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Varkala Beach, Trivandrum
ABOUT
Varkala Beach also known as Papanasham Beach has several tourist attractions that include a beautiful beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple and the Ashramam - Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach. Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. The beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. A two thousand-year-old shrine the Janardhanaswamy Temple stands on the cliffs overlooking the beach, a short distance away. There are several small restaurants and snack shops near and around Papanasham beach. Tourkicks is the best custom plan to visit this beach.
HISTORY
It is believed that a Pandyan King was instructed by Lord Brahma to build a temple at this very place to redeem him of his sins. But several other myths abound on the birth of Varkala. Another legend goes like this - when a group of pilgrims approached Sage Narada and told him that they had sinned, Narada threw his valkalam and it landed at this scenic village and hence, the place came to be known as Varkala. Narada told the pilgrims to pray for their redemption at Papanasam, which literally means redemption from sins. sree valiyaveetil bhagavathy temple is situating in kurakkanni. The temple is around 600 years old. A dip in the holy waters at this beach is believed to purge the body of impurities and the soul of all sins hence the name 'Papanasam Beach'.
SPECIALITIES
Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These tertiary sedimentary formation cliffs are a unique geological feature on 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.The beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. There are several small restaurants and snack shops near and around Papanasham beach, which attracts the maximum visitors both for leisure as well as for religious reasons. Alcohol is not allowed for sale in any of the local restaurants. It's 107 years old. Geologists found out that. Interesting things are got to know from them. The Papanasam Beach meaning 'Destroyer of Sins', is unlike any other beach in the area with impeccable beauty.
CLIMATE
Varakala has a tropical climate, which translates to hot and humid summers, heavy rain falls in monsoons and a pleasant winter season. Therefore, the best season to visit Varkala is the winter. The temperature remains salubrious between the months of October and March.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Winter season is the best season for a visit to Varkala. The months when Varkala is ideal for a trip is for the months of October - March. Monsoon season is also a nice time to visit, while Summers should be avoided, owing to the hostile climate.
FOOD
Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian, Chinese, Continental and South Indian dishes.The cuisine here is similar to the areas around it with a dash bit more dominance of seafood and a unique culture about it. Seafood is caught by local fishermen and displayed in front of many restaurants. You can select your own food right from the source, have it prepared in the tandoor and enjoy the sunset while you relish one of the freshest items the state might have to offer. Vegetarian food is also available at a lot of places.
ROAD CONDITION
Varkala is well connected to the rest of India by rail and road. Regular rail and bus services ply to and fro the city of Varkala; buses being operated both by private and government owners, especially the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.
