Tourist destination of top a class. A famous one km long beach resort and pilgrimage. South Kerala's only place to find cliffs adjacent to Arabian Sea. On these sides of cliffs various resorts, spas and spouts are present and provide Keralan ayurvedic treatment and massage of ancient times which cures illness and rejuvenates patients and also healthy persons with good health physically and mentally.

History

Very sacred place among Hindu's in south India, it is also called as 'Dakchhin Kashi' ( Varanasi of south India) as the 3500 years old temple of 'Lord Janardanswami' is here, devoted to Vishnu and Hanuman, an important Hindu shrine of Vaishnav clan.

This temple is very closely located to "PAPNASHNAM BEACH". Beach, where according to Hindu rituals, you can wash away or get rid of your sins by taking holy dip in its water and purify yourself. After the death of some near and dear, Hindu's bring there ashes here and after performing a custom famous in south India called 'Vavu Beli', the ashes are dipped permanently into the sea of this Papnashnam beach so that his or her sins should be washed away and he or she shall go to heaven permanently.

Location of Varkala

India's southern state Kerala, 50 kms north to capital city Thiruvananthpuram (Trivendrum).

Best Season to Visit: November to April

How to reach there

Reach the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthpuram by any means as it has an international airport so it is very well connected within India by rail road and air. Varkala is just 50 kms away to the north from here and very well connected by rail and road.

Popular Tourist Attractions

• Taking Sunbath at Papnashnam beach and getting rid of personal sins by taking holy dip in it's water.
• Janardankrishna shrine (temple).
• Sivagiri mutt.
• Anjengo fort.
• Cultural center, to see 'Kath kali Dance Drama' a Keralan art form.
• Massage at various resorts and spas.
• Keralan ayurvedic treatment.

Accommodation in Varkala

For five star hotels you have to stay at Thiruvananthpuram. Rest all the facilities are available here at cheaper rates. No need to get reserved.