Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach is a cliff beach in Varkala municipality of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. The word Papanasham means wash away sins. It is believed that a dip in the waters of Papanasham Beach washes away all the sins in one's life.

Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These cliffs are of tertiary sedimentary formation, and named by geologists as Varkala Formation. They are a geological monument as recorded by the Geological Survey of India. Water spouts and spas are on the sides of these cliffs.

Nearby Attractions & Activities.

The Janardana_Swami_Temple is situated near the Beach. It is known for a 10-day festival held twice a year, called Arattu.

Sivagiri_Mutt is another attraction, located atop the Sivagiri_hill. Varkala railway station is known by the name of Varkala_Sivagiri_Railway_Station.

Panoramic view of Varkala beach cliff
Varkala beach has adventure and leisure activities such as boat_riding, parasailing, jetting and horse-riding. There are also restaurants and cafes; alcohol is not served.

If you would like to participate or explore this one Raintree Holidays kerala will organise the same with Kerala Tour Package. Raintree Holidays offer very good Kerala Tour package with leisure tour.

Quality replica wtches uk online store: aaa replique montres are all available.