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{{ | {{Short description|Beach in Trivandrum, Kerala, India}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | ||
[[File:Varkala beach from above.jpg|thumb|Varkala Beach]] | [[File:Varkala beach from above.jpg|thumb|Varkala Beach]] | ||
[[File:Varkala Beach.jpg|thumb|Sunset at Varkala Beach]] | [[File:Varkala Beach.jpg|thumb|Sunset at Varkala Beach]] | ||
'''Varkala | '''Varkala Beach''' is situated in the town of [[Varkala]] in Varkala Municipality, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/06/22/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala|title=Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation|website=thequint.com|access-date=31 August 2018}}</ref> The beach skirts the [[Arabian Sea]], part of the Indian Ocean. | ||
==Geography== | |||
Varkala is located at {{Coord|8.73|N|76.71|E}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Varkkallai.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Varkkallai, India|website=fallingrain.com|access-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205232544/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Varkkallai.html|archive-date=5 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Culture== | ||
The [[Janardana Swami Temple]] is known for a ten-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/varkala/janardhana-temple--arattu-festival.php|title=Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Kerala Tourism|website=keralatourism.org|access-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122020119/http://www.keralatourism.org/varkala/janardhana-temple--arattu-festival.php|archive-date=22 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Activities== | ||
Varkala Beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat riding, [[parasailing]], [[jet ski]]ing, and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/06/22/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala|title=Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation|website=thequint.com|access-date=31 August 2018}}</ref> | |||
==Landmarks== | |||
Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref>http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310071242/http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html |date=10 March 2010 }} | Details of Varkala</ref> | |||
==Transport== | |||
Train service is available at [[Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station]]. | Train service is available at [[Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station]]. | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
വർക്കല ക്ലിഫ്.jpg|Varkala beach | |||
Varkala natural spring.JPG|A natural water spout in Varkala Beach | |||
Karkkidaka vavu bali at varkkala.jpg|Karkidaka Vavu Bali ritual being performed at Varkala Beach | |||
Varkala. jpg.jpg|Evening at Varkala beach | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Commons category|Varkala Beach}} | {{Commons category|Varkala Beach}} | ||
* [http://indiatourism.ws/kerala/varkala/ Varkala Beach] photographs and 360° panoramas | * [http://indiatourism.ws/kerala/varkala/ Varkala Beach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502232834/http://indiatourism.ws/kerala/varkala/ |date=2 May 2015 }} photographs and 360° panoramas | ||
{{Waters of Kerala}} | {{Waters of Kerala}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:07, 13 February 2026
Varkala Beach is situated in the town of Varkala in Varkala Municipality, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.[1] The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Varkala is located at 8°44′N 76°43′E / 8.73°N 76.71°E.[2]
Culture[edit | edit source]
The Janardana Swami Temple is known for a ten-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.[3]
Activities[edit | edit source]
Varkala Beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat riding, parasailing, jet skiing, and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.[4]
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.[5]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Train service is available at Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Varkala beach -
A natural water spout in Varkala Beach -
Karkidaka Vavu Bali ritual being performed at Varkala Beach -
Evening at Varkala beach
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Varkkallai, India". fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Kerala Tourism". keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html Archived 10 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine | Details of Varkala
External links[edit | edit source]
- Varkala Beach Archived 2 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine photographs and 360° panoramas
