Varkala Beach: The popular Varkala beach is around 250 meters away from the Akhil Beach Resort. It forms a landscape of sedimentary cliff formations facing the ebb and flow of the Arabian sea in combat. Varkala beach is also
known as Papanasam Beach.
Sivagiri Mutt: Ser away over a 200 acres of land on a plateau Sivagiri Muti is a spiritual center that helps heal thousands of believers every year. The Mutt houses a samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru's who is also the founder of the sanctum.
Thiruvambadi beach/ Black beach: Thiruvambadi beach is one of the unfrequented beaches on the Varkala cliff radius. The black sand beach is only 500 meters away Akhil Beach Resort.
Anjengo Fort/ Light house: Instituted by the British East India Company in 1696, Anjengo Fort became the first ever signaling station on the Malabar coast for ships sailing from England to India. It is a great example of architectural intelligence.
Ponnumthuruthu/ Golden island: Ponnumthuruthu is a secluded island which features Anjengo backwaters and Akathumuri lake. This island is a bird watcher's paradise which lies 12 kilometers away from Akhil Beach Resort. Easily accessed by a jetty ride from Nedunganda Village.
Kappil Lake/Beach: Fringed with coconut groves and palm trees, Kappil lake is spotted 8 kilometers North of Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach is an untrodden coastal stretch. Kappil is a village near Varkala and this beach is a bit away from the pilgrimage town but is worth a visit.
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