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Varkala in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala offers relatively untouched and clean beaches that are increasingly difficult to find in the state. Situated 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km south of Kollam, Varkala is also a pilgrimage center for Hindus. The 2000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple is located in Varkala and thousands of Hindus converge on Papanasam Beach on Karkidavavu Bali held during the Malayalam month of Karkitakam (July-August) to pray for their ancestors. Several myths abound about the construction of Varkala temple and the town. According to one myth, the temple was constructed by a Pandyan King at the instructions of Lord Brahma as a penance for his sins. According to another legend, when a group of people requested the sage Narada to show them a way to get rid of their sins, Narada threw his valkalam (loin cloth made from tree bark). The place where the valkalam landed, came to be known as Varkala. Narada told the pilgrims to pray for their redemption at Papanasam, which literally means redemption from sins.
Varkala beach is an ideal holiday destination in Kerala for the tourists who want a peaceful vacation. Counted as one of the top ten seasonal beaches in the world by discovery channel, this beach has a stunning beauty of landscapes, brown sand, and sea. It's a perfect spot to relax with a laidback atmosphere. Popular for beach activities like swimming and sunbathing, this beach offers a striking sunset views. It can simply take your breath away with its long winding stretch of cliff that expands over the Arabian Sea. Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam beach as it is believed that taking bath here wash away all sins. This beach is very famous for spa, mineral springs and ayurvedic centers, offering the best treatments and therapies. Cliff clad beaches and pretty vibrant environs give a joyous feel that attract beach lovers or honeymooners to spend holidays at this place. The edge of the cliff offers fascinating views of sand and sea.
Varkala is a coastal town with pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, all together making it a subtle bit of paradise in Kerala Varkala in the Trivandrum region of Kerala is a lesser known but a complete and ideal tourist destination. It has a scent of freshness in its air, given the untouched beaches, surrounding hills, springs and fisheries. One must visit the Papanasam Beach, Varkala Beach which offers a number of activities including paragliding and parasailing, Kappil Lake a
September to April are the best months to visit Varkala.
By Air
The nearest International Airport from Varkala is Trivandrum International Airport.
By Train
It has its own Railway Station named as Varkala Railway Station which is connected to all the major cities of Kerala.
There are no shopping malls in Varkala but you can look forward to buying traditional handicrafts and artifacts here. Other popular items like coconut shell items, horn carved products, tea, coffee and aromatic spices are available here. With lively entertainment and the excitement of bazaars and small shops, Varkala shopping couldn’t be more fun and exciting . There is no shortage of souvenirs to buy both unique and the not so unique items in
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