Suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Neyyattinkara
Neyyattinkara is a municipal town situated 18 km south east of Thiruvananthapuram city and about 30 km south of Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.
It also serves as the administrative headquarters of Neyyattinkara taluk. Nestled along the banks of the Neyyar River, one of the district's principal rivers, the town derives its name from its location, with 'Neyyatinkara' in Malayalam translating to 'the shore of the river Neyyar.' Notably, the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram is situated within Neyyattinkara taluk."
How locals move
Getting around Neyyattinkara the local way
- Get inFrom the station, hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw to Poovar (approximately ₹300–400 by auto, ₹500–600 by taxi).
- Get inTaxis and auto-rickshaws are the most convenient option for the final stretch.
- Get aroundAuto-rickshaws are available for moving between the jetty, resorts, and the village proper.
- Get aroundRates for a standard one-hour backwater and beach cruise start at approximately ₹600–1,000 per person for shared boats; private charters cost more.
From Wikivoyage: Poovar, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-06.
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