Varkala

Varkala 54 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram, with its beautiful sands and cliffs, is a considerably more appealing beach destination these days than Kovalam. centered on a cliff top row of budget guest houses and palm-tahtch cafes, the tiursit scene is still relatively low-key, although the arrival in recent yearsof the first charter groups and luxury hotels may shell well be the harbinger of full -scale development.The Janarathama temple here is believed to be 2000 years old. Kollam is 31 km from Varkala.

It's a beautiful beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. This beach is rich in mineral water springs that are known for their medicinal value.

A dip in the holy waters of this beach is believed to purge the body and the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' for this shore. A ritual believed to help the souls of ancestors rest in peace.