8 months ago
Varkala Beach in Kerala Turns into Garbage Dump
Varkala Beach in Kerala, which is famous for its beautiful cliffs, has become very dirty with lots of trash like plastic bottles and food wrappers.
A travel vlogger named Sachin K Dhir shared a video showing the mess and asked the authorities to do something about it.
He was very disappointed because the beach used to be clean but now it's full of garbage.
Some people think that Indians who keep other countries clean should also take care of their own country.
Meanwhile, a nearby highway, NH 66, is very clean and well-maintained, which is being praised.
The cliff at Varkala is special because it's the only one like it in Kerala and is recognized by UNESCO for its unique features.
Varkala Beach in Kerala is covered with plastic bottles, food packets, wrappers, and beer cans.
Travel vlogger Sachin K Dhir shared a video expressing disappointment over the beach's condition.
The video gained attention, and a user tagged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, demanding strict action against littering.
NH 66 in Kerala is praised for being well-maintained and organized under the leadership of Nitin Gadkari.
Varkala Cliff is the only beach in Kerala with a cliff, recognized by UNESCO as a Geopark for its unique geological features.
- Who
- Sachin K Dhir (travel vlogger), Kerala authorities, tourists
- What
- Varkala Beach is littered with garbage, while NH 66 is well-maintained
- Where
- Varkala Beach and NH 66, Kerala, India
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Why
- Increased tourism and lack of civic sense among visitors have led to the beach's deterioration
Key facts
- Location
- Varkala Beach, Kerala, India
- Key Figures
- Sachin K Dhir, Pinarayi Vijayan, Nitin Gadkari
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- UNESCO Status
- Varkala Cliff is a UNESCO Geopark
- Highway Mentioned
- NH 66
- Cliff Height
- 80 feet
- Geopark Significance
- First in India, recognized for unique geological features
Quotes
Sachin K Dhir
Travel vlogger who shared a video highlighting the littering issue at Varkala Beach.
“I am very disappointed. This is shameful. Right now, I am in Kerala at the very beautiful Varkala Beach, but after coming here, I feel disappointed. The entire beach is covered in garbage. There are plastic bottles, wrappers, beer cans and all kinds of waste everywhere. Even at night, I saw trash all along the cliffside side and I honestly don’t understand why people behave like this. There was a time when this beach used to be very clean, but if you come today, you will find garbage everywhere. Anyone who has visited places like Thailand, Bali or Vietnam will agree that this beach is truly beautiful. But people have ruined it by littering, which is pathetic.”
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“When you come to a place close to nature, to feel peace and calm. It should be clean and pleasant. Instead, people come here, make it dirty and leave without any shame. The cliff is so beautiful, yet seeing all this makes you not want to visit a place where people lack basic civic sense. People often say travel within India, but when you see this, it is upsetting. I request the Varkala Beach management to take strict action, stop people from bringing food and drinks, and pay attention to cleanliness, because this is one of India’s most beautiful beaches. Earlier, when mostly foreign tourists visited, it stayed clean. Ever since Indian tourists started coming in large numbers, it has turned into trash.”
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Fundamental Investor
User who reposted the video on X (formerly Twitter) and tagged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
“It is with great disappointment that I am sharing this video of the beautiful, enchanting Varkala beach. Can you please instruct authorities to give a high penalty to anyone who litters beautiful Mother Nature? Can we have strict laws which bring fear to litter like this? It is very shameful that the same Indians who keep other countries clean litter in India. Why? Is it because they don’t have any fear? They don’t care? Are they not educated? We need to find a solution now. Our next generation deserves much more. Our Earth deserves respect. The sea creatures need to live.”
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