Varkala Travel Guide

Varkala is coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Kerala State of India. It is located 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram city and 37 km from Kollam. Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. Varkala is popular destination for tourists. Varkala is famous for the 2,000-year-old Janardana Swami Temple which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi, it is also Ayurvedic treatment center. Another major landmark in Varkala is the Sivagiri Mutt, established by the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. The hill-top mausoleum of Sree Narayana Guru is one of the most famous monuments in Kerala. Other attractions are most beautiful Varkala Beaches, Lakes, ancient Fort, Varkala Tunnel, temples dedicated to Hindu Lords.

Varkala is connected with Road transport from major cities of Kerala. Nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport located 55 km away and Varkala has Railway Station with well-connected daily trains.

Tourist Attractions in Varkala