Varkala
Beach is acclaimed as a seaside tourist resort and an important
Hindu centre of pilgrimage. Located 54km north from the capital
city of Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala Beach is garnished with serene
backwaters, rocky cliffs, mineral springs, brown sands, coconut
palms that bow before a cobalt blue sky and the sea which seems
as infinite and spotless as the heavens above. Varkala Beach is
one of the most isolated beaches in Kerala away from the chaos and
crowd of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. Varkala Beach promises
a rejuvenating experience if you are in quest of a peaceful vacation.
At Varkala Beach, you can gift yourself a lovely copper tan in the
golden glory of the sun. The lovely sunset at Varkala Beach offers
a captivating sight with the sun sinking into the horizon like an
orb of liquefied gold.
Sight Seeing
Varkala Beach is sated with various tourist attractions. The rich
mineral water springs near Varkala Beach are known for their medicinal
value. Many people drink and bathe in the mineral rich water of
these springs. The sulphurous water of these hot springs cure multitude
of disease especially those related with skin and musculo-skeletal
structures.
The Varkala Beach is also well-known as the ‘Papanashini’
Beach. A dunk in the sanctified waters of the Varkala Beach is believed
to purify your body and soul by washing away all your sins. Varkala
Beach is home to the 800 years old Sree Janardhana Swami Temple
dedicated to Ayyapan and Hanuman. According to the Malayalam calendar,
the new moon day in the month of Karkidakam is considered propitious.
People in thousands also come to Varkala to pay ‘Vavu Bali’
in memory of their departed kith and kin and pray for divine mercy
on their souls.
Beach Activities
You can swim in the cool waters of the sea, sun bathe or even indulge
in water sports like surfing, parasiling, scuba diving, wind surfing
etc.You may also try your hand at building monuments of sand or
play a game of beach volleyball. The Nature Cure Center near Varkala
Beach will help you relax and recharge your body.
