India /Kerla /Thiruvanathapuram /Kovalam
Sight Address : Varkala is 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city in Thiruvananthapuram district and 37 km south of Kollam, south Kerla. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Varkala beach has a longer, wider and much better beach and has less blacksand that Kovalam. Beaches- Lighthouse beach in Kovalam is a good but crowded beach and there are black sand in place. Eve’s beach and the Samudra beach are good. Papanassam beach at Varkala is much quieter than beaches in Kovalam. Black beach further north is small and more secluded and the beach further south is a lovely long stretch and very quiet. However there are stretches near both the beaches which are dirty and has garbage as well. Dont expect that beaches to be having golden sands as being showcased in any restaurant brochures.
Varkala Beach Kovalam Kerla
HistoryEdit
Varkala is Situated in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala. Varkala was named after the myth related to Narada’s Valkalam (bark of tree which the mythical sages used to wear). Legend has it that sage Narada was approached by a group of mendicants who confessed to having sinned. Narada threw his valkalam into the air, and the place where it landed was subsequently named Varkala. Narada directed the mendicants to offer their prayers in the newly created place by the seashore. The place where they prayed for absolution came to be known as the Papanasam Beach.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
December 1st to March 31st.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hrs.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Kaaboo Cafe & Resort – Kovalam ; North Cilff Varkala Helipad Rd,, Kerala ; Ph/M – Phone:094 95 124171 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are available from the Central Station at Trivandrum and Airport to reach here.Tourist taxi fares are predetermined, thus you will not have to bargain for better fares. Taxis are a safe mode of travel, and it is best to opt for a taxi during night travel.
BUS : To reach the varkala Buses ply from the main bus stand in Trivandrum at periodic intervals. varkala 51 km north of thiruvanathapuram city.
Train : Nearest railway station: Varkala, about 3 km away.
Air : Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 57 km away.
Others : Rickshaws can be hired for reaching this place in Kovalam.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
