varkala tourism

Varkala is a beautiful coastal town in Kerala, India, known for its stunning cliffs, pristine beaches, and spiritual significance

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    About Varkala

    Home to the famous Varkala Beach, Varkala is a coastal town that amaze the visitors with its natural charm and beach- paradise.

    Its mineral springs, high cliffs and beach charm are the major reasons of increased Varkala tourism. The town is quite famous and is a huge-crowd puller from all over the world because of its meditation and water sports activities. Its culture and pilgrimage centre add an extra dose of charm in the list of Varkala tourist attractions. Offering a mesmerising fusion of spiritual and modern culture, Varkala travel is worthy and will sure offers visitors with an extraordinary experience for their travel diaries.

    Varkala Tourist Places- Overview

    There are a myriad of Varkala tourist spots that deserve to be in your itinerary during Varkala travel. One of the most famous tourist places Varkala is Varkala Beach known for its panoramic views, as well as for enjoy various water activities. Its stunning landscape, sunset views and surroundings amidst sun, sand and serenity, are perfect to rejuvenate your soul and mind during holidays. If you are a history buff then you shouldn’t let Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort to slede away from your itinerary. This fort will surely take you in the mesmerising bygone era, as well as will amuse you with its mysterious tales. Also, don’t forget to pay a blissful visit to Janardana Swami Temple among Varkala tourism which is around 2,000 years old and packed with historical facts. There is no lack of Varkala tourist spots that will make your trip unforgettable and you will take a bag full of memories and countless Instagram-worthy photos.

    Varkala Travel

    From historical places to laid-back beaches, there are so much to explore in Varkala and add an amazing experience to your travel diaries. Popular things to do in Varkala include Visiting Varkala Beach, Janardhana Swami Temple visit, admire the breathtaking views of Arabian Sea at Kappil Beach, Anjengo Fort and Light House tour, Varkala Aquarium Tour, and visiting Varkala Culture Center. Plan your trip to Varkala that has so much surprises to quench the thirstof vacation seeker in you.

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    Kwhite's 6 days trip to Varkala

    I recently went for Kerala tour with help of iternary prepared by comfort destination. Overall I had a very good experience. Starting from your driver who was well behaved, and was always on time. The hotel rooms provided to us were clean and scenic worthy. All the destination covered were beautiful and amazing to watch. Thanks for the experience

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    B's 4 days trip to Varkala

    All things were nicely arranged. Driver services was good and all other things also good as well All things were nicely arranged. Driver services was good and all other things also good as well

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    Clerabathini's 6 days trip to Varkala

    Had a wonderful experience in kerala with well organised trip and planned itinerary. Everything went well as per the plan shared by Mr.sahil who was coordinating with me on complete tour ..enjoyed the accommodations, food, and the mesmerizing climate. special thanks to mr.sahil Had a wonderful experience in kerala with well organised trip and planned itinerary. Everything went well as per the plan shared by Mr.sahil who was coordinating with me on complete tour ..enjoyed the accommodations, food, and the mesmerizing climate. special thanks to mr.sahil

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    FAQ's of Varkala

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    Varkala is surrounded by many tourist attractions worth exploring along with your visit here. Some of the nearby attractions are as follows:

    • Alleppey
    • Edava
    • Peermade
    • Devikulam
    • Sivagiri
    • Kappil Beach

    Varkal is a town nestled in the heart of Karnataka. The place is famous among vacation lovers and packed with a full-fledged holiday experience. Some of the best things to do in Varkala are as follows:

    • Visiting Varkala Beach
    • Janardhana Swami Temple visit
    • Admire the breathtaking views of Arabian Sea at Kappil Beach
    • Anjengo Fort and Light House tour
    • Varkala Aquarium Tour
    • Visiting Varkala Culture Center

    The total cost of a Varkala trip depends on the various factors such as accommodation type, transportation mode, number of days, departure city, meals and sightseeing included. However, the average cost of Varkala trip will be between INR 17,000 to INR 44,000.

    You can reach Varkala by Train, Bus, or Road according to your preference. If you are travelling by train, you can book your tickets to Varkala-Sivagiri Railway Station. It has connecting trains from the major cities of the country. The private and government bus services are also available from Trivandrum or Kochi to Varkala. Furthermore, you can also rent a taxi or cab or go for self driving to reach Varkala.

    Some of the must-try dishes to try in Varkala are Appam, Dosa, Puttu and Kadala Curry, Idiyappam, Vegetable Thoran, Palada Payasam, and Banana Fritters.

    The winter season which is from October to March is an ideal time to visit Varkala. During this time, the weather will be amusing and offer an amazing opportunity for sightseeing and other outdoor activities.

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