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Sherin Stephen
Trivandrum
Born and raised in Trivandrum. Loves to travel — long weekends, short trips, the occasional unplanned detour. Shares the odd note here when something is worth passing on.
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By Sherin
PoovarWhat Is Poovar Boating? The Complete First-Timer's Guide (2026)
Poovar boating is a guided boat journey through one of Kerala's most distinctive coastal landscapes, a route that moves from a river estuary through mangrove forest and a historic backwater canal, past a sandy island, and out to the point where the river, the backwaters, and the Arabian Sea all meet.
PoovarIs Poovar Worth Visiting? An Honest Guide for 2026
Yes, Poovar is worth visiting if you want a peaceful combination of backwaters, mangroves, an estuary, and a quiet beach experience close to Trivandrum. The main draw is the natural experience, especially the boat journey out to Poovar Island.
VarkalaVarkala Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Everything You Need to Know
Twenty years of watching Varkala change, distilled into one honest guide: the cliff, the pilgrimage beach, the surf, the Ayurveda and everything first-time visitors get wrong before they book.
Kovalam10 Best Things to Do in Kovalam: The Ultimate Kerala Beach Experience Guide
Kovalam is best experienced through its Ayurveda treatments, sunrise fishing scenes, fresh Vizhinjam seafood, beach yoga, local shopping, and sunset views and two relaxed days are enough to enjoy it all.
Kovalam15 Best Places to Visit in Kovalam for a Perfect Kerala Vacation
Kovalam's three beaches, Lighthouse, Hawa, and Samudra offer distinct experiences from swimming and sunsets to authentic fishing village life. Don't miss the Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Edakallu Promontory for sunset views, and the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village for local culture. For a nature escape, take a half-day boat ride through the backwaters at Poovar, just 20 minutes away.
KovalamHow to Reach Kovalam Beach: Complete Transport Guide
Kovalam is one of Kerala's most accessible beach destinations, just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city centre and reachable by taxi, bus, or auto-rickshaw in under an hour from the nearest airport (TRV) or railway station (TVC).
Poovar5 Things That Make Poovar Boat Ride Unique
Poovar stands out from other Kerala backwater destinations because a single boat ride combines five rare attractions: the Neyyar River, a coastal lagoon, the Arabian Sea, a golden sand beach, and rich migratory bird habitats.