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Kappil Beach Thiruvananthapuram
6.04km from Varkala Beach
Clean beach and a long road sandwiched between the beach on one side and backwaters in another. The waves are a bit harsh here.
Kollam Beach
20.01km from Varkala Beach
A beach in southern Kerala, surrounded by unique attractions.
Tangasseri Lighthouse
22.09km from Varkala Beach
It is one of the two lighthouses in the Kollam Metropolitan area
Jatayupara
23.15km from Varkala Beach
A giant rock cladded in legends, and an incredible opportunity for adventures.
Kottukal Cave Temple
28.03km from Varkala Beach
The 8th century cave temple carved out of a large boulder.
Kudukkathupara
35km from Varkala Beach
Kudukkathupara is situated at a height of 850 meters above sea level. It consists of three large rocks out of which you can climb the first two rocks. The tops of the last rock, which is also the tallest is inaccessible. About four districts of Kerala and some parts of the neighbouring Tamil Nadu state can be viewed from the top of the second rock.
Shangumugham Beach
36.66km from Varkala Beach
A place away from the city crowd which has many historical importance. White sand, serene atmosphere , street foods and all.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
37.37km from Varkala Beach
One of the oldest zoo in India, home to a large number of wild animals.
Napier Museum
37.45km from Varkala Beach
An architecturally impressive museum building, housing many exhibits from 8th to 18th century.
Connemara Market Palayam
37.56km from Varkala Beach
An old market that sells all household items- a backbone for the netizens and a colourful place for the visitors.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
38.58km from Varkala Beach
The ancient temple with its billions of dollars of wealth, impeccable architecture and legends.
Kuthiramalika Palace
38.75km from Varkala Beach
The former residence of Travancore King Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. Known for its architecture and its museum storing unique exhibits
Sasthampara
45.32km from Varkala Beach
Offbeat hillock destination, trekking,city view etc.
Ponmudi Hill Station
45.42km from Varkala Beach
The golden peaks of Ponmudi with its year-round cool climate and amazing scenery.
Thenmala Dam
47.06km from Varkala Beach
Thenmala Dam, located in Kollam district of Kerala is the second largest irrigation project in the state of Kerala. The water from the dam is used for irrigation and for power generation. It has the longest reservoir of the state.
Meenmutty Waterfalls- Thiruvananthapuram
48.66km from Varkala Beach
The 30 meters tall waterfall accessed by a hike through dense tropical forest.
Kovalam Beach
48.85km from Varkala Beach
One of the most beautiful beach of Kerala, surrounded by shops, lighthouse and rocky capes.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
49.27km from Varkala Beach
A dam-site with its beautiful tiny islands and a sanctuary with thick forest covers
Oachira Parabrahma Temple
49.27km from Varkala Beach
An ancient temple and a Hindu pilgrimage site. The temple is home to Oachirakkali- a famous ritual performed here during June wherein traditional martial arts experts conduct mock-fighting in muddy water. The temple also hosts the festival of cattle, 28 days after Onam- the harvest festival of Kerala. The festival of cattle consists of gigantic idols of bull made of cloth & hay which are then pulled on giant wheels to the Oachira Temple from the sites where they are made.
Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge
49.8km from Varkala Beach
The 13 Kannara bridge or 13 Arch Bridge (Pathimoonu Kannara Bridge) is a 108-year-old bridge from the British era consisting of 13 arches. It is a major landmark on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line. The bridge connects two hillocks and stands on thirteen granite pillars each almost a hundred feet tall. The bridge is sandwiched by the Kollam-Thirumangalam National Highway on one side and the River Kazhuthurutti on the other. It is 102.72 meters (337.0 ft) long and 5.18 meters (17.0 ft) tall.
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Varkala Beach
Varkala Beach, Kerala
Also known as Papanasham Beach by its historical beliefs.Only place in Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea