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Cochin,Cherai,Athirappally,Munnar, Nilambur,Marayoor,Thekkady, Vagamon,Kumarakom, Alappuzha,Varkala, Kovalam,Thiruvanathapuram,
Wayanad,Bekkal
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The small state of Kerala, which represents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of India's most beautiful state.
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Goa, also known as 'the pearl of the east', is known for its Gothic churches, age-old ruins, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, and bubbly folk music. With its 131-km-long coastline, Goa is an important destination in every tourist's itinerary.
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| Varkala |
Varkala is a coastal and pilgrim town located 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. The place is a natural paradise for tourists.It is an attraction for its unlimited potential and infinite charm where tourists enjoy a wide range of pursuits like boat riding, sun bath and ayurveda.
Varkala is also an important religious place for the Hindus.The Papanasam Beach at Varkala is a quiet, secluded beach known for its white, silvery stretch of sand, mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, the great social reformer of Kerala, is near Varkala, atop a hill named Sivagiri. High cliffs with mineral springs rising majestically is a scene typical of Varkala.
According to a myth, sage Narada was approached by a group of mendicants who confessed to having sinned. Narada threw his valkkalam (the bark of tree which the mythical sage used to wear) 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 they prayed for redemption came to be known as the Papanasham Beach (Papanasham means redemption from sins).
Varkala is a well-known tourist destination.
The town has excellent telecommunication facilities, an average-rated water supply system, fire station, several post offices and police station. The town boasts of government-run modern medicine, ayurveda,and nature cure hospital in addition to over 10 private hospitals, clinics and some dental clinics.
The government-run nature cure hospital is also functioning near the Papanasam cliff.
The District Ayurvedic Hospital is also located in Varkala.
Varkala is the second most important railhead in the district of Thiruvananthapuram, after the Thiruvananthapuram Central Station. Varkala is an important hub for neighbouring places like Attingal, Kadakkavur, Edava, Kallambalam , Kappil, Parippally and Kilimanoor.
Tourism started thriving by the end of last century at the Varkala beach(Papanasam), which was earlier famous for Vavu Beli, a Hindu custom performed at the beach. Another beach is at Tiruvambadi, one kilometre away and en-route the old palace. There is a helipad close to the beach. Scores of ayurvedic massage parlours are there adjacent to the beach.
The beach lovers can still expect more of pleasure and excitement in Kerala if they have had enough of Kovalam. Varkala is a new name among the various tourist places and beach destinations of Kerala. Located amazingly, it is visited by many beach and nature lovers from not only India but also from abroad. Varkala also holds immense importance for the pilgrimage tourists since it is home to the 3, 500 years old Janardanaswamy temple. It is an exotic town that is slowly climbing the ladders of popularity among the various tourist destinations of south India and you should not miss out the various highlights that this town has to offer to its tourists. Touristplacesinindia.com offers valuable inputs and tourist information about Varkala that would be of great help to those who are planning for a tour to Varkala.
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