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Fact File

District Area	74 sq. km
District Population	5,23,733 (1991 census)
Altitude	Sea Level
Rainfall	310 cm
Tourist Season	September to May
Temperature	Summer Max. 35°c Winter Min. 15°c
Food	Staple food of Varkala and common to Kerala, viz. Rice and fish curry. Nendranga Chips is famous all over the world. Nendranga is a Banana variety of Kerala. This apart it is usually 'Dosa' or 'Idly', made from ricepaste, with coconut chutney for breakfast.
Culture	Despite invasion by many dynasties, the Keralite culture is intact which can be observed in the temples of Kerala. Same is the case in Varkala. Similarly in preserving their traditional art, the Keralites were firm. Varkala has centers for Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest living tradition of martial training and physical culture in the world, which also strengthens mind through physical exercises.

This secluded beach known as the Papanasham beach is a beautiful picnic center. The High cliffs with mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline giving the visitors a spectacular view. The best time to visit the beach is when the beach extends up to the very cliff face giving an additional 500 meters of serene beach space. This happens during the months of December/ January/February. The other places of tourism atrraction include The Janardhana Temple, Sivagiri Mutt, Anjengo Fort, Yoga, Ayurveda, & Massage centres.

The main festivals, Onam and Vishu are celebrated in a grandeur manner. The Kathakali, Ottanthullal and music concerts are performed in the surroundings of the old Devaswom building during December and January.