Top 5 Places To Visit In Varkala

Top 5 Places To Visit In Varkala, Kerala.

Varkala is a major commercial, induatrial and tourism region in the Thiruvananthapuram district, situated in the Indian state Kerala. In 2019, Varkala was selscted as the second most stunning cliff beach in the world.Varkala is the only place in kerala where cliffs are found adjecent to the Arabian sea.It is a travelers paradise.

Here are the top 5 places to visit in varkala this holiday season...

#1  Varkala cliff

Varkala cliff is famous beachfront which is a massive cluster of old time rocks formations. Varkala us uprearing the popularity ladder with immense speed and has become a thriving place in the last couple of years. The laid-back town is situated around 40 KM from Thiruvananthapuram which is the capital city of the state Kerala. Varkala cliff is now challenging the upbeat hippy destinations of India like Goa and Gokarna with its surging population.

#2 Varkala Beach

The popular varkala beach is around 10 KM away from the sleepy hamlet of varkala. It forms a landscape of sedimentary cliff formations facing the ebb and flow of the Arabian sea in combat. Varkala Beach is also known as Papanasam Beach.

#3 Kappil Beach and Lake

Kappil Beach is an untrodden coastal stretch which is closely located to Kasaragod. Kappil is a village near varkala and this beach is a bit away from the pilgrimage town but is worth a visit.

Fringed with coconut groves and palm trees, Kappil lake is spotted  km north of Varkala cliff. There is a boat club arranged by the tourism department that enables smooth boating experience to the visitors.

#4 Anjengo Fort and Light house

Instituted by the British East India Company in 1696, Anjengo Fort became the first ever signaling station on the Malabar coast for ships from England to India. It is a great example of architectural intelligence.

#5 Thiruvambadi Beach

Thiruvambadi beach is one of the unfrequent beaches on the Varkala cliff radius. The black sand beach is only 3km away from varkala main town.