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Varkala
Brief
Kerala's new destination Varkala, is a perfect place for those who like
to holiday in a calm and serene atmosphere. Varkala is a seaside tourist
resort and spa. A small town 55km north of Thiruvananthapuram, it is also
an important religious place for the Hindus. The Papanasam Beach at Varkala
is a quiet, secluded beach known for its white, silvery stretch of sand,
mineral springs and rocky cliffs. Varkala is also an important Hindu centre
of pilgrimage. It is the final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, the
great social reformer of Kerala, is near Varkala atop a hill named Sivagiri.
High cliffs from mineral springs majestically rise is a scene typical of
Varkala. There is a nature cure centre adjacent to the beach.
History Culture Climate & Geogaphical Location
The best time to visit Varkala is between October and early March. The summers are too hot (the sands will scorch your soles) and the sea gets too rough and dangerous during the monsoons.
How to Reach
Varkala is well connected by air, rail & road. By air, nearest Airport is at Thiruvananthapuram. By rail, nearest Railway Station is at Thiruvananthapuram. By road, Varkala is linked by motorable roads.
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