Poovar Island Resort
Pozhiyoor, Trivandrum.

Unspoilt and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island is a rare find in Southern Kerala . Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the Sea and a dream golden beach, this Island Resort is Truly a window into Paradise .
When you are looking for a hidden holiday, here is how to find it - get out of this world, come to Poovar Island Resort. Located on the backwaters, the resort offers you total privacy on this naturally secluded land.
It's different, depending on your preference, you have the choice to stay in deluxe floating cottages, Eco floating cottages or superior land cottages. Catch the clear view to the shimmering Arabian sea , kerala backwaters and the river of Poovar without sweeping your glance.
Enjoy your dream holiday in a hideaway nestled around natural beauty.
On the South-Western coast of India , sandwiched 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 beauty. The lush and verdant land called Kerala,the 'God's Own Country'.
Yet there are many more to explore in Kerala, an island of almost indescribable beauty awaits you, just 30 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala . So far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, hidden amidst swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands and lush vegetation. A boat cruise along the palm-fringed shores of bewitching backwaters.
And you have arrived at the Poovar Island Resort. A place where nature is at her enchanting best; picture-perfect. Swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands, deep blue sea, emerald green backwaters, red-orange sunsets and verdant green vegetation. Nature has used all the colours of her palette to create this dreamscape around the Resort.
Blue sea meets the green backwaters here and time stands still. Peace and tranquility reigns. Stress, tension, deadlines, and pressure become mere sounds, words without meanings. Rush hour traffic is just a rumour.

Amazing view of 16 floating cottages afloat on backwaters make every visitor wonder with delight. These well appointed cottages are living rooms with all the amenities of land cottages and more with it's real floating pleasure. The bedrooms with one entire wall in glass and a large private deck offering unbelievably glorious views of the estuary & beach. Catch the precious closer view of locale people moving on country boats.
The perfect place to enjoy a sundowner. Needless to say, the floating cottages are furnished in style with warm wood finishes, ethnic colour tones, and yet modern and soothing to maximise your enjoyment. Our standard services include daily fruit basket, evening snacks and soft bar besides complimentary breakfast service in your cottages.
2 specially designed eco-friendly floating cottages that provide you with health benefits. Power from the solar energy, air-conditioning provided by the wind, curtains of medicinal plants. This unique habitat is built of environment-friendly materials like wood from the coconut palms and 'Ramaccham', famed for its medicinal properties, roof made of thatched coconut leaf and more.Deluxe Floating Cottages are more luxurious in style and comfort with more space to enjoy the backwater, river, beach and sea together... a never before opportunity.

Ayurveda is the ultimate anti-dote to today's hectic lifestyle. Developed in India over thousands of years, it is an art and science of better living through the perfect harmony of body, mind and soul. At Poovar Island Resort we have created the perfected ambience to enjoy, understand and absorb the ancient remedies of Ayurveda. At Poovar Island Resort an exclusive ayurveda treatment and rejuvenation centre ; ' Ayurveda Village ' - with all the facilities and a medicinal herbarium is providing effective and long standing benefits of ayurveda.
The ' Ayurveda Village ' is one of the few places where this 6000 year old ancient healthcare system is still practiced at its purest form. A team of experienced doctors and masseurs apply the traditional know how with care, at the right environment to maximise the healing potential. A thoughtfully crafted package of therapies designed to relax, refresh and rejuvenate you. Guaranteed to make you not only feel younger but also look younger.
We strive to estabilish prime health in every person be it physical, mental or Spiritual. This is achieved by establishing an energitic equilibrium in the functions of the body humors, and simultaneously through an alteration in life style in conformity with the simple laws of nature.
Find the ayurvedic treatment/rejuvenation program suitable to you from our list of treatments.

Rasayana Chikilsa (Rejuvenation Therapy)
The underlying theory behind this treatment is to reverse the degenerative processes happening in the body. This is achieved by brining about a balance of the body, mind and soul through rejuvenating the functional systems of the body - An ideal program if you want to feel young again!

Panchakarma Sodhana Chikilsa (Body Purification Program)
Ayurveda believes (and now so does western medicine) beleive that over time the body accumulates toxins because of food habits, seasonal changes, stress and disease etc. These toxins put an added pressure on the body metabolic system / prevent the body to perform at optimal efficiency. This program helps in purifying the whole body to attain the dosha equilibrium as well as in helping reinforcing the body immunity system.

Kayakalpa Chikilsa (Body Imminization Therapy)
This therapy is an optimum combination of the pruficaton & rejuvenation program. It comes highly recommened to help reduce the effects of long term ailments / illnesses.
Mana Swastha Chikilsa (Stress Management Therapy)
Ayurveda fundementally beleives that a health mind is the source for a healthy body. This therapy helps you to manage and reduce the effects of stress, depression and melancholy. It also has specialized programs to treat various psychosomatic disorders.

Medodhara Chikilsa ( Weight Loss Program)
A very popular program at our center. Ayurveda considers excessive weight as a disease and has a methodical approach to wight management and reduction. The program consists or a restructing of diet and a combination of massages and oral medications.

Degenrative Joint problems
Ayurveda is probably the only science that has an aswer to the problem of degenerative joints. At poovar we have a special program to help reduce and retard the effects of this disease expecialy for the spine & neck region. WE also have specialized program for Rheumatism & Artheritis.

The Diet at Poovar Island
We have developed keeping in mind the strict stipulations of the ancient science a range of food varieties to suit every person who undergoes ayurvedic treatments. The diet is considered critical to the effectiveness of the ayurvedic treatments / programs and we have taken special care in training our Chefs to understand and appreciate this special need. The food is delectable but ayurvedic!! The delicious vegetarian food has it's ingredients from vegetables and leafs of medicinal properties.

Yoga & Meditation Programs
No ayurvedic program is complete unless it is supported by a well structured Yoga and meditation program. We have a highly skilled Yoga Guru who conducts daily classes. Special need / private classes can also be arranged by prior appointments.
Some of the therapies and treatment on offer include those for rejuvenation, purification, immunization, stress management, weight loss among others.
Feel the pressures and tensions seep out of your mind and soul. And let the tranquility of Poovar Island Resort wash over you.

Conference

We believe that relaxation, fun and inspiring environs leads to better corporate strategies. We have an impressive, ethnic looking conference hall 'Estuary' with state of the art audio visual facilities to conduct conferences, meetings or corporate retreats. The Estuary is an air-conditioned conference hall capable of accommodating upto 80 persons.
Our client list has an impressive collection of Fortune 500 companies that have conducted very successful conference / training programs at Poovar. The resort provides an ideal get-way for you to focus on the strategies - An ideal no distraction destination that allows a conference organizer incredible options to choose from.
We have successfully conducted a 12 night residential training program for World Heart Federation, who have not only praised the services, but have unanimously agreed that the effectiveness of the program was beyond their expectation.
Talk to our Guest Relations Manager for an exclusive offer for MICE programmes.