Varkala — view 1 of 4
Kerala, India
Varkala
Varkala's cliffside beach is unusual for Kerala — red laterite cliffs running along the coast, lined with cafés looking straight out over the Arabian Sea. Quieter and more laid-back than Kovalam, and popular for a slower final leg of a Kerala trip.
Ideal duration
2 nights
Best time
October to March.
Starting from
₹10,000
Trip Highlights
- Varkala Cliff and its clifftop café strip
- Papanasam Beach below the cliffs
- Janardanaswamy Temple
- Sunset views over the Arabian Sea
Yes — it's exactly that for most of our itineraries, usually placed after Munnar/Alleppey/Thekkady before departure.