Varkala- sun, sea, spirituality and more….
Varkala, the “new Goa” is a well known beach destination in Kollam. Apart from being a favored destination of beach enthusiasts, Varkala is also a famous religious destination where Hindus perform obsequies for the departed souls. Varkala beach caught up the fancy of foreign tourists around 6 years back as an isolated and uncrowded beach that was free from mass tourism footfalls unlike the many other popular beaches like kovalam. Today, even though Varkala beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations, it has gracefully remained charming and unspoilt . The ideal time to visit Varkala Beach is from November to March.