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Papanasam Beach

A long beach at the base of the cliff, where a sacred bath is said to wash away sins.

Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Papanasam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695141Directions

Why Go

Hindus perform rites for their ancestors here. Swimmers should stay with the lifeguards, as the undertow can be strong.

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