation made with mixed vegetables, curd and coconut, Resort comforts Poovar oers various outdoor delights such as thrilling water place of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Kaalan, another sports and sightseeing. Back at the resort, you can have a great Sea. It's not only home to the multi-coloured beach sands and popular dish made from yoghurt, coconut, and vegetables like Club Mahindra Poovar surrounds you with wonderful comforts time participating in theme night and sports such as volleyball charming landscapes but also historical and religious sites. It is raw plantain and elephant yam makes for a hearty meal. that make your stay here absolutely amazing. With luxuriously and cricket. Those who love the quiet, can take an hour or two assembled cottages, private pool villas and soothing Ayurveda in the library or relax by the pool. Take time out to experience rooms spread over elegant landscapes, you can be assured of the allure of the backwaters. Witness simple village life along its a vacation that is nothing short of a dream. banks and the unique harmony the locals share with nature. Watch them fishing, harvesting paddy, breaking open a coconut or two and building their beloved boats. It’s an enriching experience. 4 Places to see 1. Thiruvananthapuram City 2. Kovalam Beach 3. Ponmudi 4. Kanyakumari 5. Neyyar Dam 3 5 Kanyakumari Neyyar Dam Idiyappam Aviyal Discover Poovar also widely known for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset. 1 Thiruvananthapuram City: 5 Neyyar Dam: The majestic capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram has It is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram many temples, museums and a zoological garden. Established in 1958, the dam currently serves as a popular 2 Kovalam Beach: picnic spot for tourists all over the world. This world-famous beach, aside from golden sands and the Some foodie delights inviting sea, also boasts some amazing bistros. Take time out As far is food is concerned, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Poovar. to admire the Shanghumugham Beach, Veli Tourist Park and Start your day with the local favourite, Idli or Rice Cakes. Dunk Veli Aquarium, which are also worth a visit. them in a bowl full of Sambhar, a curry made of pigeon peas 3 Ponmudi: or enjoy them with an assortment of chutneys. Take a A small hill station, Ponmudi makes for a pleasant day trip. The generous helping of Idiyappam, rice noodles steamed to hills are lightly wooded and ideal for trekking. The journey to perfection and polish them o with a large portion of potato Ponmudi is picturesque, as a good part of it goes along the stew cooked in coconut milk. Move on to Thalassery Biryani, banks of the Kallar River. famous for its unique blend of Mughlai and Malabari cuisine 4 Kanyakumari: and use of short grain rice, instead of the usual long grain. Also known as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari is the southern- Popular vegetarian dishes include Aviyal, a delicious Things to do there most tip of the Indian Peninsula. It is the proverbial meeting preparation made with mixed vegetables, curd and coconut, Poovar oers various outdoor delights such as thrilling water place of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Kaalan, another sports and sightseeing. Back at the resort, you can have a great Sea. It's not only home to the multi-coloured beach sands and popular dish made from yoghurt, coconut, and vegetables like time participating in theme night and sports such as volleyball charming landscapes but also historical and religious sites. It is raw plantain and elephant yam makes for a hearty meal. and cricket. Those who love the quiet, can take an hour or two in the library or relax by the pool. Take time out to experience Resort address: the allure of the backwaters. Witness simple village life along its Club Mahindra Poovar, Virali, Kakkoli, Pozhiyoor Post, Uchakkada, Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, banks and the unique harmony the locals share with nature. Pin Code: 695513. Watch them fishing, harvesting paddy, breaking open a T: 0471-2213388/2213399/2213355/2209222 coconut or two and building their beloved boats. It’s an E: [email protected] enriching experience. Images are for representative purposes only. Copyrights are with the respective owners. Kovalam Beach.