Kerala · most people spend 4–6 days
VarkalaTravel guide · tours · day trips
A Coastal Gem of Kerala
Good forBeachesWater SportsSeafoodNatureRelaxation
Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only
Most people spend 4–6 days From ₹5,000 per person 17 itineraries include Varkala Kerala
The short version
About Varkala
Varkala is a city in Kerala.
Varkala has 221 places to stay and 1 ayurveda centre.
Varkala is best known for Varkala cliff, Papanasam Beach and Janardhana Swamy Temple. Most visitors give it 4–6 days.
It combines well with Alappuzha, Athirapally, Bekal and Guruvayur, all within a day of Varkala.
Worth knowing
- State
- Kerala
- Good for
- Beaches, Water Sports, Seafood, Nature
- Typical stay
- 4–6 days
Last updated 5 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.
- Visit Varkala during winter for pleasant weather
- Hire a local guide for the best experience
What people come for
Places to visit in Varkala
These are the Varkala sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Varkala trip really includes.
Bookable on their own
Day trips in Varkala
Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Varkala with a private car and driver.
Our own itineraries
Varkala tour packages
Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Varkala is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.
Weather and seasons
Best time to visit Varkala
The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.
WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter
23–30°C
≈321 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer
26–31°C
≈378 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon
25–28°C
≈806 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
What it costs
- Budget
- ₹800/day
- Mid-range
- ₹2,000/day
- Luxury
- ₹5,000+/day
Is Varkala safe?
Varkala is generally safe for tourists.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Varkala
Places to stay in Varkala, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.
Combines well with
Places to visit near Varkala
Real photographs only
Varkala photos
Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Varkala itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.
South India Beach Trail — Karnataka to Puducherry, 12 Days
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram & Varkala, 3 Days
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala & Kollam, 4 Days
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kollam & Pathanamthitta, 5 Days
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kollam, Pathanamthitta & Kumarakom, 6 Days
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kumarakom & Alappuzha, 7 Days
Varkala, Kollam, Kovalam & Thiruvananthapuram, 4 Days
Varkala, Kollam, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram & Pathanamthitta, 5 Days