Varkala Beach

Varkala is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline.

The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main attractions of Varkala Beach. High cliffs border the excellent beach.

Varkala is a beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. This beach of Kerala is rich in mineral water springs that are known for their medicinal value.

A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to purge the body and the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' for this shore. At the break of dawn following the new moon in the Malayalam month of 'Karkidakam', thousands offer 'Vavu Bali', a ritual believed to help the souls of ancestors rest in peace.

How to Reach Varkala

• Rail
  The railway station is 3 kms from the beach.
• Bus
  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 travelling between Alappuzha or Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.

Tour Packages of Varkala

Kerela Curry & Cultural Tour - SITP 01 ( 7 Nights / 8 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala Spice Tours - SITP 02 ( 11 Nights / 12 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Cultural Kerala - SITP 03 ( 12 Nights / 13 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Amazing Kerala Tour Package - SITP 04 ( 8 Nights / 9 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala Backwater Travel - SITP 08 ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala - A Journey Through The Backwaters - SITP 42 ( 8 Nights / 9 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail

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