Travel 54 Km north from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, and you will come to Varkala Beach. Varkala Beach is a quiet and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. Enjoy the laid back attractions of Varkala Beach while on Kerala beach tours with Kerala Backwater.
Varkala Beach has a number of tourist attractions nearby.
The mineral springs near Varkala Beach are considered to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bathe in the water from the mineral springs. The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old. A nature cure center located near Varakala Beach is another popular attraction that you can visit on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Varkala Beach is also famous for its landscape. A high rocky cliff ends abruptly and a stretch of clear sand extends down to the sea. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight. The sunset at Varakala Beach is truly breathtaking with the sun sinking into the sky like a ball of molten gold as the sun and sea are tinged with crimson and vermilion. See the magnificent sunset at Varkala Beach on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Varakala is also a pilgrimage destination. Its Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple dedicated to Ayyappa is visited by many thousands of pilgrims year round. The auspicious new moon day in the month of 'Karkidakam', according to the Malayalam calendar is considered especially holy. Thousands of pilgrims come to Varakala Beach to pray and offer 'Vavu Bali', in honour of their relatives who have departed from this world. Feel the religious ambience of Varakala Beach on Beach Tours of Kerala with Kerala Backwater.
Mineral springs and a fantastic massage
Varkala beach is famous for mineral springs and a fantastic massage. The mineral springs here are said to have curative properties. The massage technique has been a closely guarded secret for thousands of years, but for many tourists it's a welcome revival from the toils of the road.
Scenic Beauty
Varkala Beach is also renowned for its scenic landscape. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a bewitching sight. The sunset at Varakala Beach is truly breathtaking.
It is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old.
A nature cure center located near Varakala Beach is another popular attraction that you can visit on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Connectivity :
Air : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 46 km from Varkala is the nearest airport.
Rail : Varkala has its own railhead, connecting it to all the major cities of Kerala.
