Varkala Beach , Varkala
About Varkala Beach
Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam beach, is a long stretch of sand. Waves roll in from the Indian Ocean. There are natural water spouts along the beach , and locals love to hold barefoot football matches on the sand. The waves are strong and care should be taken when swimming. Steps are built into the strong cliff face that looks out onto the sea. Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.
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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala
5.2 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Sivagiri Mutt is a pilgrimage center on top of a hill in Varkala. Here the social reformer and sage Sree Narayana Guru got enlightenment and...
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Anjengo Fort, Kerala
13.4 km from Varkala Beach - See map
About eighteen kilometers drive from Sivigiri Mutt, Anjengo Fort was built by the British as a strategic garrison in 1684. In 1695, it also...
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Jatayu Nature Park, Kerala
28.9 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Jatayu Nature Park, is an under construction amusement park at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. The first phase of the park will open...
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Mayyanad Village, Kerala
30.9 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Situated at a distance of 10 km south of Kollam town, Mayyanad is a beautiful village on the banks of Paravur Lake. 'Mayyam' means middle and the...
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Police Museum, Kerala
34.4 km from Varkala Beach - See map
There is only one museum of the kind in India. Come here to be arrested by history. This museum has an array of display of arms and ammunition. It...
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Kottarakkara, Kerala
37.2 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Kottarakkara is a small town located at 27kms from the Kollam city. What is so special about this small town is that it is the birthplace of the...
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Thangassery Beach and Lighthouse, Kerala
40.5 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Just five kilometers from Kollam, is the pleasant village and beach of Thangassery. The lighthouse here is a major attraction and is 144 meters...
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Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala
42.4 km from Varkala Beach - See map
This lake is where the eight backwaters meet. Ashta translates as eight. Mudi means branch. The name refers to the eight branches of the rivers...
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Koikkal Palace, Kerala
48 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Located in Nedumangad, Koikkal Palace was established by Umayamma Rani of ancient Venad Kingdom. Tourists can have a tour of the palace which was...
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Shankumugham Beach, Kerala
50.5 km from Varkala Beach - See map
The marvelous beach called Sanghumukham Beach is located nearby Veli Tourist Village. This beach is an ideal place to admire the beauty of Sunset...
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Napier Museum, Kerala
51 km from Varkala Beach - See map
Napier Museum, also called as The “Trivandrum Museum" or The "Art Museum” was established in 1855. One can see a huge collection of...
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