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Destination Guide
Varkala
4.5
1-2 Days
15 Attractions
About Varkala
Varkala is a coastal town in southern Kerala known for the unique 15m-high Northern Cliff adjacent to the Arabian Sea. Popular for its hippie culture, shacks on the cliff serving great seafood and global music, and the samadhi of Kerala's saint Sree Narayana Guru. Also known for the Janardhana Swami Temple (Dakshin Kashi). Varkala has pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, natural fisheries, and springs — all making it a little paradise. You'll find shops with Hebrew signboards selling yoga mats, oxidised silver jewellery, and harem pants. Ayurvedic spas, affordable resorts, hostels, and clean beaches make it a must-visit city of Kerala. The mineral water spring on the beach is believed to have medicinal properties. The cliff-top promenade lined with cafes overlooking the Arabian Sea is one of Kerala's most photogenic spots.
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·1 km from city centerWater Sports in Varkala
Varkala is a beautiful coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram district. It lies in the southern part of Kerala. It is the... Read more →
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·2 km from city centerVarkala Beach
Set amid a beautiful setting, about 10 km away from the calm and quiet hamlet of Varkala, Varkala Beach is a beautiful... Read more →
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·5 km from city centerEdava Beach
Untouched and unspoilt by tourist activities, the Edava beaches are the virgin stretches circling a blue lagoon where... Read more →
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·13 km from city centerMangrove Forest Kayaking
Mangrove forest in Nedungolam, Paravur, in the district of Kollam, is located at a distance of 18kms from Varkala... Read more →
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·3 km from city centerThiruvambadi Beach
Lying 1 km off Thiruvamdabi road, this black sand beach adjacent to the North cliff is an ideal picnic spot amidst lush... Read more →
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·9 km from city centerAnjengo Fort
Anjengo Fort, situated 12 km off Varkala at Anjengo, is believed to have been built in 17th century. Presently the fort... Read more →
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·2 km from city centerSivagiri Mutt
Located at Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala is the one of the popular ashrams of Shri Narayana Guru... Read more →
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·5 km from city centerPonnumthuruthu
Ponnumthuruthu, also known as Golden Island is located 20 km from Varkala. It is popular for its 100 year old Shiva... Read more →
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·1 km from city centerJanardhanaswamy Temple
Located in Varkala, Janardhanaswamy Temple is 25 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is dedicated to Lord... Read more →
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·2 km from city centerVarkala Cliff
Varkala Cliff is a geologically important site in the region. The cliff is formed by laterite and overlooks the Varkala... Read more →
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Vishnu Temple
Vishnu Temple is an ancient temple dating back to around 2000 years. It is located very close to the Varkala Beach in... Read more →
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·9 km from city centerKaduvayil Juma Masjid
Kaduvayil Juma Masjid is dedicated to a Muslim Saint, Saint Kaduvayil Thangal who is believed to have magical powers... Read more →
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·3 km from city centerVarkala Lighthouse
Varkala Lighthouse was built in 1684 by the British to assist the navigation of ships coming from Britain. It stands... Read more →
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·7 km from city centerKappil Lake
Kappil Lake is a mesmerising estuary famous for being a tranquil picnic spot surrounded by dense coconut trees. It... Read more →
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·1 km from city centerAsparagus
Asparagus is a store in Varkala where one can find ecological handicrafts and textiles that are dyed with natural dyes... Read more →
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