

Varkala is secluded beach 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km from Kollam. It is pleasantly warm in winter in the month of October. It is famous for mineral springs and a fantastic massage. The mineral springs here are said to have curative properties. The 2000 years old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center are the two main attractions of Varkala Beach. A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to pure the body and soul of all the sins hence the its shore is known to be "Papanashini" (destroyer of sin).



































