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Location : In the south Indian State of
Kerala, on the high ranges of the western ghats.
Tourist Attractions: Papanasam beach, mineral water springs, Nature care centre, the Sivagiri Mutt and a 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple
Best Hangouts : The Beach
Best Activity : Strolling by the beach side.
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Nearby Tourist Destinations : Trivandrum,
Kovalam, Cochin.
When to Visit : September to May
About Varkala
Varkala is small town in Kerala, South India. Located about 45 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala is an main Hindu pilgrimage center. Varkala is known for Papasnanam Beach and 2000 years old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple. Varkala is the right place for the
people searching a respite from the daily routine life. Varkala has
been a Hindu pilgrimage site since the 12th Century for the
Janardhana Temple was built during this period. The main beaches and
tourist area are located at the cliff top, which is about 7 minutes
walk from the Temple.
Major Tourist Attractions in Varkala
Papanasam Beach
Varkala beach is the best spot along Kerala coast for inspection sunset. The sight of the sun sinking into the sea would excite your poetic sense.
Sree Janardhana Swamy temple
Varkala also houses a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. The 800-year old Janardhana temple, fanatical to Ayyappan and Hanuman, atop the hill has brought a sobriquet for the region, Southern Kasi (Benares).
Sivagiri Mutt
The Sivagiri Mutt - a religious site was founded by Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928) the celebrated philosopher and social reformer of modern Kerala. The Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sangham, a religious association established by the Guru to propagate his concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God'.
Getting There
Rail : The railway station is 3 kms from the beach.
Road : Varkala is 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km from Kollam. Varkala is 90 minutes away on the bus and a pleasant convenient place to stop for a night or more or an afternoon when traveling between Alappuzha or Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Accommodation
Varkala has numerous accommodation facilities, ranging from luxury
to budget category. The 'cliff-top' at Varkala is where most of the
hotels & restaurants are located, over looking the Arabian Sea.
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