Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala and there are many places in and around that are known for its beauty. A famous place 51 km North of Thiruvananthapuram city is the place called Varkala. It is calm and a quiet place that is situated on the outskirts of the Thiruvananthapuram city. The places that are of tourist interest are Varkala beach, a 2000 year old Vishnu temple and the Ashramam Sivagiri Mutt a little away from the beach.

The Varkala beach is also known as Papanasam beach of Kerala tour places. The beach is named so as a dip in the holy waters at this beach is believed to wash away the impurities in the body and the sins from the soul. The Varkala beach has a quiet sea resort that is rich in mineral water springs.
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