Kerala-Varkala

Varkala Beaches

About

The beach is the main attraction in Varkala and unlike Goa you won't find any shacks runining it, all the guesthouse are separate, up on the cliff. While further along Black beach and cliff comes to the beach. The beach of Varkala is patrolled by swimming, all swimmers should be advised of the possibility of STRONG RIP CURRENTS particularly around sunset but at any time it best to be caution. Dolphins are easy to spot along the Varkala coast line. Food is the best in India if not Asia, afford prices makes terrific value. Typical large portion of tandoori Sword Fish, Grouper, Butter fish, Barcuda. Around 200 Rupees in the evening, Prawn, Tiger Prawns, Craps or scampi's can be had 300Rs and up. Keralan coconut curries and something a visitor should not miss. The Malabar coast is lush with fragrant spices, local restaurant will Incorporated any variety of fresh spices and with out chilly. Unlike many places in India you will find many mild curries that are rich in local spices but with the power burn. 

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• Religus: False
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Janardhana Temple

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There is a huge bell placed in this temple on which it is marked as 1757 (probably the year in which it was cast). The story behind this bell goes like his. It is said that the bell was offered to the temple as an oblation. While sailing to Europe a Dutch ship refused to move as it passed by the temple. Hearing the chiming of the bell from the temple the captain of the ship promised to offer the bell in his ship as an oblation to Janardhana swamy if he allows the ship to continue its journey. Soon a wind came and moved the ship and the crew safely to the next port. The captain returned and kept his promise.

 

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

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Sivagiri Mautt

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Sprawling over an area of 200 acres, Sivagiri Mutt is an important religious shrine visited by many pilgrims. This place is home to Sree Narayan Guru's samadhi and personal belongings. Another significant element here is the Sarada Temple, dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. This temple was consecrated by Shree Narayan Guru in 1912 to lay stress on the importance of education, adding a hint of social reformism to his spiritual cult. Also, this temple has a unique octagonal structure which was designed by the guru himself. Unlike other temples, this one has no elaborate rituals and devotees are free to offer their prayers as they please, particularly with hyms and songs dedicated to the goddess. 

 

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• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: False
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Varkala Tunnel

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Varkala houses a now dilapidated tunnel known as the Varkala Tunnel, which is a part of the TS Canal (Trivandrum-Shoranur Canal). This canal was commissioned in stages under the three erstwhile states of Madras, Cochin and Travancore sometime during the 18th and 19th centuries. This waterway was of huge importance during India’s pre-independence times before 1947.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: True
• SeeBeach: False

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Kappil Lake

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Kappil Lake, one of the prime attractions of Varkala, is located at a distance of around eight kilometres north of Varkala. Dotted with dense coconut groves, the lake presents a view of the backwater that merges with the Arabian Sea.

 

There is a bridge over the lake which provides views of the entire lake. Kerala tourism has set up the Kappil Boat Club from where pedal or motor boats can be hired.

 

Kappil Beach, another attraction, located near the lake is referred as the meeting point of Kappil Lake and Arabian Sea. With thick rocks and hillocks, the beach is considered as a rocky stretch lacing a grey sea. Tourists can also visit Vettekkada Beach, which is located close to Kappil and Varkala.

 

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: True
• SeeBeach: True

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