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.
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.
Varkala is located at 8°44′N76°43′E / 8.73°N 76.71°E . [2]
The Janardana Swami Temple is known for a ten-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu. [3]
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]
Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. [5]
Train service is available at Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station.
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