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About Beautiful cliff and Beaches .
Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15-meter-high 'North Cliff' adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is famous for its hippie culture, serving excellent seafood on the rocks and playing global music, and the Samadhi of Kerala saint Sree Narayana Guru. Varkala is also known as Jordan Swami Temple and Dakshin Kashi.
Varkala has some of the best pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, natural fisheries and waterfalls – all of which together make this town a little paradise. You'll also find lots of shops with signboards in Hebrew selling yoga mats, oxidised silver jewellery and harem pants made of cotton. Ayurvedic spas, good resorts, hostels and clean beaches make it a must-visit city in Kerala..
History .
Varkala was once known as Udaya Marthandapuram after the 16th-century Travancore king Udaya Marthanda Varma, who contributed significantly to the development of this small coastal town. Sometimes referred to as Southern Varanasi, Varkala has some fascinating legends associated with its historical origins. According to popular myth, King Pandyan built the famous 2000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple here as an atonement for his sins, as instructed by Lord Brahma. Another story tells the story of a group of pilgrims who sought the help of Lord Narada to atone for their sins. The Lord threw his loincloth or Valkalam, which landed on the seashore, thus the town got its name. Pilgrims used to pray here giving rise to the tradition of absolution from sins by taking a dip in the holy water of papanasam or sea.
Dangers and Thing
01_Carry a torch as power cuts are frequent and the beach gets quite dark after sunset
02_Be careful walking the rocky path at night, as it can be very slippery and some parts are unfenced
03_There are lots of bugs at the beach – including mosquitoes, so it's a good idea to come prepared with mosquito repellent cream04_
It is better to dress conservatively at the beach keeping in mind the local sensibilities
Wear a sarong over your bikini. Also stay away from drunken strangers, beggars and hawkers. Varkala has dangerously strong currents, and even expert swimmers need to be careful in the water.
Local Food
The cuisine here is similar to that of its surrounding regions, with a slightly greater dominance of seafood and a unique culture about it. Seafood is caught by local fishermen and displayed in front of many restaurants. You can select your food from the source, prepare it in the tandoor and enjoy the sunset while you indulge in one of the freshest items in the state. Vegetarian food is also available in many places. There are also bars spread across the city.
Varkala Trip
About Beautiful cliff and Beaches .
Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15-meter-high 'North Cliff' adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is famous for its hippie culture, serving excellent seafood on the rocks and playing global music, and the Samadhi of Kerala saint Sree Narayana Guru. Varkala is also known as Jordan Swami Temple and Dakshin Kashi.
Varkala has some of the best pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, natural fisheries and waterfalls – all of which together make this town a little paradise. You'll also find lots of shops with signboards in Hebrew selling yoga mats, oxidised silver jewellery and harem pants made of cotton. Ayurvedic spas, good resorts, hostels and clean beaches make it a must-visit city in Kerala..
History .
Varkala was once known as Udaya Marthandapuram after the 16th-century Travancore king Udaya Marthanda Varma, who contributed significantly to the development of this small coastal town. Sometimes referred to as Southern Varanasi, Varkala has some fascinating legends associated with its historical origins. According to popular myth, King Pandyan built the famous 2000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple here as an atonement for his sins, as instructed by Lord Brahma. Another story tells the story of a group of pilgrims who sought the help of Lord Narada to atone for their sins. The Lord threw his loincloth or Valkalam, which landed on the seashore, thus the town got its name. Pilgrims used to pray here giving rise to the tradition of absolution from sins by taking a dip in the holy water of papanasam or sea.
Dangers and Thing
01_Carry a torch as power cuts are frequent and the beach gets quite dark after sunset
02_Be careful walking the rocky path at night, as it can be very slippery and some parts are unfenced
03_There are lots of bugs at the beach – including mosquitoes, so it's a good idea to come prepared with mosquito repellent cream04_
It is better to dress conservatively at the beach keeping in mind the local sensibilities
Wear a sarong over your bikini. Also stay away from drunken strangers, beggars and hawkers. Varkala has dangerously strong currents, and even expert swimmers need to be careful in the water.
Local Food
The cuisine here is similar to that of its surrounding regions, with a slightly greater dominance of seafood and a unique culture about it. Seafood is caught by local fishermen and displayed in front of many restaurants. You can select your food from the source, prepare it in the tandoor and enjoy the sunset while you indulge in one of the freshest items in the state. Vegetarian food is also available in many places. There are also bars spread across the city.