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| Varkala Beach |
Varkala spa, 42 km away from Thiruvanathapuram, is the best spot along Kerala coast for watching sunset. The sight of the sun melting into the sea would blossom your poetic sense.The mineral water gushing from the hill is believed to have medicinal properties. The Varkala sands has become an ideal spot for confluence of cultures exotic and alien.
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. |
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Travel 54 Km north from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, and you will come to Varkala Beach. Varkala Beach is a quiet and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. Enjoy the laid back attractions of Varkala Beach |
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| while on Kerala beach tours with Kerala Backwater. |
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| Varkala Beach has a number of tourist attractions nearby. The mineral springs near Varkala Beach are considered to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bathe in the water from the mineral springs. The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old. A nature cure center located near Varakala Beach is another popular attraction that you can visit on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater. |
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| Varkala Beach is also famous for its landscape. A high rocky cliff ends abruptly and a stretch of clear sand extends down to the sea. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight. The sunset at Varakala Beach is truly breathtaking with the sun sinking into the sky like a ball of molten gold as |
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| the sun and sea are tinged with crimson and vermilion. |
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| Varkala is also a pilgrimage destination. Its Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple dedicated to Ayyappa is visited by many thousands of pilgrims year round. The auspicious new moon day in the month of 'Karkidakam', according to the Malayalam calendar is considered especially holy. Thousands of pilgrims come to Varakala Beach to pray and offer 'Vavu Bali', in honour of their relatives who have departed from this world. |
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| THIRUMULLAVARAM BEACH |
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This beautiful beach, filled with coconut palms is ideal for early morning walks, when you can see the fisherman venture into the sea for their catch of the day. Situated 6 km north of Kollam, it has all facilities.The Thirumullavaram Beach, 6 km from the Kollam town, is a beautiful and secluded beach. Filled with coconut trees, Thirumullavaram is an ideal spot for those planning a picnic. |
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| Thirumullavaram is famous for its canoe rides. |
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| Near By Tourist Spots |
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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple |
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Aruvikkara Dam |
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Padmanabhapuram Palace |
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Sree Chitra Art Gallery |
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Puttan Malika Palace Museum |
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Kovalam Beach |
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