Fly
TRVThiruvananthapuram International Airport
Approximately 50–55 km from Varkala.
↓From there, continue to Varkala by taxi or local transport.
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Cowees / Varkala
Varkala
Kerala, India
Come for the waves. Stay for everything around them.
Getting here
The way south.
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Train
Varkala SivagiriRailway Station
Approximately 2–3 km from the beach area.
↓From the station, continue by auto-rickshaw or taxi.
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01
The cliff
The laterite cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea are one of Varkala's defining landscapes.
02
Papanasam
The beach below the cliffs.
03
Kappil
Sea. Backwaters. A little further north.
04
Janardhana Swamy Temple
An important historic temple in Varkala.
05
Sivagiri
Another significant Varkala landmark.
The quiet in between.