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Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These Cenozoic sedimentary formation cliffs are a unique geological feature on the otherwise flat Kerala coast, and is known among geologists as Varkala Formation and a national geological monument as declared by the Geological Survey of India for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement of geotourism. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. Tourism started thriving by the end of last century at the Varkala beach (Papanasam), which was earlier famous for Vavu Beli, a Hindu custom performed at the beach. Another beach is at Tiruvambadi, one kilometre away and en route the old palace.An island called Ponnumthuruthu is near to Varkala which is another Tourist attraction. There is a helipad close to the beach is the main transport hub and the most convenient way to get in and out of Varkala Cliff and the beach. Scores of ayurvedic massage parlours line the promenade above the beach. Varkala Beach or Papanasam beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. It is one of the most popular International tourism destination in Kerala. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. The cliff and the beach houses a lot of resorts, restaurants and other shops. The cliff has a long stretch of small shops which goes on for over a kilometer. The black part of the sand on the Varkala Beach contains Thorium-oxide which is a radioactive substance. Thorium and Thorium-oxide and its isotopes are found all over Kerala and can be identified by its black colour. Varkala to Kollam distance : 35km Scooty rent (without fuel) in Varkala : Rs 350 per day My Playlists : Andaman - https://goo.gl/xKbLgS Meghalaya - https://goo.gl/zje2rf Sikkim - https://goo.gl/qCyiTQ Goa - https://goo.gl/o9YBUR Ladakh - https://goo.gl/YUxjhP Kerala - http://tiny.cc/xu1t5y PLEASE Like, Comment, share and SUBSCRIBE to my Channel. https://www.youtube.com/shreyaroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shreya.roy2001 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreya.roy2001 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shreyaroy2001 Music : Song: Markvard - Time (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/NvZ3CN-vvsw Song: Kazura - Deseo Del Corazón (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/taru-TIdOOg Song: Markvard - Perfect Day (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/dAlDN7J_kmw