Varkala Beach

Lying in the north of the capital Thiruvananthapuram, at a distance of 54 kms, the Varkala Beach is one of the most isolated Beaches in Kerala. Away from the noise and tensions of daily life, the beach proves to be an ideal haven for those in need of one. Swinging palm trees above and soft sands beneath you feet, promises you a rejuvenating vacation. Popular for many things, the Varkala Beach Resort is widely known for mineral springs near the beach which is believed to have some medicinal value, thus witnessing a large number of people coming all year to drink and bathe in the mineral springs.

A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to cleanse the body and the soul of all the sins, hence giving this shore another name, the 'Papanashini'. At the break of dawn following the new moon in the Malayalam month of 'Karkidakam', thousands offer 'Vavu Bali', a ritual that is believed to help the souls of ancestors rest in peace.

A seaside Resort, the Beach is also popular as a famous Hindu pilgrimage. The 2000-year-old Shree Janardhana Swamy Temple. The beach also has a more than 2000-year-old shrine of Lord Vishnu and a Nature Cure Centre, who act as a major tourist attraction of the Varkala Beach.