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Varkala Beach
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Beach
Varkala Beach, also known as the Papanasam Beach, is located in the Varkala town of Thiruvananthapuram District. The beach is an ideal location for sunbathing and swimming. Surrounded by lush green areas and golden sands, the beach lies in South Kerala at the north-end border of the district....
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Sarkara Devi Temple
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Temple
Sarkara Devi Temple, one of the ancient temples, is located at Chirayinkeezhu, in the vicinity of Varkala. The temple has gained cultural and religious importance for its Kaliyoot festival, which is celebrated during the month of March or kumbham, as per the Malayalam calendar.
Sree...
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Sivagiri Mutt
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Religious
Sivagiri Mutt, one of the popular ashrams, was established by Sree Narayana Guru, the famous philosopher and social reformer. The premise of the site houses the tomb of the founder and his ‘samadhi’, which attracts large number of people. Constructed around 1904, the site served as...
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Janardanaswami Temple
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Temple
Janardana Swami Temple, one of the religious sites of Varkala, is believed to have been constructed about 2,000 years ago. Located in the direction of Papasnanam beach, this shrine is considered holy. A large bell, displayed at the temple, was washed up from the wreck of a Dutch merchant vessel....
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Anjengo Fort
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Fort
Anjengo Fort, one of the prime attractions of Varkala, is a testimonial to many historic events and links related to the colonial rule in the region. Situated in the vicinity of Varkala town, the fort is believed to have been constructed between the 17th to 18th centuries.
The period of...
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Kappil Lake
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Lake
Kappil Lake, one of the prime attractions of Varkala, is located at a distance of around eight kilometres north of Varkala. Dotted with dense coconut groves, the lake presents a view of the backwater that merges with the Arabian Sea.
There is a bridge over the lake which provides views...
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Varkala Tunnel
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Picnic Spot
Varkala Tunnel, also known Varkala Turuthu, is one of the historic sites of the region. This site was constructed by the British to establish an inland waterway that was meant to serve as a trade route. The construction of the long tunnel was started around the mid-1860s and took around 14 years...
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Kaduvayil Thangal Dargah
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Mosque
Kaduvayil Thangal Dargah houses the shrine of a famous local Muslim saint named Kaduvayil Thangal. The holy shrine is located on National Highway 47 in between Kallambalam and Attingal.
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Kaduvayil Juma Masjid
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Mosque
Kaduvayil Juma Masjid, also known as Kaduvayil Thangal Juma Masjid or Kaduvayil Palli, is a one of the prime shrines located in Varkala. Dedicated to Kaduvayil Thangal, a Muslim saint, the shrine is counted among one of the vital Sunni pilgrimage centres that attracts both local Muslims and...
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Papasnanam Beach
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Beach
Papasnanam Beach is a quiet stretch of
white sandy beach, surrounded by coconut palm trees and red cliffs of 1500
metres.
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Varkala Lighthouse
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Light House
Varkala Lighthouse, one of the historic buildings of the region, is believed to have been constructed around the 18th century by the British rulers. Representing the fine example of colonial style architecture, the historic building is renowned for offering beautiful views of surrounding areas...
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Ponnumthuruthu Island
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 12Places to Visit in Varkala
- Type: Island
Ponnumthuruthu Island is known for its pleasant atmosphere and water boat rides. Surrounded by Anjengo backwaters and Arabian Sea, the island is famous for housing an ancient shrine of Lord Shiva and Parvati, constructed around 100 years ago. The site can be easily reached by boats and jetty...
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