Varkala Travel Guide & Tips

Visa Requirements:

Tourist needs a visa to travel to Varkala, India, that will be valid for the duration of their stay. The type of visa required depends upon the nationality and the country you are travelling. Some countries provide a short-term visa on the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Kerala, where you can apply for the Visa. Kerala also offers the on-arrival visa to some of the countries such as Japan, Singapore, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia. You can also apply for the e-visa online at the Indian government website, which is valid for up to 30 days.

Flight Details:

There are many direct flights available from throughout the world to Varkala, including flights from Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) International Airport is the nearest airport to Varkala which connects the major countries out of India and India as well. Some of the popular airlines are Air India, Indigo, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Oman Air, British Airways, etc.

Language:

Malayalam is the official language of Varkala. Other languages are English and Hindi, which are widely spoken in some parts of Varkala. Malayalam is one of the classic Dravidian languages commonly spoken in south India and was founded in the 7th–8th century CE

Currency:

The currency of Varkala, India, is the Indian rupee (INR). the rupee is also the official currency of the whole of India. A decent amount of currency is required to be exchanged with the Indian rupee for a hassle-free journey. The currency can also be converted at airports Unimoni branches in Varkala. 1 INR is equal to 0.012 United dollars, and so on.

Sim Cards:

India's four major phone companies are Bharti Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea Limited and BSNL. You can purchase the SIM from any one of the companies if you are coming from outside the country to visit Varkala. You can enjoy seamless communication throughout your journey to get the local SIM.

Tips For Travellers

Choose to travel during the best time to Varkala as you will experience the moderate temperature. Try to book your trip as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute hassles and high prices. For domestic travel to Varkala, it is advisable to use the local transport or a well-developed authorised transport company for seamless travel. In this digital era and cashless environment, people use to carry cards which is very feasible. But some of the rural areas don’t have a card system, so carry some extra cash. Varkala is a beach destination with many water sports activities. Take necessary safety and listen to the proper instructions from the instructor to follow the precautions. Consider the day trips to the nearby beaches such as Odayam Beach or Edava Beach. Dress modestly while visiting the temples and learning about the local traditions.