Varkala- The Beach Destination Of Kerala

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Those who want a quiet weekend holiday this Christmas can head for Varkala. It is a small coastal town which falls under Thiruvananthapuram district in the Kerala state of India. This place is located about 50 KM in the north-west of the capital city. The interesting part is that it is the only town in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.

HOW TO REACH?

Varkala is well linked by road to many cities. Tourists can choose to approach the city by buses, trains, flights and taxis. The nearby airport is situated at Trivandrum, 45 km away from the destination. The appropriate time to visit Varkala Beach is from November to March.

HOLIDAYS & TOUR PACKAGES

The town is a perfect beach destination and makes a wonderful short trip at Varkala resorts. For culture lovers the place has breathtaking architecture and historical buildings. You can be away from the mundane city life and soak yourself in wellness spas and water spouts to ease your tensions ...
... and worries. The nearby Varkala resorts in Papanasam beach offer you number of Ayurvedic treatments to rejuvenate your senses. Many tour packages are also available at very economical prices.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

This place is home to the popular beach destination Papanasam so that enjoy your stay at Varkala hotels. It is also a pilgrimage place because it has the holy shrine of Kerala's saint Sree Narayan Guru. Then you can also visit the 2000 year old Janardana Swami Temple which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine which is also referred as Dashin Kashi. There are number of Varkala hotels which are known for their charming treats and warm hospitable service. They are in close proximity to Thiruvananthapuram airport and well connected to the major locations of the town. Guests are also treated with well-equipped hotel facilities to make their holidays memorable.

BEST PLACES TO SEE

The most important religious spot in the city which one should see are Sree Janardana Swami Temple. The temple is more than 2000 years old. Other key spots of attraction in the city are Kaduvayil Thangal Dargah, VarkalaTunnel, Sivagiri Mutt and Ponnumthuruthu Island etc.