Kerela has over 600 km long seashore, which boasts of some of the exotic beaches in the world. These beaches are lined with coconut groves, natural harbors, backwaters, estuaries and deltas of several rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The entire lengths of Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches and are renowned for its gentle surf and azure blue waters, Seafoods and the novelties of coastal life are plenty. These beaches provide pleasant tropical sunlight through out the year& are excellent for sun bathing.
The small town of Varkala, 46 km north of the capital city of Thiruvanantpuram (Trivandrum) is known for its unique landscape, the beauty of its beaches & for holistic ayurvedic resorts. The red laterite cliffs, the long sandy beach, the blue waters, the tropical sun, coconut palms, the refreshing sea breeze and the delicious seafoods make VARKALA a memorable holiday spot.
Its close resemblance with Kovalam beach and being a clean and a secluded beach, VARKALA attracts large number of tourists through out the year. Watching the sunset on shining white sands & cloudless skies of one of the quietest beaches of Kerala is a joy for the travelers.
Resorts around VARKALA provide AYURVEDIC treatments and yoga therapy & is a desired destination for medical tourism.
Woodhouse Beach Resort can be reached from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala in about one and a half hour's drive. Thiruvananthapuram International airport is about 46 km from Varkala. Varkala railway station connects Varkala with other places.
