Varkala Kerala
The seaside town of Varkala occupies a position 55 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s capital city. Besides being an important beach destination, Varkala is also a popular pilgrimage destination. Hindus hold the place in high regard because it is the resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, one of Kerala’s greatest social reformers. Varkala is among those few destinations that promise a tranquil holiday in the midst of silvery sands, rocky cliffs and verdant fields and coconut palms. In addition, the town also offers a nature cure centre, located just at a stone’s throw away from the beach. All in all, a holiday in Varkala will prove to be one of the most rejuvenating experiences of a traveller’s life. Plan you travel to Varkala between the ideal time of October and March.Activities to Do in Varkala
Spend some time around Varkala and then move on to the closely located Papanasam Beach. At the beach, you can enjoy some quality time with your family and friends, feast your eyes on the scenic landscape and also visit the mineral springs.The mineral springs possess medicinal characteristics. You can easily notice tourists and locals drinking and bathing in the water of these mineral springs.
Cover a distance of just 6 km north of the town to reach the Kappil Lake. The lake is situated on the outskirts of Varkala and affords wonderful views of Kerala backwaters. The estuaries at the lake are also worth seeing.
Get to the nature cure centre at Varkala. The centre offers a wide range of Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies. Consult the experts of Ayurveda and enroll yourself in a short rejuvenation program. Relax your body and mind and return home all recharged and renewed.
