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.
This beautiful beach also has a more than 2000 years old shrine of
Lord Vishnu. The beach is rich in mineral water springs that are known
for their medicinal value.
A dip in the holy waters of this 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.
Location
Varkala is 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km from Kollam.
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