7 Nature & Parks in Varkala That You Shouldn't Miss

July 6, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Let the beautiful coastal town of Varkala melt your worries and tensions away. Varkala’s peaceful seaside cliffs adjoin the Arabian Sea, setting the scene for several water spouts and wellness spas. The waters lapping at Papanasam beach are considered to have holy, sin-cleansing properties, and the nearby Ayurveda treatment center will cleanse what the ocean missed.
Restaurants in Varkala

1. Varkala Beach

Varkala Town, Varkala 695141 India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,458 reviews

Varkala Beach

Reviewed By mubashirhaseen - Bengaluru, India

It's a very Beautiful Beach and very clean & calm beach you can swim also cause the Sea water is kinda clean water and and the most amazing view you will get from Varkala Cliff, I highly recommended you to do visit once in a life......

2. Prana Yoga Vidya

Cliff Top Hotel Green Palace, Varkala Town, Varkala 695141 India +91 98463 74231 [email protected] http://www.pranayogavidya.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Prana Yoga Vidya

I teach Hatha Yoga (Ancient) @ Hotel Green Palace, Varkala. Two classes a day. Morning 8am and evening 4.30pm...have more than 10 years of teaching experience...was a voluntary teacher with famous Sivananda Yoga Ashram for 3 years...well versed in Yogic scriptures and has a reputation among independent travelers in Varkala ...travels around the World to spread the message of Yoga, Peace and Love.....

Reviewed By TrailBlazer305509

Great class, great teacher, in each class Haridas throws in something new so it is never boring, suitable for beginners or experienced yogis, Haridas quickly came to know my practice and knew when I needed an assist, I felt completely safe and trusted Haridas, looking forward to coming back to Varkala to attend class with Haridas, thanks Haridas

3. Kappil Lake

Varkala Town, Varkala India
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4.0 based on 155 reviews

Kappil Lake

Reviewed By OdysseyyTravel - Pathanamthitta, India

This is a very good place walking, cycling, driving, etc. Even many adventurous water sports are also available here.

4. Ponnumthuruthu Island

Shiva Parvathi Temple, Kerala, Varkala Town, Varkala India +91 98868 16417 http://www.facebook.com/ponnumthuruthu
Excellent
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Ponnumthuruthu Island

Ponnumthuruthu is an island which is situated about 12km south of Varkala. You can board a country boat from Nedunganda and take a tour through the backwaters for about 30 minutes to reach Ponnumthuruthu. This lush island is a perfect getaway for those who seek a break from the hustle and bustle of the urban life. This island is known for the Shiva Parvathi temple, which is also called `Thuruthu kshethram’ by the natives. The temple is situated amidst thick coconut groves, which has grown over the entire stretch. The temple is more than 100 years old and the entire island is Valiyapurackal family property. The temple was in ruins for a long time but about a decade ago, it was rebuilt.Valiyapurackal family owns the island and the temple. The island is a must see, thanks to the enchanting ambience. Even the jetty at Nedunganda village from where the journey to Ponnumthuruthu starts is peculiar. It is a makeshift jetty and the walkway to the ferry is made up of coconut husk, mud and the waste from coir. A view of the island from the ferry during evening will surely soothe any nature-lover’s mind. The greenery of the island will have a distinctive glow when the evening rays of the sun caress it. The island is also a haven of different types of flora and fauna. It will surely be a bird watcher’s delight to visit the island, thanks to the cormorants, egrets and herons seen in this area. Eagles and gulls too can be found here. Various water birds too can be seen here. The mainland on the other side of Ponnumthuruthu is a coir village. There is a small coir-making unit near the ferry. Travellers can visit the unit. It is delighting to view the boats carrying husks waving through the backwaters to reach the island. Sivarathri festival Sivarathri is a major festival celebrated at the Siva Parvathi temple at Ponnumthuruthu. It is the festival that makes alive the otherwise less frequented island. Many devotees spend the night on the island during Sivarathri and the place lit with lights is an enchanting sight.

5. Papasnanam Beach/Varkala Beach

Varkala Helipad Tour, Varkala Town, Varkala India https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/varkala-beach/328/
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4.0 based on 176 reviews

Papasnanam Beach/Varkala Beach

Reviewed By swimadvernturewaters

one of the best good beach in kerala , no disturbance calm and quite place sufficient life guards and supportive aborigines ... more over a good water sports firm named swim adventure water sports near varkala situated in kappil near varkala .its also awesome experience

6. Kappil Beach

Varkala Town, Varkala India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 73 reviews

Kappil Beach

Reviewed By SpiritualTourist1 - Chennai (Madras), India

We enjoyed this quiet, natural beach for a swim, sunset then dinner - a really great day out and good chance to see the backwaters meet the ocean

7. Varkala Aquarium

Thiruvambadi Road, Varkala Town, Varkala 695311 India +91 471 233 0653 http://fisheries.kerala.gov.in
Excellent
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Varkala Aquarium

A beautuful aquarium which has sea view in varkala with good collection of fishes

Reviewed By 566vimalp

very nice aquarium, maintained by Kerala fisheries department.the building its self have a traditional Kerala style and its really really airy. i suggest this place.

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