Destination
Varkala
Cliff-top calm
24–33°CBest: Oct–Mar1N on beach circuits
About Varkala
Red laterite cliffs, cliffside cafés, and a beach that feels like a secret. Varkala is South Kerala’s bohemian shoreline.
Famous for cliffs dropping to the Arabian Sea, Varkala suits sunset walks, yoga, and Ayurveda. Often paired with Jatayu Earth’s Center en route from the backwaters.
- Cliff beach
- Yoga & Ayurveda
- Sunsets
Attractions
- ✦Varkala Cliff & beach
- ✦Janardhanaswamy Temple
- ✦Mineral springs
- ✦Jatayu Earth’s Center (nearby en route)
Experiences
- ✦Cliff sunsets
- ✦Yoga & Ayurveda
- ✦Beach leisure
- ✦Temple visit
- ✦Café culture
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How we include Varkala
Package activities
- •Beach & cliff walk
- •Optional Ayurveda
- •Jatayu stop en route
Inclusions & tips
Often Day N of 6D+ packages after Alleppey, before Kovalam/Trivandrum.
Planner notes
Add Jatayu Earth’s Center as a half-day highlight between backwaters and coast.
How to reach
From Alleppey ~4 hrs; Trivandrum airport ~1 hr.
Nearby places
Kovalam · Trivandrum · Alleppey · Jatayu Earth Centre
Related packages
- Tranquil Family Tour packages · Flexible
- Kochi – Munnar – Alleppeyy – Varkala – Kovalam – Trivandrum · 6D / 5N
- Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppeyy – Varkala – Trivandrum · 6D / 5N
- Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppeyy – Varkala – Kovalam · 10D / 9N
- Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Vagamon – Alleppeyy – Varkala – Poo · 10D / 9N
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