Day free to relax on the beach.
The mineral water gushing from the hill is believed to have medicinal properties. The Varkala sands has become an ideal spot for confluence of cultures exotic and alien. Varkala also houses a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. The 800-year old Janardhana temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and Hanuman, atop the hill has brought a sobriquet for the region, Southern Kasi (Benaras). |