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Varkala Beach

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Varkala Beach
Sunset at Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach is situated in the town of Varkala in Varkala Municipality, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.[1] The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.

Geography

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Varkala is located at 8°44′N 76°43′E / 8.73°N 76.71°E / 8.73; 76.71.[2]

Culture

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The Janardana Swami Temple is known for a ten-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.[3]

Activities

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Varkala Beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat riding, parasailing, jet skiing, and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.[4]

Landmarks

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Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.[5]

Transport

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Train service is available at Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

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References

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  1. ↑ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Varkkallai, India". fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Kerala Tourism". keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Head Straight to Kerala, God's Own Country, for a Perfect Vacation". thequint.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. ↑ http://www.karthikaplaza.com/varkala.html Archived 10 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine | Details of Varkala
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