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Varkala

Kerala | India
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Varkala is categorised as Beachside / Pilgrimage


Sarkaradevi Temple (Photo Courtesy: Binoyjsdk)
Kappil Lake (Photo Courtesy: Vipin.bl)
Janardana Swami Temple Entrance (Photo Courtesy: Raji.srinivas)

Reasons to Visit
  • Varkala is a relaxing beach destination at 60 kms north of Kovalam and home to ancient Janardhana Swamy temple.
  • Varkala is quite unlike Kovalam and has mostly budget and mid-segment hotels and resorts located around the Cliff area.
  • Cliff here providers stunning views and an atmosphere like no other beach in Kerala.
  • Varkala has its share of small restaurants and curio shops all perched on the cliff overlooking the beach below and Arabian Sea along with the Hotels.
  • Varkala beach area is where two luxury hotels are situated viz. Gateway Hotel and Hindustan Retreat.
Recommendations
Access Information

Varkala has 6 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment3
Premium3
Type of HotelsCount
Hotel3
Wellness Resort1
Resort2

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3 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Varkala

CategoryCount
Getaway (1-3 nights)1
Short Break (4-6 nights)1
Holiday (7 or more)1

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List of Holidays for Varkala

Getaway

  • Varkala Beach Getaway (2 Nights)

Short Break

  • Kerala Hindu Pilgrim Break (4 Nights)

Holiday

  • South India Hindu Pilgrimage Itinerary (9 Nights)

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Varkala has 2 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Trivandrum to Ashtamudi Lake and Varkala Day Visit and backRs. 6112

Point to Point Transport

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup from Trivandrum and Drop to VarkalaRs. 4223

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Varkala has Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

5 Travel Ideas listed for Varkala. Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Beaches in Kerala - Marari, Varkala, Kovalam, Bekal
  • Experiences in Kerala
  • Padmanabha Swamy Temple Pilgrimage
  • Varkala Getaway
  • Varkala Pilgrimage

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Varkala is also famous for the 2,000-year old Janardana Swami Temple which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Krishna
    2
    Papanasam Cliff beach is where a lot of mid-segment hotels and guests houses are located on a cliff. The view from the cliff is awesome. The beach is a steep walk down and is kind of secluded as tourists don't have a direct access except via narrow lane full of restaurant and curio shops.
    View Point
    Sea or Ocean or Beach
    2
    Sivagiri Mutt was established by the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and is one renowned monuments in Kerala.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Other
    2
    Kappil Lake is about 4 kms from Varkala. Here waters meanders through dense coconut groves before merging into the Arabian Sea, thus a scenic view point for tourists.
    View Point
    Lake Views, Sea or Ocean or Beach
    4
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    In the year 1684, the English East India Company chose Anjengo to establish their first trade settlement in Kerala. Fort right now is in ruins and of interest to heritage / off-beat travellers
    Heritage Site
    Fort
    10
    Kaduvayil Juma masjid is situated on NH47 is a renowned pilgrimage centre for sunni sect. The moque is attracted local Muslims and Hindus.
    Mosque or Dargah
    Mosque
    12
    Jatayu Nature Park is a park and tourism centre near Kollam (38 kms). Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world's largest bird sculpture (200 feet long, 150 feet broad, 70 feet in height and having 15,000 square feet of floor area) of the mythical bird Jatayu.
    Museum
    Architecture
    28
  • Places visited Enroute
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Sarkaradevi Temple is a Goddess Bhadrakali temple and one of the most important temples in South India.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    15

Destinations within reach from Varkala

  • Kollam ( 31 Km )

    Kollam is the second most commercially active town in Kerala after Cochin and known for Cashew more

  • Ashtamudi ( 44 Km )

    Ashtamudi means, 'eight-armed'. It is a palm-shaped extensive lake and backwaters area with eight more

  • Poovar ( 77 Km )

    Poovar is end of Kovalam stretch of Beach and is located about 20 kms South of main Kovalam Beach. more

  • Ponmudi ( 85 Km )

    Ponmudi is situated at about 3000+ ft asl at 60 kms from Kovalam / Trivandrum. Ponmudi offers more

  • Teekoy ( 144 Km )

    Teekoy is a plantation area 43 kms from Kottayam enroute to Vagamon and home to some plantation more

  • Peermedu ( 150 Km )

    Peermedu is a local getaway and known to be very misty and windy and visited for a nature centric more

  • Trichur ( 248 Km )

    Trichur is 4th largest town in kerala and has a large number of known temples i.e. Thiruvambady more

  • Munnar ( 250 Km )

    Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala. It is situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and more

  • Pollachi ( 334 Km )

    Pollachi is situated 40 kms from Coimbatore on the foothills of Annamalais. The Jaggery Market in more

  • Palani ( 363 Km )

    Palani or Pazhani is home to one of the most sacred temples of Lord Muruga and is the third more

  • Karur ( 386 Km )

    Karur is situated around 70 km west of Trichy. Karur is a stopover as a part of Coimbatore - more

  • Trichy ( 394 Km )

    Trichy is one of the 4 most important business towns in Tamilnadu. It is generally visited along more

  • Thanjavur ( 449 Km )

    Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian art and architecture. The Brihadeeswara Temple is more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Varkala,Kerala,India

January
33°C / 23°C
February
33°C / 24°C
March
34°C / 25°C
April
33°C / 26°C
May
32°C / 27°C
June
30°C / 26°C
July
30°C / 25°C
August
30°C / 25°C
September
31°C / 25°C
October
32°C / 26°C
November
32°C / 25°C
December
33°C / 24°C

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Getting There

Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
JanardhanapuramAn area in close proximity to the Janardhana Swamy Temple near Varkala Beach, a public beach which is easily approachable but less popular than the Papanasam Cliff beach which is 2 kms away.Getaway/Pilgrimage1
Papanasam CliffA popular area for mid-segment and value segment hotels, stacked together in and around Cliff area. The area features small shops and restaurants overlooking spectacular views of the Arabian sea with nice beach groves formation below.Getaway3
ChilakkoorA beachside area 6 kms South of Varkala town centre and Cliff areaHoliday/Getaway1
Odayam BeachOdayam Beach lies a few kms ahead of Thiruvambadi beach and Cliff Beach. It is the quieter and more idyllic side of Varkala. Holiday/Getaway-
AlamcodeAlamcode lies in outskirts of Varkala in countryside area (15 kms from Varkala) and is home to exclusive getaway resorts and wellness retreats.Getaway1
Nearest Airport in Varkala
  • Trivandrum International Airport ( TRV ) , Trivandrum-53 Kms
Railway Stations in Varkala
  • Varkala ( VAK ), Varkala
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