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Stunning sunset at Varkala Beach, Kerala, where golden sands, rocky shores, and lush greenery meet the tranquil Arabian Sea

How To Reach Varkala

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

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    How To Reach Varkala

    Varkala is a charming coastal town in the southern part of Kerala, famed for its stunning 15-meter high 'Northern Cliff' that gracefully hugs the Arabian Sea. Here, you can experience a delightful mix of natural beauty, spiritual serenity, and vibrant cultural charm. The town is a haven for those who enjoy the laid-back hippie vibe, with cosy shacks perched on the cliff serving delicious seafood and playing an eclectic mix of global music. You can also visit the serene samadhi of Kerala's beloved saint, Sree Narayana Guru, and the revered Janardana Swami Temple, often lovingly called Dakshin Kashi. For travellers, Varkala is conveniently accessible from various parts of India, with excellent railway connections. Both private and public buses, especially those operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, frequently service the area, ensuring smooth journeys to and from Varkala. While there isn't a direct flight to the town, the nearest airport in Thiruvananthapuram is only about 40 kilometres away, making it easy to reach this beautiful destination.

      By Air

      Varkala does not have any designated airport. So there’s no direct flight to Varkala. The nearest airport to Varkala is Thiruvananthapuram. One can take a flight to Trivandrum International Airport. Once reached, hire a cab or taxi to reach Varkala. One can also take a bus to get to this beautiful destination. Depending on the traffic, reaching Varkala from the airport will take up to 2 hours.

      By Train

      Varkala is home to its railway station, the Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station. It’s wonderfully connected to major cities like Trivandrum, Kochi, Kollam, and Chennai. With several trains coming in and out of Varkala each day, it’s an easy and convenient way for travellers to get around. Once you arrive at the railway station, you’ll find plenty of auto-rickshaws and taxis ready to whisk you away to explore all Varkala has to offer!

      By Road

      Varkala is a breeze to reach by road from different areas of Kerala and neighbouring states! National Highway 66 runs through Varkala, linking it to lovely cities like Trivandrum, Kochi, and Kollam. You’ll find state-run and private buses offering regular services to Varkala from many major cities and towns in Kerala. Plus, if you prefer, you can easily hire a taxi or enjoy a self-drive adventure on the beautiful, well-maintained roads leading to Varkala.

      By Sea

      Travelling to Varkala by waterways offers a wonderfully unique and picturesque experience! While it might not be the most popular transport option, it brings something special to your journey. The Varkala Tunnel connects to National Waterway 3, inviting travellers to enjoy a beautiful passage through the city's captivating landscape. This enchanting trip adds to Varkala's charm and allure as a stunning coastal destination.

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        Himani Uniyal

        Noida

        Himani's 3 days trip to Varkala

        We enjoyed a lot, except the last hotel- Green palace Alleppey, but the staff was good.
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        Rajeeb Panda

        Bhubaneswar

        Rajeeb's 4 days trip to Varkala

        I booked the package tour before I month of my Tour. I was very excited about this tour. My tour was from Aluva (Kerela) to Munnar and Thekaddy in Kerala. It was a road trip from Aluva. I will give my genuine Feedback. I had a discussion with Mr. Digipal Jee from Travel Triangle and Mr. Ankit from t
        he local travels company. I would like to say that the vehicle (Desire) which was assigned to me was not up to the mark. The AC was not working properly. The temperature was very high but anyways I managed. But my Blood pressure was high when the driver asked me money for petrol. They don't even have the communication that I have paid the entire amount to Travel Triangle two days back. Thereafter I called my so called agent Mr. Digipal Jee and Ankit Jee, thereafter the issue got resolved. This shows that they are not professionals and Poor Communication between their travel agents and travel triangle. My Hotel bookings in Munnar was at "Hotel Star Emirates" it was a 4 Star Property but here also the same issue no communication on the payment matter. The receptionist asked me about the payment and here also I called Mr. Digipal Jee and Ankit and clarified that the entire amount has been paid to Travel Triangle before two days back. My family was suffering and we waited for 1 hour for Check-in. Poor Co-ordination. Now review on Room. I stayed their for 2 Nights and till my entire stay the Intercom (A Major source of Communication within the Hotel) was not working. When I complained they just told that it will be rectified soon. But till my checkout the Phone was out of order. They gave me duty manager's contact number and asked I can call in this number if anything is required. But when my son tried calling in this number to order Noodles for him the phone was not responding at that time. I waited for 10 mins in my room but i didn't recieved any kind of response form the hotel end. It was my big mistake to book my Package from Travel Triangle. I am sorry I will never repeat this mistake once Again. They also charged me Rs. 1000 extra because my son's actual age was 13 instead of I mentioned 12 Years while booking this package. The Gentleman from Travel Triangle Mr. Digipal Jee called me directly and asked to pay Rs. 1000 extra at Hotel only because my son is 1 year more elder than what I register. My point is I managed lot of non-cooperation from the travel agent but they can't managed a single mistake from my end. Thanks Travel Triangle for all this....I will never ever repeat this kind of mistake in my life.
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        Hiteshvijay

        Mumbai

        Hiteshvijay's 4 days trip to Varkala

        It was a pleasant experience, very well organised and very helpful people. Hotels at munnar was little far away from Munnar, however it was good. The cab person and the car quality was excellent. The Breakfast items at Munnar was a bit concern as very limited options. It is better to book hotels wit
        hout breakfast, as it is too costly. Overall a good experience and can again plan with you.
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        Pavithran Sudarezhil

        Bengaluru

        Pavithran's 5 days trip to Varkala

        I went for a trip to Kerala and chose Postcard for it. Nikita from the team was assisting me throughout. It was end-end well organized. They took care of everything from scratch and helped with plan as per our need. Communication was proper across the trip. Nikita was available to address all querie
        s throughout the trip. I strongly recommend Postcard. I went for a trip to Kerala and chose Postcard for it. Nikita from the team was assisting me throughout. It was end-end well organized. They took care of everything from scratch and helped with plan as per our need. Communication was proper across the trip. Nikita was available to address all queries throughout the trip. I strongly recommend Postcard.
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        Rvaishya

        Mumbai

        Rvaishya's 5 days trip to Varkala

        Overall it was a well organised trip. Thanks Comforts for taking care of travel and setting up the iteniary. Hotels were clean and comfortable except the Houseboat. Only thing I wished it could have been better would be stay and good in Houseboat. Very limited option in Houseboat. Food didn't had an
        y variety. Also, I booked honeymoon decoration which was missed by the houseboat team. Overall, it was good. Appreciate driver which took us most of the places as in iteniary. Munnar was excellent. Driver was friendly as well.
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        Dinesh Kadam

        Mumbai

        Dinesh's 6 days trip to Varkala

        The travel agent were always available and were easy to contact if any inconvenience happened which was very helpful for us. The car and driver facilities were good and pleasing. The hotels provided for stay at different locations had nice accommodation but slight services and facilities in certain
        hotels were not so good that could be improved. The overall trip was satisfactory and nice.
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        Panner Selvam

        Chennai

        Panner's 5 days trip to Varkala

        Overall the experience was good. Only the complementary breakfast was not good in Thekkady and Alleppey. Munnar stay was nice and the food was also good Stay in Munnar was so nice, enjoyed the weather. Driver Noushad was very friendly and punctual.
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        Aparna Punde

        Mumbai

        Aparna's 4 days trip to Varkala

        We had booked Kerala tour for 5 days we are very happy with the service and experience . Thank you
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        Amit Sharma

        Ghaziabad

        Amit's 5 days trip to Varkala

        Nice arrangements and prompt services. Good assistance in helping us choose the right property and generating customised itinerary.
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        Swaminathan Ashok

        Bangalore

        Swaminathan's 6 days trip to Varkala

        Exotic trails (and especially Pradeesh) made the whole journey splendid, smooth and quite an enjoyable one. He was knowledgeable abt the places, had engaging conversations, very helpful and resourceful during the entire trip. He was quite flexible with timings, punctual, cooperative and adding value
        to the itinerary. With his knowledge and travel experience was able to drive around different routes/places and made the trip a memorable one..I would recommend exotic trails/travel triangle to my friends Toy train, thalaauveri, mandapatty peak

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        FAQ's of Varkala

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        What is the best way to reach Varkala?

        The best way to reach Varkala is by taking a flight.

        How to reach Varkala by flight?

        If you travel to Varkala by flight, you can take a flight to Trivandrum International Airport. Varkala is about 45 kilometres from the airport. So, you can take a bus or hire a cab to reach the destination.

        Which railway station is closest to Varkala?

        Varkala has its own railway station called Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station. It directly connects to Trivandrum, Kochi, Kollam, and Chennai.

        Is 2 days enough for Varkala?

        Though 2 days are enough to visit Varkala, the beauty of this place won’t let you leave so quickly. So, plan your trip to Varkala accordingly.

        How to reach Varkala from Bangalore?

        The best way to reach Varkala from Bangalore is by flight. One can also reach Varkala by train, as there are direct trains to Varkala from Bangalore.

        How to reach Varkala from Trivandrum?

        Once you reach Trivandrum, you can hire a cab to visit Varkala. It mostly takes 1-2 hours at maximum to reach Varkala from Trivandrum.

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