Have you included Varkala in your Kerala tour package? Have you ever heard of it? This coastal town located in the Thiruvananthapuram district is not a much-hyped tourist destination of Kerala. This place is famous for the old Janardana Swami Temple. This place is sometimes referred to as the Dakshin Kashi.
In Varkala, the cliffs are present adjacent to the Arabian sea. There is no other place to have such a site. Due to its exceptional sedimentary cliffs and other geological features, the GSI has included Varkala cliff as one of the important geo heritage sites.
There are some other famous landmarks also like Sivagiri Mutt, Papanasam beach, Tiruvambadi beach etc. There is a famous Arabian Soul guesthouse which is close to a helipad. It is one of the most convenient place to stay on this awesome cliff. Give Varkala a place and time in your South Indian tour package if you want to enjoy its cliff feel and other beauties.
How To Reach Varkala
By Air
Varkala dose not have an own Airport, Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest to Varkala, at a distance of around 60 km. Visitor who prefer flying to Trivandrum Airport for visiting Varkala.
By Road
Varkala is located just 45 km from the National Highway 47 and has regular buses from Cochin Trivandrum & Alleppey. If you are planning to visit Varaka beach by road, you should make it to bus stand in Varkala.
Regular Bused are ply from the cities of Kochi, Kottayam and Alleppey, etc.
By Rail
Varakala has its own Railway station and its well connected with all mojor places in India. The Railway station is located just 5 km away from the Varakala Beach