Varkala

Varkala is a diminutive town situated at a distance of 55kms in north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is a seaside tourist resort and spa and an imperative religious place for the Hindus. You can spend sometime at the Papanasam Beach inVarkala. It is a secluded beach known for its white, silvery stretch of sand, mineral springs and rocky cliffs. Varkala also the final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, the great social reformer of Kerala, is situated near Varkala atop a hill named Sivagiri. The city has some of the best lodging options ranging from four star to two star and budget hotels.