Archive · 8 Jan 2026
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
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Varkala Beach and NH 66, Kerala, India
- Why
- Increased tourism and lack of civic sense among visitors have led to the beach's deterioration
- 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