Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach
Sunset at Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach is situated in the town of Varkala in Varkala Municipality, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.[1] The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.

Geography

Varkala is located at 8°44′N 76°43′E / 8.73°N 76.71°E / 8.73; 76.71.[2]

Culture

The Janardana Swami Temple is known for a ten-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.[3]

Activities

Varkala Beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat riding, parasailing, jet skiing, and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.[4]

Landmarks

Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.[5]

Transport

Train service is available at Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station.

  • Varkala beach
    Varkala beach
  • A natural water spout in Varkala Beach
    A natural water spout in Varkala Beach
  • Karkidaka Vavu Bali ritual being performed at Varkala Beach
    Karkidaka Vavu Bali ritual being performed at Varkala Beach
  • Evening at Varkala beach
    Evening at Varkala beach

References

  1. ^ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Varkkallai, India". fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Kerala Tourism". keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. ^ http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html Archived 10 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine | Details of Varkala
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varkala_Beach