Varkala Tourist Destination In Kerala
Varkala, 50 km from Trivandrum, is one of the famous and upcoming beaches in South India. Varkala is famous for its quiet secluded stretch of sand. The Papanasam beach in Varkala is known for its mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple and the Nature care centre are the two main attractions here. Varkala is also an important Hindu center of pilgrimage. The final resting-place of the great social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, is near Varkala, atop a hill called Sivagiri. How to Reach The nearest airport is Trivandrum which is 50 Kms from Varkala. Quilon is the nearest major railway head. Varkala also has rail connection but not all trains stop here. Varakala is easily connected by road. |
