Travel 54 Km north from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, and you will come to Varkala Beach. This Beach is a quiet and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. Enjoy the laid back attractions of Varkala Beach while on Kerala beach tours with Kerala Backwater. This beach is famous for mineral springs and a fantastic massage, so don't forget to bring aromatherapy massage oil and sun protection. The mineral springs here have curative properties. The massage technique hasguarded secret for thousands of years, but for many tourists it's a welcome revival from the toils of the road.

Varkala Beach is also famous for its landscape. A high rocky cliff ends abruptly and a stretch of clear sand extends down to the sea. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes this Beach a striking sight. The sunset at this Beach is truly breathtaking with the sun sinking into the sky. Sun look like a ball of molten gold. See the magnificent sunset at Varkala Beach on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater. Varkala also houses a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. The 800-year old Janardhana temple, dedicated to Ayyappan and Hanuman. This temple is famous as Southern Kasi (Benares). Non-Hindus not permitted to enter the inner sanctum but can hang around the temple. Varkala beach also called ' Papanashini'. Because the belief is that a dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach will purify your body and soul.