1.Varkala Beach

The peaceful village of Varkala is located outside of the Thiruvananthapuram district. A stunning beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple, and the Ashramam - Sivagiri Mutt, which is a short distance from the beach, are just a few of the area's tourist attractions.

Ten kilometers from Varkala is the well-known Papanasam Beach, also known as Varkala Beach, which is famous for a natural spring. It is thought to provide therapeutic and medicinal qualities. The term 'Papanasam Beach' comes from the belief that a dip in the sacred waters of this beach cleanses the body of impurities and the soul of all sins.

2.Varkala Cliff

Kerala, a state in southern India, with a 580km coastline that meanders and is lined with several picturesque beaches. Kerala is indeed "God's own Country," endowed with an abundance of breathtaking natural features, such as the well-known backwaters, lakes, hills, waterfalls, and beaches.

The Varkala beach is the most notable of these beaches because it is the only one in Kerala with a striking cliff overhanging it. Because it is a true blueprint of the geological processes that occurred during the mio-pliocene epoch (1.3 to 25 million years ago), this 80-foot-high red laterite cliff is unique. Its sedimentary geomorphological structure contains tiny fossils imbedded in it and provides evidence of distinct geological processes including shifting soil and marine structures.

3.Janardhana Swami Temple

The Janardana Swami Temple dates back more than two millennia and is located in the Thiruvananthapuram district's Varkala city municipality.[1] Another name for it is Varkala Temple. Another name for Vishnu is Janardana Swami. Located on NH 66 near the sea, around 10.9 km west of Kallambalam, 25 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city, 8 km south of the well-known backwater resort Kappil, 2 km from Varkala Railway Station, and 14 km north west of Attingal municipality, is a highly recognized temple in Kerala. It is known as Dakshin Kashi (Benares of the south) and is located close to the Arabian Sea.[Reference required] The temple is next to Varkala Beach, which is thought to have therapeutic qualities because the water cleans the surrounding herbaceous plants. It is also a significant Ayurvedic remedy.

4.Sivagiri

Sivagiri is a region in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district inside the Varkala Municipality. Sree Narayana Guru's grave, or samadhi, is located in Varkala Town, a popular pilgrimage site. Here, the Guru erected the Sarada Temple, honoring Sarada Devi. Every year, thousands of devotees flock to the tomb, particularly from December 30 to January 1 during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days (Sivagiri Theerthadanam).

Perched atop the Sivagiri hill in Varkala Town is the Sivagiri Matha, constructed in 1904. The Guru founded the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of his followers and saints, using this location as its headquarters in order to spread his doctrine of "One Caste, One Religion, One God." The birthday of the Guru Deva Jayanti.

5.Kappil Lake

One of Kerala's top attractions, Kappil Lake is situated 8 km north of Varkala and is surrounded by woods and coconut groves. This calm estuary flows into the Arabian Sea with ease. The captivating picture of the lake sloping towards the blue horizon is visible from a bridge that has been constructed across it. This is a location where one may experience both beaches and backwaters. A few images that will never fade from your memory are the island covered in coconut trees, the enchanting combination of land and water, and people utilizing small country boats for fishing.

6.Papasnanam Beach

Varkala Beach, sometimes called Papanasham Beach, is a beach in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It is located in Varkala Town inside the Varkala Municipality. The Indian Ocean's Arabian Sea is bordered by the beach.The only location in southern Kerala with cliffs next to the Arabian Sea is Varkala Beach.[1] Geologists have dubbed this group of cliffs the Varkala Formation and they belong to the tertiary[clarification needed] sedimentary formation. According to the Geological Survey of India, they are a geological monument. On the edges of these cliffs are spas and water spouts.

7.Ponnumthuruthu Island

The island of Ponnumthuruthu is located approximately 12 kilometers south of Varkala. To get to Ponnumthuruthu, you can take a 30-minute cruise through the backwaters on a country boat that departs from Nedunganda.The name Ponnumthuruthu literally translates to "Golden Island." According to legend, the island got its name Ponnumthuruthu because the queens of the Travancore Royal Family used to store their cache of gold and jewels there to keep it secure.For those looking to escape the bustle of the city, this verdant island is the ideal destination.The Shiva Parvathi temple, often referred to by the locals as "Thuruthu kshethram," is the island's most famous feature. 

8.Varkala Light House

In addition to the Anjengo fort, there are a number of significant sites that shed insight into Anchuthengu's conflict with European colonial forces.  Here are the remnants of one of the first factories established by the British East India company, a 130-foot lighthouse that is thought to have directed ships arriving from Britain, and other markers of a bygone era of colonialism.

To see the historical significance of this location, you can also explore the old churches nearby. The churches are constructed in a manner consistent with European architecture. The other highlights of the area are a lighthouse and a more than a century-old nun school.

9.Kappil Beach

The renowned beach resort of Varkala is located 7 kilometers distant from the immaculate Kappil Beach and backwaters. With the perfect balance of sea and backwaters, it provides a perfect haven from the outside world. Visitors come here to take advantage of the many water activities available and the picturesque backwaters, which are near to Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. There are plenty of opportunities to unwind here or enjoy a reassuring boat ride. Those who hike up the cliff will undoubtedly be enthralled by the breathtaking view of the neighboring Kodi Hills. Another enjoyable method to take in the lovely view is to take a drive down the seaside road.

10.Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort

On the Malabar Coast, the fort served as the East India Company's first permanent outpost. The British East India Company (EIC) dispatched John Brabourne to Attingal in November 1693. There, he secured a concession from Rani Ashure for a fortification site on the sandy spit of Anchuthengu (then called Anjengo), as well as the exclusive right to trade pepper from Attingal. Construction of the EIC began in January 1696.

The sloop Gingali (or Gingalle) of the Bengal Pilot Service was destroyed at Anjengo in June 1696 by British pirates in the ketch Josiah, under the command of Robert Culliford.The Dutch actively opposed the Rani's construction of the fort during its continuing development, arguing that it would negatively affect their own trade along the Malabar coast.