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Varkala Cliff Beach Stay
KeralaBeaches & CoastlineHoneymoon & Romance

Varkala Cliff Beach Stay

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitOct – Mar
PaceRelaxed
ThemesBeaches & Coastline, Honeymoon & Romance
Starting From$380

Route Covered

Overnight stops in day order
1VarkalaDay 1-3 · 3 nights

Overview

A four-day Varkala beach stay in Kerala, with all three nights in one hotel on the red cliffs of Thiruvananthapuram district. The trip suits couples and slow travellers who want Papanasam Beach, a cliff-top Vishnu temple and Anjengo Fort without long drives. October to March is the best time to go.

Who it suits

Couples and unhurried travellers who want one beach base and short outings; not for those who want a busy sightseeing schedule

Highlights

Varkala Cliff walkSunset over the Arabian SeaPapanasam BeachJanardhana Swami TempleSivagiri MuttAnjengo Fort, AnchuthenguAnchuthengu lighthouseKappil Beach and LakeYoga or Ayurveda sessionSurf lesson or paragliding

Good to know

One hotel

You unpack once and keep the same room for all three nights

Sea and swimming

Ask at the hotel about sea conditions before swimming, especially from June to August

Cliff path

Take care near the edge of the cliff, especially at dusk

Pilgrim season

Rooms in Varkala are likely to be in demand around 30 December to 1 January

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram, drive to Varkala and walk the cliff
DAY 1

Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram, drive to Varkala and walk the cliff

Overnight: Varkala
First cliff walkSunset over the Arabian Sea
  • Your driver greets you at Thiruvananthapuram airport
  • Head up the coast to Varkala, a drive of roughly 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Settle into the hotel
  • Stroll the cliff path late in the day as the sun sets over the sea
Varkala: 1 upcoming event, 3 more to be confirmed
Thiruvananthapuram airport to Varkala, ~1 to 1.5 hrs (estimate)
Papanasam Beach, Janardhana Swami Temple and Sivagiri Mutt
DAY 2

Papanasam Beach, Janardhana Swami Temple and Sivagiri Mutt

Overnight: Varkala
Papanasam Beach and springJanardhana Swami TempleSivagiri Mutt
  • Begin at Papanasam Beach, where the spring sits below the cliff
  • Go up to the Janardhana Swami Temple on the headland
  • Continue about 3 km inland to Sivagiri Mutt, home to the samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru
  • Relax at the hotel or on the sand after lunch
Varkala: 1 upcoming event, 3 more to be confirmed
Local sightseeing in Varkala
Anjengo Fort, Kappil and a free cliff afternoon
DAY 3

Anjengo Fort, Kappil and a free cliff afternoon

Overnight: Varkala
Anjengo Fort, AnchuthenguAnchuthengu lighthouseKappil Beach and LakeYoga or Ayurveda session
  • Drive about 12 km to Anchuthengu for the old fort walls and the lighthouse
  • Stop at Kappil, where a backwater lake meets the sea
  • Return to the cliff for a late lunch
  • Optional yoga class, massage or surf lesson in the afternoon (to be confirmed)
Varkala: 1 upcoming event, 3 more to be confirmed
Local sightseeing: Anchuthengu and Kappil
Last cliff morning and transfer to Thiruvananthapuram airport
DAY 4

Last cliff morning and transfer to Thiruvananthapuram airport

Morning on the cliff
  • Walk the cliff top one last time before breakfast
  • Check out, where your driver is waiting
  • Head south to Thiruvananthapuram airport, about 1 to 1.5 hours away
  • Allow a longer margin if the flight leaves early
Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram airport, ~1 to 1.5 hrs (estimate)
Starting from$380From, per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights. Indicative; to be confirmed by the operator.

Indicative — varies with season and hotel category.

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Trip Facts

Activity LevelEasy going: only short walks along the cliff path and around the temple and fort, with plenty of free time. Watch your step near the cliff edge.
What to PackPack light cotton clothing, swimwear, sunscreen and a sun hat, plus sandals and grippy walking shoes. Bring a cover-up for temples and a thin rain jacket.
Local CustomsWear modest clothes when visiting the Janardhana Swami Temple and Sivagiri Mutt. Before a swim, check local advice on the sea and surf.

Local Activities & Events

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Varkala — Days 1-4 of the trip

Coming up

Yaanam travel literature festival

cultural

A travel writing festival of talks, screenings and conversations at the Ranga Kala Kendram at Varkala Cliff, started by Kerala Tourism in 2025.

First held in October 2025; Kerala Tourism's minister said it would become annual, but no official 2026 dates were found

Reach out to us for the confirmed dates

Kerala — across your trip

Oct10

Champions Boat League: Marine Drive, Kochi

sports

A snake-boat race on the Kochi waterfront, one round of the 2026 Champions Boat League organised by Kerala Tourism.

Oct11-20

Alpashi Utsavam

festival

Thiruvananthapuram's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple celebrates for ten days, closing with a procession to the sea for a ritual bath.

Oct11

Koratty Muthy Feast

festival

Annual feast of the Virgin Mary at the Koratty church in Thrissur district, with processions and cultural performances.

Oct11-21

Navarathri Sangeetholsavam

cultural

Nine evenings of Carnatic music and classical dance at the Navarathri Mandapam in the fort palace complex beside the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Oct11-21

Navaratri

festival

Goddess worship fills nine nights across Kerala and closes on Vijayadashami.

Oct11-21

Panachikkadu Navaratri Festival

festival

Navaratri celebrations at the Panachikkadu temple in Kottayam district, known for Vidyarambham, when young children are introduced to letters.

Oct17

Champions Boat League: Piravom

sports

A snake-boat race at Piravom in Ernakulam district, a round of the 2026 Champions Boat League.

Events are reviewed by our team before publishing and drop off after they end. Please confirm timings and availability with us before your trip — local schedules can change without notice.

What's Included & Excluded

Included
3 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Varkala, twin sharing (to be confirmed)Daily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and outingsAirport pick-up and drop-off at ThiruvananthapuramEnglish-speaking guide for the Day 2 sightseeing (to be confirmed)
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastEntrance, boat and camera fees at sitesYoga, Ayurveda, surfing, paragliding and other optional activitiesTips and personal expenses

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