While Varkala Beach is littered with garbage, NH 66 looks well-maintained. (Photo Credit: X)
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News1808-01-2026, 18:20

Varkala Beach Drowning in Garbage: Vlogger's Shocking Video Exposes Tourist Neglect

  • Travel vlogger Sachin K Dhir shared a distressing video of Kerala's Varkala Beach covered in plastic waste, food packets, and beer cans.
  • Dhir expressed disappointment over the lack of civic sense among visitors, contrasting the current state with the beach's past cleanliness.
  • An X user reposted the video, tagging Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and demanding strict action and penalties against littering.
  • The user highlighted the irony of Indians maintaining cleanliness abroad but littering in their own country, urging for stronger laws.
  • Varkala cliff is a UNESCO recognized Geopark, the first in India, making its degradation particularly concerning.

Why It Matters: Varkala Beach, a UNESCO Geopark, is severely polluted by tourist litter, sparking urgent action calls.

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