Relatively lesser traveled than the other destinations in Kerala, Varkala, one of the favorite tourist destinations in Kerala, is located 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. It offers its visitors some cherished moments of peace and tranquility, far from the maddening crowds and visited by abundant tourists of late from far and near. The various tourist Attractions in Varkala have been discussed below:

Papanasam Beach:
Varkala beach is the best place to be along the coastal belt of Kerala for basking in the glory of the lovely sunset. Tall cliffs fringe the beach. Odd land formations and the view from the top are greatly captivating experience for the visitors.



Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple:
One of the Varkala tourist attractions, Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple, is also considered as a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. Situated on top of a mound, the 800-year old Janardhana Temple is devoted to Ayyappan and Hanuman. It is actually considered to be the ultimate resting-place of the great social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru.

Sivagiri Mutt:
Established by Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928) the famous philosopher and social reformer of modern Kerala, the Sivagiri Mutt is a revered site. The Sivagiri Mutt is also the central point of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sangham, a religious association set up by the Guru to spread his preachings of �One Caste, One Religion, and One God�. The �Sivagiri Pilgrimage� is normally performed between 30th December and 1st January annually.

Anjengo Fort:
Positioned very close to the town of Varkala, Anjengo Fort was the main garrison of the Dutch East India Company. This fort still reminds one of the dominance of the East India Company in the state of Kerala.

Varkala Tunnel:
Tourist Attractions in Varkala also has an elongated tunnel, which started being built as early as 1867 and was completed 1880. Known as �Varkala Turuthu�, this tunnel was constructed under the management of Divan Sheshaya Sasthri and was extensively used for ferrying of goods.

Nature Cure Center:
Sited close to the Varkala beach, this serves as an excellent tourist destination for thorough recreation of the mind and body.

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