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 while on Kerala beach tours with Kerala Backwater.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.

About Varkala Beach
The small town of Varkala, 46 km north of the capital city of Thiruvanantpuram is mostly known for the untarnished beauty of its beaches. It is actually a long stretch dominated by red cliff and green coconut palm trees. The two km long cliff extends from the south, Papnasham beach, to the north to the Thiruvambady beach. Providing a stunning contrast is the blue hues of the water and sky. In brief, the scenic beauty of Varkala beach is almost mesmerizing.Varkala beach is more than just beach for it carries along a religious as well as medicinal significance. It is also one of the quietest beaches of Kerala and resembles Kovalam in its charm. However, the added attraction here is the lesser number of people which means more space with little dirt.The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is popularly believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. Varkala Beach is a calm and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and hustle-bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. There are a number of tourist attractions near Varkala Beach. The mineral water gushing from the hill is believed to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bathe in the water from the mineral springs. You can also visit the nearby Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center. For you to visit the Varkala Beach, Indian Holiday can help you with information about the Varkala Beach. Just get in touch with us for more information about Varkala Beach.

Things to Do Religious Visit and Dip Since Varkala is known as a Hindu pilgrimage destination, it makes sense that you begin your trip by paying a visit to the famous Janardhan Swamy Temple. Like numerous other pilgrimage destinations in India, this temple too has a legend attached to it. Visit this 12th century temple (it is actually supposed to be much older) and listen to the pious story that also gives the Papnasham beach and even Varkala their name. The spring that originates from the cliff here is supposed to have curative properties (you will know why when you hear the story). On the new moon day, it is better not to visit the beach, if you are not very religious because it is heavily thronged by devotees. A dip here is believed to carry away all the sins of soul and purify it.

Become Venturesome
This one boosts the adventure streak within you. Varkala presents you an opportunity to enjoy watersports like parasailing, scuba diving and windsurfing and even deep sea fishing. You can feel your heart pounding and the adrenaline rushing down your veins when you dive deep into the water and view the colourful worlds of fishes, corals and shells. The excitement felt during parasailing is no less.