Varkala Beach

Varkala beach is located around 37kms from the town of Kollam. Varkala beach is also known as Papanasam beach as it is assumed that by taking a bath here, one can wash away all his/her sins. It is a popular seaside resort that also serves as a significant place of pilgrimage for Hindu devotees. Varkala beach is surrounded with various high cliffs that have various mineral springs from which pure mineral water gushes out that is rich in medicinal properties. It is the best spot in Kerala from where you can truly enjoy watching sunset. The two chief attractions of Varkala beach is the Nature Center and the Janardana Swamy Temple, which is 2000 year old. The Varkala beach town is one of the modernized beach towns in the world. People love to come here as they get all the latest services at their commands. In the terms of Roads and other infrastructures, Varkala beach is superb place to visit. And the beach is well kept and is very neat and clean. The place has also got many other things to see like churches, buildings and other monuments that are remembrance of the glorious history of the place. This place has loads of colors that will spellbound you with its beauty and make an impact on your memories for long.