Varkala Travel Guide - Wikitravel

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Get Out

Varkala is a town in the Indian state of Kerala, about 50km north of Trivandrum and ishome of the popular Papanasam Beach. Also, the Samadhi of Kerala's saint SreeNarayana Guru is situated in this town and hence has become a place of pilgrimage.

Understand

If you're looking for beaches and are fed up with the crowds and prices at Kovalam, then itswell worth checking out Varkala. The best times to go, are of course in the season, when thebeach extends out all around the cliff face for 500 meters.

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JanardhanaTemple Poolside

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The beaches around this area are excellent and if you're looking for a cheap holiday Varkalashould definitely be on your list. In the off season its really mellow and relaxed, swim andsleep and chill out. Only in December does it get really busy and prices start rocketing tillJanuary/February, when it starts to quieten down.

The main season starts from Dec 1st- March 31st, with December & early Januaryexperiencing the biggest rush. If you want to go out of season, then you can stay verycheaply and of course avoid the crowd. Varkala is quite a new place to hang out in India andhas only recently been developed asa tourist destination. Slowly even thenorth of Varkala Beach getsdeveloped for tourists. There is apromenade built from theDepartment of Tourism, which allowsa scenic walk for about 1.5h towardsnorth, passing Odayam and Edavauntil Kappil.

Climate

Average temperature in Varkala inCelsius.

Summer(Humid): Mar - May:25c-33c / Summer Max:35c.Monsoon(Cloudy): Jun-mid -Sep: 21c-27c / Winter Min:15c.Winter(Pleasant): Sep - Feb:22c-28c.Rainfall: 310 cm.

Get in

By car

Varkala is linked by state andnational highways to all themajor cities in Kerala,Tamilnadu and Karnataka.

By plane

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (50km, 1hr 15 min drive).

By bus



JanardhanaSwami Temple

Sivagiri Mutt

State Transport Buses are available from Trivandrum. Bus service available fromVarkala to many parts of South Kerala and Kanyakumari

By train

Varkala is also connected by Rail Network. If coming from Trivandrum and Cochin,the better option will be coming by train. Almost all trains passing by stops at Varkala.From Varkala Railway Station, Taxis and Auto Rickshaws can be hired. PapanasamBeach is around 5km from Varkala Railway Station Rs 40/50 by Auto Rickshaw).

Get Around

The town of Varkala is about 3 km inland, centered around the train station, and can bereached via autorickshaw for Rs.40

The resort area lies along two cliffs, north and south, overlooking the beach areas. The mainPapanasam beach is between these, while less crowded Black Beach is to the north. Thisentire area is easily accessible by walking the fine sidewalk along the cliff edges.

See

Shree Janardhana Swamy temple. It is 2000years old. Varkala has been a Hindu pilgrimage sitesince the 12th Century. The Janardhana Templewas built during this period and many Hindu's stillvisit Varkala to this day, for this very reason. TheVarkala sands has become an ideal spot forconfluence of cultures exotic and alien. Varkalaalso houses a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. Thetemple, dedicated to Vishnu and Hanuman, atopthe hill has brought a sobriquet for the region,Southern Kasi (Benares). Non-Hindus are notpermitted to enter the inner sanctum but can hangaround the temple.

Sivagiri. Sree Narayana Guru (1855-1928), saint, socialreformer, philosopher and leader of Ezhava community,made Varkala his headquarters. Sivagiri mutt, instituted bySree Narayana Guru, is another major pilgrim centre here.

The 'Sivagiri Pilgrimage' is usually conducted between 30thDecember and 1st January every year. The Sivagiri Mutt -a religious retreat was founded by Sree Narayana Guru(1856 - 1928) the renowned philosopher and socialreformer of modern Kerala. Even decades after the Gurubreathed his last here in 1928, his Samadhi (resting place)continues to be thronged by thousands of pilgrims. TheSivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana



Dharma Paripalana Sangham, a religious organization established by the Guru topropagate his concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God'

Nature Care Centre. Papanasam.East West University of Brahmavidya. Established by Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati,Disciple of Nataraja Guru.Narayana Gurukula. Established by Nataraja Guru.Varkala Tunnel. Built by the British in 1880.Fishing Hamlets of Anjengo and its British Fort.Coir Processing Centres. In the Backwaters of Akathumuri, Kadakkavur.Edava Beach . Beautiful and serene beaches where you can bask in the sun andsalubrious climate. In fact Edava beaches are yet to be explored by the tourists. If yougo further towards Kappil you will find blue lagoon, where sea and backwatersrunning parallel divided by a more-than-one km of straight road. There is also anestuary that connect the sea with the backwaters here.

Do

Play Cricket,Vollyball or Football on the black beach most days from 4pm. Seewho's about and ask for a game. Watch out for the Indian Bureaucracy! But it is alsosaid, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."Daily Evening shows of the traditional Temple Dance Drama of Kerala -KATHAKALI. ( north Cliff near Clafouti and Thanal Beach Resort in the VarkalaCulture Centre) Entrance fee 300 INR which includes the Make-up from 5pm - 6:45and the show from 6:45 - 8:15pmGet an Ayurvedic massage at the numerous ayurvedic spas. Lookout for fraudsters.Yoga. Varkala has a few quality yoga places, which sometimes also offer rooms forrent and include the classes in the price. If you're serious about your yoga, a fewplaces off in depth retreats. Try Savasana Yoga Center, just off the cliff.savasanahome.sharepoint.comSaji's Savasana Nature Tours give a chance to see some of the beauty and diversityjust outside Varkala. Day trips weekly. Contact [email protected] Edava Lakeside discover Edava's backwater on small local boats. A halfday tour organized by AsinMomo Homestay in Edava in cooperation with local guidesfrom the lakeside, shows you some different places and the normal life of peoplearound the lake and the canals in Edava's backwater. It starts around 2:30 in theafternoon for about 3 to 4 hours, and you have to book 1 day in advance. Informationand bookings : 0091 9895 49 22, AsinMomo Homestay, Edava

Buy

Numerous small shops line the cliff-top, selling both local and touristy attire.

Eat



The only fancy restaurant available at Papanasam/Varkala is in the Taj Garden Retreat.Almost all hotels and resorts have room service. There are lots of restaurants at the cliff.Most of them and places-to-eat in the cliff are seasonal and spring up during the touristseason (beginning in late November). Try the fresh fish or seafood from any number of thecliff-top restaurants. Seafood is caught by local fishermen and displayed in front of manyrestaurants. Select your food, have it prepared in the tandoor and enjoy the sunset while youdine.

Little Tibet serves amazing tibetan food. Try the momos (tibetan dumplings, servedwith a soup to sip in) and the Chapati Roll, veg coast Rs 80 and Rs 90. Another mustis the fresh pineapple/grape juice. Plus the most generous fruit salad.

Shiva Garden Kerala Restaurant - Traditional Kerala food. "Traditional KeralaThali everyday". Vegetarian and non-veg restaurant.

Hotel Suprabhatham vegetarian food.

Varkala Park Hotel is situated near Varkala railway station offers restaurant, roomService and a bar.

Cafe del Mar situated on top of the cliff. Unlike many other cafes in Varkala, it hasfast service and first class food, and serves Indian, Mexican and Italian.serves buffetbreakfast as well. Their waffles and panini sandwiches are great. Best salads and chargrilled steak.

Ootapura Vegetarian Restaurant is almost the first restaurant you come to fromthe helipad. Will accommodate for vegans more so than most vegetarian places, whichmay often still use ghee for cooking.

Reena Bakers situated almost opposite the railway station serves very good pastriesand cakes.

Trattoria's on north end of the cliffs, with a second story view, fast, cheap, andgood.Eden Restaurant, Helipad, North Cliff. situated in the front garden of Mohan's Inn onthe helipad. European owned and managed with European cook. Continental menu. editRespiro Heathy Food, kurakani road ((next to Silver Estate, Soulmakers)).International restaurant, Indian and Italian food, Chef from Nepal and chef from Italy.Tasty food in an artistic colourfull ambiant...and it no longer exists editChill Out Lounge, North Cliff, Varkala. A chilled out atmosphere for food, drinks andmusic. Located south of the main beach, go up the alley next to The Juice Shack; ChillOut is at the end. A very fine pickup musical group entertained one evening. edit

Rock n Roll Cafe situated on the cliff towards the black beach. Open all day andnight, with regular live music they offer great breakfasts that will set you up for the day(try the stack of fluffy American pancakes with caramalised banana or the eggsbenedict), espresso coffee, the largest selection and cheapest cocktails for watchingthe sunset over the Arabian sea, a varied dinner menu with local specialities includingfresh fish, crab curry, biriyani and western favourites. Very easy to relax here with



board games, free reliable wifi, water refills and plastic recycling, always somethinginteresting to read and great music all day / night. Try to stay in groups as the localIndian men can get very aggressive to men and women and there have been manyreports of sexual assaults. It is unlikely that this place will remain open for muchlonger.Tuman, Varkala Cliff (north side). The name means fog in Russian. Huge menucontains popular Tibetan, Thai and, of course, Russian dishes, like momos, tom yam,tom kha, borsch. Also they have decent coffee. Can be crowded at peak hours edit

Drink

There are several bars:

KTDC's Beer Parlour. Located at Puthanchanda, 6 km from Papanasam.Many of the Restaurants at Cliff also serve beer, although by law in Kerala only arestaurant attached to a hotel/guesthouse can serve alcohol so it may not be in themenu and they may request you keep the bottles out of site.Varkala Park near Railway Station.KR Bar near Railway StationBabuji Bar, MaidanamKarthika Bar, Maidanam

Coffee Temple (Next to Helipad. (o.k. The car park)), Varkala Cliff (On cliff path.First restaurant u see!), [1] (FB coffeetemplevarkala@ hotmail.co.uk). 6 am-7pm.Arguably the best coffee in kerala. Since 2006 when they had the first espressomachine in Varkala. They've grown in reputation and size, and have moved to a largersite next to the helipad where they have a Taco Shack adding to their popular ifsomewhat small menu of deep fluffy omelettes, crepes luch- time Thali,s and fabbreakfasts, which now include classic Indian dishes like puttu and masala dosa. Aselection of daily papers, fast wi fi , free as in about all restaurants on the cliff thesedays, and free filter water refills, to while your time while gazing out over the oceanDecent. editThe Juice Shack, north cliff Varkala (Behind The Tibetan market). 7am to 7pm. issituated behind the tibetan market serving juices with beautiful combinations andhealthy oriented,also only place in the cliff providing water refill.The salad buffet done3 times a week for dinner is the high light of this place providing a rare varieties ofwestern salads and home made kerala dishes with veg and non veg,the freindlyatmosphere and you can gather informations on your onward travel and train timingshere, The Juice Shack is recommended by all tour guides. Budget. edit

Ginger Lounge / Mango House, Helipad, Varkala Cliff (road to Helipad). Only placein Varkala with big social tables. Unlike cliff front places with tables and chairs, gingerlounge offers low tables where customers sit on cushions which is makes it easier tomeet others. Run by local lad, Sulfi, who also has a travel agency and is genuinelyhelpful. Great place to try your hand at Carrom, the traditional Indian board game thatsome say served as the inspiration to the British army officers that invented billiardswhile posted here in the 18th century. edit



Sleep

Varkala Marine Palace, Papanasam Beach, Varkala (After reaching Varkala town,you instruct the driver to come to the Helipad which is located on the main cliff. Thereyou can see a big sigh board for Government Natural Cure Hospital on you leftreaching upon this helipad. You have to proceed closer to this board and there is amud road a little ahead towards the left and along the cliff edge going down to thebeach. Car can drive on this path which winds down to our resort which is the deadend.), 09388661585, [2] (www.varkalamarine.com). checkin: 1pm; checkout: 12noon. A beautiful heritage type resort located right on papanasam beach. Highlyrecommended by tripadvisor. 1000. (5200,) edit

Mango Villa ([email protected]), Behind Tibetan Market, North Cliff (nearJicky's room), +919995040610, [3] (www.facebook.com/mangovillavarkala).Mango Villa (which must not be confused with Mango House) offers 6 rooms all withattached bathroom and private balcony. The guesthouse has build its reputation as oneof the cleanest place in Varkala and is largely appreciate for its lovely garden full offlowers. edit

Heavenly Breeze Beach Resort, (North Cliff, next to the former Signature), [4](http://www.heavenlybreezevarkala.com/). Rs 150 for a dorm! This place is clean,quiet, and managed by two considerate men. The literature says "50 meters to thebeach" but they really mean "to the promenade / cliff". A giant locker is assigned toeach bed with lock provided. edit

Budget

Aleema Beach Resort, Odayam Beach (road to Odayambeach after the Green house,left down), +91 999 593 82 95, [email protected]. A really romantic place in thebackside of Odayam Beach with the great view over the whole beach. 5 rooms, withsit-outs, a roof top, garden are there. Breakfast is available, and local food by order ismade by Kanon. Great atmosphere! 500 - 1000. edit

AsinMomo Homestay (Homestay, Bed and Breakfast), Sreeeight Cliff, Manthara,Edava (on the seaside past the Manthara temple in Edava with the riksha or bus orabout 30 min. walk north from Varkala Beach), +91 4702 66111, +91 9746989528 ([email protected]), [5] (http://www.AsinMomo.com). CharmingHomestay of a local family close to the beach on the cliff in Edava. Simple andcomfortable rooms with attached shower / toilet. WiFi, Sit-out, smal Restaurant withlocal and some western food; some nice and peaceful beaches are very close. English,Malayalam, Hindi, Italien, German, French and some Spanish spoken. edit

Baby House, (next to Tibetan market, north cliff), +91 9895874106, [6](http://babyhousevarkala.wix.com/babyhouse). Double room with TV, A/C and fan,just 50m from the beach. Big balcony with hammock. Non a/c double for Rs 800,with a/c Rs 1500. Nice clean rooms. Hot water shower. Hi-speed broad bandinternet connection. Really nice owners and a wonderful family with the most cutestlittle boy. Now in the roof top yoga classes in daily three times. one and half hour one



class 300rupees per person.WWW.Babyhousevarkala/babyhouseemail:[email protected] edit

Bamboo Village, (near North end of cliff), +91 470 2610732. Individual hutsaround a small garden facing the sea. ~Rs.700. edit

Government Guest House, (located next door to Taj Garden Retreat), +91 472602227. Former Maharaja's summer plalace. edit

K.R. House, (Behind temple, south cliff. A place ideal for relaxation and comfort.Price ranges from Rs 200-350), +91 470 9388720200. edit

La Exotica Homestay, Helipad, Varkala (near the beginning of the north cliff), +91470 2608866 ([email protected]), [7] (http://www.laexotica.in/). checkin:noon; checkout: 11:30AM. Government approved homestay. All the rooms are neatand have sea facing balcony. Rs. 1,200-3,500. edit

New Heaven, (just by Black Beach/the Northern beach). checkout: 12 noon. With24/7 hot water for bucket baths and fans in rooms. Rooms are clean and tidy. Raj,who works there, is always around and helpful. However, some travellers werepromised a free transport from the bus station by Najmudeen and then later forced topay R. 1000 for the trip. ~Rs 300-550 in low season, Rs 750 - 1000 in high season,depending on length of stay and whether you have a ground floor or first floor room. edit

Rubybleu Homestay, '''Rubybleu Homestay''' Near Helipad, Varkala, +919946931671 ([email protected]), [8](http://www.rubybleu.sitew.com). checkin: noon; checkout: 11.30. Rs 200-700. edit

Savithri Inn, (North end of the cliff, close to Black Beach), +91-989-5242939([email protected]), [9] (http://www.varkalasavithrinn.com/). checkin:anytime; checkout: 12:00 pm. Located just behind the main strip along the far end ofthe cliff. Beautiful, well maintained, peaceful grounds with big hammocks. Bungalowsare new, clean and spacious, all have hot water and some have AC. WIFI. Stafffriendly. 300 - 1500. Rs 300-1500. edit

Sherin Cottage, Thiruvambadi Road (close to Durga Temple), +91-984-770-8206 ([email protected]), [10] (http://www.varkalabudgethotel.com/).checkin: anytime; checkout: 12:00 pm. Sherin Cottage is located 4 minutes from thecliff scene where beach, restaurants and shopping is located. All bedrooms haveprivate baths, screened windows and fans. Breakfast and WiFi is included in price.Nice garden with hammocks for lounging. [email protected] Rs500-800. edit

Shiva Garden Home Stay and Appartments (located next door to Preeth BeachResort), Kurakkanni,Varkala, Kerala, India (North cliff), 1, [11](http://www.varkalahomestay.com/). Individually crafted and comfortable rooms.Pleasant garden. Homey feel. Kind host. edit

Silver Estate (Soulmakers), middle cliff, kurakani road, +919387755309, [12]



(www.silverestate.isgreat.org). Silver Estate offer rooms (clean w/ attachedbathroom), restaurant (Indian & Italian food), garden, chill out area, art. Part of theSoulmakers Pvt Ltd.CLOSED DOWN 250 to 450. (lat,long) edit

Villa Jacaranda, Temple Road West (in South Cliff area overlooking the ArabianSea), +91 470 2610296 ([email protected]), [13] (http://www.villa-jacaranda.biz). Bijou guesthouse in serene area. The hotel offers four individual rooms,fragrant garden, lily pond & roof terrace. Ayurvedic massage and treatments on offer. edit

Good Karma Beach Resort (located in the small fishermen village of Odayam, 15minutes North of Varkala Cliff). . Our resort is surrounded by coconut trees, just 200meters from a beautiful quiet beach. Enjoy the privacy of our peaceful garden,courtyard and roof terrace, overlooking the beauty of the sea. Our rooms: 4 doublerooms with sea view. 2 double room overlooking our beautiful courtyard. All roomshave bathrooms attached, balcony, ceiling fan and mosquito nets. We offer free wi-fiinternet connection to our guests. Info:[email protected] www.om-india-om.com Odayam Beach Road Varkala Odayam 00919895664525 we speakgerman, french and english Prices: 1000Rs until 1800Rs> edit

8-Wonders Resort (Resort on the cliff), Sreeeight Cliff, Manthara, Edava (on theseaside past the Manthara temple in Edava,about 30 min walk north from VarkalaBeach). Resort with splendit view, straight on the cliff. Bungalows and rooms withattached shower/toilet. , Garden, sit-outs; some nice and peaceful beaches are veryclose. English,Spanish spoken. edit

Casa Eva Luna, Off Kurrakkani Road, Varkala (Near Govt. Guest House), 00919946069770, [14] (http://www.keralakonnections.com). checkin: 12 noon;checkout: 12 noon. Situated a few minutes from the beach and cliff. The house hastwo floors and is located on a 3,000 square metre plot. It has two double rooms oneach floor, each decorated in a different style that reflects the nature of the surroundingarea. All rooms have marble floors, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom and towels.Ayurveda massage room, restuarant and free wifi. From Rs. 750. edit

Clafouti Heritage Beach Resort, North Cliff (Call from the train station and they willarrange pickup), +914702601414, [15] (http://www.calfoutiresort.com). 42room in 2 levels with private bath, facing the sea, well organized, and very pleasent.Their restaurant is tops and the service great. Rates from 1500 Rps to 2500 Rps. edit

Golden Sands Building (located near Kuttikkadu temple), Kurakkanni,Varkala,Kerala, India (North cliff), +91 8943687915, [16] (http://www.varkala-holiday.com/). checkin: all time you like; checkout: all time. New house, clean and 5min. to the beach. 8 rooms available from 800 INR. edit

Hill View Beach Resort (good location, near to everything), right on the cliff, varkala,



+91-470-2607221, Mr sha,, [17] (http://www.varkalahillview.com). checkin:21/12/2012; checkout: 24/12/2012. hot water all the time and good service. Average.tariff include buffet breakfast. edit

Karthika Plaza ResortT, Wacher Mukku (Near Govt. Guest House), +919946388654, [18] (http://www.karthikaplaza.com). 10 room B&B/Inn in 2 levelswith private bath, facing a well arranged garden. Rates from USD 15 to USD 65. edit

Mektoub, Odayam beach, Varkala, India (From Varkala to Odayam beach, frombehind Parambil Temple, turn right and follow the signboard), +91 9447971239([email protected]), [19] (http://www.mektoubkerala.com). a GreenHotel with natural and endless wilderness, set in simple, peaceful, rustic ambience,secluded and rightly placed in Odayam Beach where the traveler halts and rests.Mektoub is passionately eco-conscious, friendly and helpful, envisioned to bridgetourism and the local community pro-creatively through sustainable developments..from 9 to 30 Euros. edit

Prathibha Park. Located at Helipad, with good views and easy access to the beach. edit

Savasana Homes Vacation Rentals, North Cliff (Call from the train station and theywill arrange pickup), +9633044836, [20](http://www.savasanahome.sharepoint.com). Fully furnished apartments with kitchens,dining rooms, balconies and 2 or 3 bedrooms. Each unit sleeps 4 to 8 people. Seetheir web site at savasanahome.sharepoint.com Rates from 10,000 rs per week. edit

Sea Splendour, (1/2 km North of cliff), +91 470 2662120, [21](http://www.seasplendour.com). Operated by a friendly couple, this small (11 room)guest house is off the beaten trail. The food is all home-cooked, and the coffee isdelicious. Just 200 metres away from the sea shore. edit

Seapearls Chalets, (South cliff), +91 470 2605875. Located at the cliff withviews. edit

Sharanagati Yogahaus (Yoga Vacation Homestay), thiruvambadi road, varkala (nearblack beach at north cliff), +91 90 48 69 47 62, [22] (www.sharanagati-yogahaus.com). Offers homestays/yoga vacations which include yoga classes,Vipassana meditation, morning tea and Kerala-style lunch in the room price. Alsooffers individual yoga classes for people staying somewhere else. Beautiful quietgarden with hammocks. Only 4 rooms available (keeps traffic down). Price seasonal.Contact via website. (8.743905,76.698028) edit

Signature Residence, at the middle of North Cliff, +91-470-2603982+91-9946042340, Ambu Raja, www.signatureresidence.in. very silent place but very closeto the restaurant chains at the cliff top. edit

Splurge

Blooming Bay Resort, (south end of South Cliff), +91 470 3205151, [23]



(http://www.bloomingbay.in). If you want peace and quiet and you have your owntransport then this is the place. Rs.4000-6000. edit

The Gateway Hotel, Janardhanapuram Varkala, Opp Govt Guest House,Janaradhanapuram, Varkala (Close to Janardhanaswamy temple, Papanasam Beach), +91 470 6673300, [24] (http://www.tajhotels.com/gateway). checkin: 1400 hrs;checkout: 1200 hrs. Perched atop a majestic red cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea,this charming retreat offers warm hospitable service as well as fantastic views. Guestsare only minutes away from Kappil beach, and Janardhanaswamy Temple, a famous2000 year-old temple. Rs.6000-9000. edit

Hill View Beach Resort, (North cliff), +91 470 2600566, [25](http://www.hillviewbeachresort.com). Has spacious and clean rooms on the cliff.$25-$90. edit

Hindustan Beach Retreat, +91-470-260 4254/55 ([email protected]), [26](http://www.hindustanbeachretreat.com/). Beachside resort that offers excellent views.In an upmarket category with very competitive rates. edit

Mom Lekha's Private Homes, (Papanasam Beach Avenue), +91 470 2610756,[27] (http://www.lekhas.com). Private homes by the beach. Rs.1500-2500. edit

The Royal Mount, tel: +91-470-2660037. - Ayurvedic resort.

Hotel Varkala Park International, +919846583845, [28](http://www.hotelvarkalapark.com). Three star hotel. edit

WoodHouse Beach Resort. Beach Resort in Varkala near Papanasham. editphone="+91 470 2156392" Woodhouse is nicely located at northern end of north cliff(almost at sea level) and is therefore equidistant to Varkala and Odayem Beachallowing you mix up beach days and avoid the "market gauntlet". They also have awell run seaside restaurant if you're feeling lazy. Rs. 2000-3000 in December

Cope

Hospitals

Stavyah Lifecare ,[29] (http://www.stavyahlifecare.com)Varkala. t: +91 4706453636, 2607788 ( S U T Medical College Urban Health Centre,Varkala )Sree Narayana Medical Mission Hospital.J.R.Hospital.Varkala Government Hospital.Government Ayurvedic Hospital.Mangala Medical Mission hospital.Yoga and Meditation Centre,[30] (http://www.yoga-meditation-kerala.com/)Varkala. t: +91 9745073591 ( Tulasivanam,

North Kurakkanni Junction, Punnamoodu Road, Varkala 695141 Kerala )



Mother Ayurvedic Medicines (MAM),[31](http://www.motherayurvedics.com)Cliff,Varkala. t:+91 9446592002(MotherAyurvedic Medicines,North Cliff, Varkala, 695141 Trivandrum,Kerala,India)

New Dental Clinic and Orthodontic Centre,[32](http://www.newdentalvarkala.com) Puthenchantha , Varkala. Mobile no+919995888265

Get Out

Edava and Kappil - next villages north of Varkala, scenic walk towards north on apath made by Kerala Tourime along the seashore and cliffs; about an 20 min. toEdava, and 25 min. to Kappil .Kollam - about an hour north by taxi, an easy half-day trip to take a boat ride on thebackwaters.Kottayam - about two hours by frequent train, with backwaters and Kumarakombird sanctuary.Alleppey - houseboats,backwaters,snake boat races, and more via a two hour trainride

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