Leisure at Varkala for a Peaceful Holiday

Situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala is an important tourist destination. If you wish to hit the coastal region this vacation, then Varkala tour is a good option. It lies just next to the Arabian Sea and provides the ideal blend of hills and beaches. Famous across the world for its beautiful beaches, ancient temples and natural beauty, Varkala is a must visit holiday destination in India.

The popular Varkala tourist attractions include:

Varkala Beach

It is known amongst the most popular beaches of Kerala. The azure sea, shimmering sand and long stretch of palm trees make it a place to visit. Surrounded by steep and high rocky cliffs, made up of brown stone, the beach simply looks amazing. A visit to the beach comes up with the opportunity to see the beautiful view of sunset over the Arabian Sea. Besides the natural vistas, the beach is famous for the water sports activities like sunbathing, swimming, para-sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. It is believed that nearby mineral water springs have the excellent medicinal properties. That is why the beach is also called as Papnasam Beach.

Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple

This old temple is amongst the most revered pilgrim centres for the Hindus. Every year, many people visit the temple. Devoted to Lord Vishnu and Hanuman, the temple lies on the top of a hill, which has earned the fame to the region.

Sivagiri Mutt

It is among the most important tourist attractions in Varkala. Founded by Sree Narayana Guru, a great philosopher and social reformer of Kerala, it serves as the venue for a religions organization. The place is thronged by a huge number of religious people every year. On the occasion of Guru Deva Jayanti, tourists from all across the world visit the place to enjoy the colourful fair.
Anjengo Fort

This unique place is known for its beautiful setting of beach that you can see in front of the fort. The blend of scenic vistas of the place is amazing to see. Anjengo, the word literally stands for 'Anju Thengu', which means the five coconut trees. Known as a strongest bastion, it is a perfect specimen of English architectural style in India. The fort boasts of its quaint atmosphere, natural surroundings and well-maintained gardens, visited by many tourists every year.

Shopping

If you are among those who really look for some unique shopping items during their visit, Varkala offers you fine handicrafts items. You will find many traditional handicrafts, made of shells & oysters and horn-carved objects.