Varkala, Coastal municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district, India
The town stretches along the Arabian Sea with red sedimentary cliffs rising 30 meters above a long strip of beach at Papanasam.
The area functioned as a trade port during the Shunga Dynasty, mentioned in ancient Greek manuscripts documenting maritime routes in the region.
The Janardana Swami Temple, constructed over 2000 years ago, stands as a center for Hindu worship and draws thousands of pilgrims annually.
Visitors can reach Varkala through Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, located 57 kilometers away, or via regular trains stopping at Varkala Railway Station.
The geological formations along the coast, known as Varkala Formation, have earned recognition as a national geological monument by the Geological Survey of India.
Location: Thiruvananthapuram district
Inception: 1980
Elevation above the sea: 190 m
Part of: Southern Travancore
GPS coordinates: 8.73423,76.72571
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
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