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Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach, is situated in the town of Varkala in Varkala Municipality, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India. The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.

Sights

Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These cliffs are of tertiary sedimentary formation and named by geologists as Varkala Formation. They are a geological monument as recorded by the Geological Survey of India. Water spouts and spas occur on the sides of these cliffs.

Nearby attractions and activities

The Janardana Swami Temple is situated near the Beach. It is known for a 10-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.

Sivagiri Mutt is another attraction, located atop the Sivagiri hill. Train service is available at Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station.

Varkala beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat riding, parasailing, jetting, and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.

Geography

Varkala is located at 8°44′N 76°43′E / 8.73°N 76.71°E / 8.73; 76.71.

Gallery

• Varkala beach
• A natural water spout in Varkala Beach
• Karkidaka Vavu Bali ritual being performed at Varkala Beach
• Evening at Varkala beach
• Panoramic view of Varkala beach cliff

References

1. http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html Archived 10 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine | Details of Varkala
2. "Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
3. "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
4. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Varkkallai, India". www.fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.

External links

• Varkala Beach photographs and 360° panoramas

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