Varkala Beach

Beautiful Varkala Beach - Also Called as Papanasam Beach

Early Morning View - Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach - Must Visit Tourist Destination in Varkala

Varkala Beach Cliff Houses Various Restaurants, Resorts etc

Parasailing at Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach View from the Cliff

Mesmerising Sunset View of Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach Attracts Many Local and Foreign Tourists Each Year

Fine Sidewalk, Varkala Beach

Far View of Scenic Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach

Varkala Kerala

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Varkala Travel Packages

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4 Nights / 5 Days

Kerala Bliss: Tea Gardens, Backwaters & Beaches - 4N/5D Tour Ex-Kochi

Munnar(2N) → Alleppey(1N) → Varkala(1N)

₹ 16,400

21% off

₹12,800/person

5 Nights / 6 Days

Scenic Kerala Retreat - Munnar to Varkala via Jatayu: Ex Kochi

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Varkala(1N)

₹ 24,800

40% off

₹14,800/person

9 Nights / 10 Days

Explore Kerala: 9-Night Scenic Backwaters and Hills Tour

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kovalam(3N) &rar...

₹18,859/person

7 Nights / 8 Days

7N/8D Monsoon Honeymoon Package

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Varkala(1N) &rar...

₹27,000/person

5 Nights / 6 Days

Madurai to Trivandrum 5N 6D Spiritual & Leisure Tour Package

Madurai(1N) → Rameshwaram(1N) → Kanyakumari(2N) → Trivandru...

₹9,900/person

4 Nights / 5 Days

4 Night 5 Day Tour Package for Kerala

Munnar(2N) → Varkala(1N) → Alleppey(1N)

₹ 15,750

11% off

₹14,000/person

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Papanasam Beach

Varkala Beach, Varkala Overview

Set amid a beautiful setting about 10 km from the calm hamlet of Varkala in Kerala, Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam Beach, is a stretch of sand known for its relative solitude compared to the more commercial beaches of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The backdrop of the Arabian Sea against Kerala's cliffs here is distinctive, since these sedimentary rock formations aren't found elsewhere along the state's otherwise flat coastline.

The beach itself is divided into two parts, the southern area of the beach lying at the end of the road leading from Janardhana Swamy Temple regarded as sacred by Hindus. However, if you are a tourist, the north part of the beach right at the bottom of the cliff is worth going renowned for its natural mineral spring.

The water of Varkala Beach is regarded to own medicinal and curative properties. A dip in the hoy water is said to cleanse the body of impurities and all sins and thus the name Papanasam Beach meaning 'Destroyer of Sins'.

Sunsets at the Varkala Beach are especially pristine and call for a serene walk along the beach. Also if you are a seafood lover, then the place is a paradise for you. The eating joints nearby offer some of India's best moth watering and affordable food.

1. Water Sports in Varkala, Varkala

Water sports in Varkala offer an exciting array of activities for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts amidst the picturesque coastal beauty of Kerala. With its stunning cliffs, golden beaches, an (Read More)d azure waters of the Arabian Sea, Varkala provides the perfect backdrop for aquatic adventures.

Activities offered: Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Banana Boat ride

Cost of Activity: Jet Skiing- Rs 450 onwards, Parasailing- Rs 1000 , Banana Boat ride- Rs 300 onwards