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Highlight :
Kerala has got a lot of unique reasons to be
called a paradise. An equable
climate, sun kissed beaches,
emerald backwaters, idyllic
hill stations, exotic wildlife,
breathtaking waterfalls,
Ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting
art forms, magical festivals,
historical monuments, a
mouthwatering cuisine and lot more...... All
this gives you a unique experience
VARKALA
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Location |
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In the south Indian State
of Kerala, on the high ranges of the western
ghats. |
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Tourist Attractions |
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Papanasam beach, mineral
watersprings, Nature care centre, the Sivagiri
Mutt and a 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy
temple |
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Best Hangouts |
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The Beach |
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Best Activity |
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Strolling by the beach
side. |
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Nearest Tourist Destinations |
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Trivandrum, Kovalam,
Cochin. |
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When to Visit |
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September To May |
About Varkala
Varkala is small town in Kerala,
South India. Located about 45 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala is an important 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
watching sunset. The sight of the sun sinking into the
sea would stimulate your poetic sense.
Sree Janardhana Swamy temple
Varkala also houses a leading pilgrim centre in
Kerala. The 800-year old Janardhana temple, dedicated
to Ayyappan and Hanuman, atop the hill has brought a
sobriquet for the region, Southern Kasi (Benares).
Non-Hindus are not permitted to enter the inner
sanctum but can hang around the temple.
Sivagiri Mutt
The Sivagiri Mutt - a religious site was founded by
Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928) the renowned
philosopher and social reformer of modern Kerala. The
Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree
Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sangham, a religious
organization established by the Guru to propagate his
concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God'. The 'Sivagiri
Pilgrimage' is usually conducted between 30th December
and 1st January every year.
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 travelling between Alappuzha
or Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.
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