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Varkala, a quiet little coastal town, backdropped by the Arabian sea, lies at a distance of 40 km, on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. This hamlet is home to one of the best seasonal beaches in the world called Varkala beach, which is about 10 km from Varkala town. Varkala beach is also known as Papanasam beach as it is believed that taking a dip in the water here washes away all the sins. Laidback Varkala beach is known for its lofty and lengthy red cliffs, dramatic sunsets, picture-perfect landscapes, deep green waters, prolonged beach stretches, coastal cuisines,  coconut grooves, shacks, and tiny shops. And, if you are an adventure freak then you gotta try out parasailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and surfing  Apart from this, Varkala has several other tourist spots like  Janardhan Swamy which is 2000 years old, temple, Shivagiri Mutt, Sivagiri Tunnel, Archengo fort, beaches, and lighthouse.  There are two parts to the beach namely northern cliff and southern cliff. Northern cliff has a lot of stays, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and shops that are purely dedicated to the tourist crowds. Whereas the southern cliff is a contrast to the north with less crowd, quieter surroundings, and more of local people. Moreover, the south cliff side is considered more sacred and there is a road here that leads to Janardhana Swamy temple. But, today we will see how to spend a day in Varkala beach through some beautiful photos. Now that,  you have seen the introduction, let us get into the story right away. This is my first trip to one of the best offbeat beaches in Kerala. Varkala Beach Tour Through A Photo Story Staying In Hostels Town welcomed me with open arms. I stayed in one of the Portuguese style villas that are converted to backpacker hostels in