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
