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Varkala

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Introduction

Sunset over Varkala Beach

Sunset over Varkala Beach

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Varkala is a coastal town in the state of Kerala and located about 50 kilometres north of Trivandrum. Varkal is a great and somewhat quieter alternative to the busier Kovalam beaches.

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Sights and Activities

  • Papanasam Beach
  • Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple - A 2,000-year-old Hindu shrine.
  • Varkala Tunnel - Built by the British in 1880.

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Events and Festivals

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Getting There

By Plane

The Trivandrum airport is about an hour away.

By Train

There are regular connections to/from Trivandrum and Cochin. The railways station is about 5 kilometres from Papanasam Beach.

By Car

By Bus

Buses travel regularly to Trivandrum and places in Kerala.

By Boat

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Eat

  • Rock n Roll Cafe, North Cliff, Varkala - Offers something for everyone, local specialities include freshly caught tandoori fish, fish in banana leaf or coconut crab curry. But they also do great pizza and pasta, fish & chips, and a large range of vegetarian dishes. They are open all day until late with a large cocktail menu, have free wifi, boardgames, interesting magazines to read, and great music playing. A great place to relax and refuel.

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Deshadan Cliff & Beach ResortsKurakanni CliffHostel100
La Exotica HomestayHelepad VarkalaGuesthouse93
Royal ResortKappil P.O. EdawaHotel60
Dreams Beach ResortKunnuvila Temple Road, Kurakkanni Cliff Varkala.P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaHotel86
County Inn Beach ResortSouth cliff Varkala KeralaHotel73
The Sanctum Spring Beach ResortHelipad South CliffHotel60
Signature ResidenceNorth Cliff Varkala P.O Thiruvananthapuram DistrictHotel84
Sherin CottageThiruvambadi RoadHotel97
Karthika Plaza ResortWacher Mukku Trivandrum DistrictGuesthouse93
Paradise Beach ResortThiruvampadiGuesthouse90
The Haiwa Beach ResidesyNorth Cliff ,Varkala KeralaHotel-
Casa Eva LunaOff Kurrakkani Road, Kurrrakkani Near Sanjeevani Ayurveda Hospital, VarkalaGuesthouse-
Mother Palace Beach Resort Varkalanorth cliff, helipad, near tibetan market, varkalaGuesthouse-

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

India Post is the national postal service of India, and on their website you find details about prices to send postcards, letters and parcels, both domestically and internationally. For most postcards to send internationally, it is better to visit the post office before writing on the card as you may need quite a few stamps. Parcels must be taken to a tailor, he will then sew it up in white linen. Make sure he seals it with red wax, otherwise the post office may refuse to send it or try to get you to pay them to do it. Sewing up a parcel should only cost 50rs to 200rs. In general, post offices are open from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm in most bigger towns and cities, though there are regional variations and some might keep longer hours or be open during (part of) the weekend as well. Ask around.

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Coordinates
  • Latitude: 8.74082
  • Longitude: 76.714417

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