Varkala Travel Guide
Varkala is a small town with a population of little over 40,000. It is located around 20 kms. south of Quilon (Kollam) and around 50 kms. Northwest of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). The town is situated on the seashore with a neat beach, which is less crowded than other popular beaches like Kovalam etc. It is almost like a private beach and it has a mineral water spring and because of the peaceful atmosphere in the beach, Varkala is recommended by many visitors. The name PAPA NASHINI (destroyer of sin) came to be associated with the beach and hence many people visit the beach to immerse the ashes of departed members of the family and pray at the famous Janarthana Swamy Temple.

Varkala is a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located 51 kilometres (approx. 32 miles) north of Thiruvananthapuram city

Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where one can find cliffs adjacent to the Arabian sea. These tertiary sedimentary formation cliffs are a unique geological feature in the otherwise flat Kerala coast, and is known among geologists as Varkala Formation and a geological monument as declared by the Geological survey of India. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs.

Getting there:
Air: Nearest Airport is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Rail: Nearest Railway Station is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Road: Varkala is linked by motorable roads.

Accommodation:
Taj Garden Retreat

Weather and Best Season to visit:
The Climate is mainly tropical.
The best season to visit would be from September to March.