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۞ About Verkala : |
Varakala's quite beach and towering cliffs just might rescue South India's reputation for over-commercialized coatal resort-towns. Though the beach-side bussinesses and hotels have developed more of an affinity for tourist dollars of late, the distance between town and seashore still ensures a measure of the beauty and tranquility for which Kovalum was once famed.
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۞ How To Reach : |
To reach Varkala, the nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (57 km). The nearest railway station at Varkala town (3 km) directly connects Varkala to major towns in the state as well as neighboring states. By road, Varkala is 51 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, 37 km away from Kollam, and just 47 km from National Highway 47.
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| ۞ Sight Seeing In Verkala: |
The town real beach, Papanashsam, lies at the base of a cliff that shoulders the burden of most of Varkala's tourist infrastructure. From the cliff, steep narrow paths pick their way down to the sand. There are dangerous riptides; always swim near the life gaurd and ask about conditions. The cliff-top path winds north for quite a distance, with superb views of the rocky coastline. Beach Rd. leads west from the Sree Janardana Swami Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site-one of the seven most important Vaishnavite shrines in India.
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| The temple was built around what is now a massive ficus tree, and although non-Hindus are prihibited from entering, it's still worth hiking up the short staircase for the external view. From the beach, rickety bridges lead up the cliff to the Kerala Kathakali Centre, which stages Kathakali dance performances. |
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