About Varkala
Varkala is a seaside tourist resort and spa. According a myth, sage Narada was approached by a group of mendicants who confessed to having sinned. Narada threw his valkkalam (cloth made of  the bark of a tree) into the air, and the place where it landed was subsequently named Varkala. The  mendicants were directed by Narada to offer their prayers in the newly created place by the seashore. The place where the prayed for redemption, came to be known as Papanasam (redemption of sins).

A  small town 50km north of Tvm and 175km south of Cochin. It  is an important religious place for Hindus. Papanasam Beach is known for its white, silvery stretch of sand High cliffs with mineral springs rise from the coastline.

Oasis Odayam Beach is north of Papnasam Beach and just 10mts walk away. It is long , clean and secluded palm-fringed  beach. Here you can see Kerala's traditional style of fishing. 1000yrs old mosque is another major attraction here.

It is still a peaceful fishing village with rock beds and sandy beaches. The beach here offers ample scope for swimming. High cliffs with mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The unique cliff tops provide a sweeping view of sea scape below.

Sivagiri Mutt is 2km away from Varkala Town. Here is the final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, the social reformer of Kerala.

The 2000yrs old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and Nature Care Center are the two main attractions of Papanasam Beach. Golden Island is 10km away from Varkala. A Siva temple and the birds are major attractions here. The temple festivals in varkala are celebrated from December to April.