Varkala Beach

Varkala beach is among the most popular beach resorts in Kerala, mainly because of the mineral water springs with medicinal properties that gush out of the high cliffs bordering the beach. This place is also an important Hindu pilgrimage centre 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 here. High cliffs border the excellent beach.

It\'s a beautiful beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. Varkala beach 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 Get There

By 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 travelling between Alappuzha or Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.

By Rail
The railway station is 3 kms from the beach.

General Information

Location
Varkala is 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km from Kollam.
Main Attraction
Janardana Swamy Temple