Thiruvananthapuram district
Varkala
Laterite cliffs over the Arabian Sea, with a pilgrimage town behind them.
Photo: Pkukreti7 · CC BY-SA 4.0Introduction
Varkala's red laterite cliffs drop straight to the beach, an unusual sight on Kerala's coast. The clifftop path is lined with cafés and guesthouses, while the town behind it is an important pilgrimage centre with the Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Sivagiri Mutt associated with the reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
Best known for
- The North Cliff walk at sunset
- Papanasam beach
- Janardhana Swamy Temple
- Sivagiri Mutt
Beyond the usual
- Explore the quieter beaches south of the main cliff
- Visit the Kappil backwaters where lake meets sea
- Learn about the fishing communities along the coast
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