Photo Credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Varkala is situated about 50 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. The area’s topography is perhaps its best attraction; the wide plateau atop steep laterite cliffs offers a grand vista of the sea.

The scenic beach backed by sheer laterite cliffs, golden sands and the rolling waves of the Arabian Sea attract tourists who revel in its secluded beauty, especially during the peak season of October to February when other beaches are relatively crowded.