Enjoy the Charm of Nature at Varkala Beach

Remote location of Varkala makes it an ideal beach for tourists who want peaceful holidays. It is a beautiful beach situated 51 km from Thiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala. This beach has been ranked as one of the 10 top seasonal beaches in the world by Discovery channel. The amazing beauty of brown sand, breathtaking landscapes and spectacular sea views calls on large number of tourists to this place for memorable holidays.
This beach is also called Papnasam beach because of the belief that bathing here will wash away all sins. The beach is famous for mineral springs, resorts, spa and ayurvedic centres which offer world class ayurvedic treatments and therapies.

The well known tourist attractions of Varkala beach are

Sree Janardhana Swamy temple
This is a 2000 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form Janardana Swami. It is one of the popular temples of Kerala which is visited by large number of devotees as well as visitors for religious purpose. The temple is one of the popular Vaishnavaite pilgrimage destinations. Because of its religious significance this place is referred as the Dakshin Kashi or Benaras of the south.

Sivagiri Mutt
This is the mausoleum of Sree Narayana Guru which is visited by large number of tourists during their visit to this place. It is one of the famous monuments of Kerala. This mutt was founded by the great Hindu reformer and Philosopher Sree Narayana Guru who was the preacher of social equality and justice.

Mineral water springs
The mineral water spring is famous across the globe for its medicinal properties. Large number of tourists comes here to drink and bath in the water because of its therapeutic properties. It is said that the water of this spring has curative power which cures several diseases.

Water Sports
The Varkala beach is also famous for its water sports activities which can be enjoyed by tourists during their visit to this place. Swimming in the clear blue sea is the popular water sports activity of this place. Along with this tourists can also enjoy the fun and thrill of windsurfing, para sailing, snorkelling and beach volleyball.
Varkala beach is also known for its number of ayurvedic resorts and spa centres. These centres provide excellent ayurvedic therapies and massages through its well trained and experienced ayurveda experts. The hospitality of these centres is world class that enthrals tourists during their stay in these centres.