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Contents
[+] Understand
Climate
[+] Get in
By car
By plane
By bus
By train
Get Around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
[+] Sleep
Budget
Splurge
[+] Cope
Hospitals
Get Out
Varkala is a town in the Indian state of Kerala, about 50km north of Trivandrum and is
home of the popular Papanasam Beach. Also, the Samadhi of Kerala's saint Sree
Narayana 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 its
well worth checking out Varkala. The best times to go, are of course in the season, when the
beach extends out all around the cliff face for 500 meters.
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JanardhanaTemple Poolside
Kerala_varkala_north-beach
The beaches around this area are excellent and if you're looking for a cheap holiday Varkala
should definitely be on your list. In the off season its really mellow and relaxed, swim and
sleep and chill out. Only in December does it get really busy and prices start rocketing till
January/February, when it starts to quieten down.
The main season starts from Dec 1st- March 31st, with December & early January
experiencing the biggest rush. If you want to go out of season, then you can stay very
cheaply and of course avoid the crowd. Varkala is quite a new place to hang out in India and
has only recently been developed as
a tourist destination. Slowly even the
north of Varkala Beach gets
developed for tourists. There is a
promenade built from the
Department of Tourism, which allows
a scenic walk for about 1.5h towards
north, passing Odayam and Edava
until Kappil.
Climate
Average temperature in Varkala in
Celsius.
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 and
national highways to all the
major cities in Kerala,
Tamilnadu and Karnataka.
By plane
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (50km, 1hr 15 min drive).
By bus
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JanardhanaSwami Temple
Sivagiri Mutt
State Transport Buses are available from Trivandrum. Bus service available from
Varkala 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. Papanasam
Beach 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 be
reached via autorickshaw for Rs.40
The resort area lies along two cliffs, north and south, overlooking the beach areas. The main
Papanasam beach is between these, while less crowded Black Beach is to the north. This
entire area is easily accessible by walking the fine sidewalk along the cliff edges.
See
Shree Janardhana Swamy temple. It is 2000
years old. Varkala has been a Hindu pilgrimage site
since the 12th Century. The Janardhana Temple
was built during this period and many Hindu's still
visit Varkala to this day, for this very reason. The
Varkala sands has become an ideal spot for
confluence of cultures exotic and alien. Varkala
also houses a leading pilgrim centre in Kerala. The
temple, dedicated to Vishnu and Hanuman, atop
the hill has brought a sobriquet for the region,
Southern Kasi (Benares). Non-Hindus are not
permitted to enter the inner sanctum but can hang
around the temple.
Sivagiri. Sree Narayana Guru (1855-1928), saint, social
reformer, philosopher and leader of Ezhava community,
made Varkala his headquarters. Sivagiri mutt, instituted by
Sree Narayana Guru, is another major pilgrim centre here.
The 'Sivagiri Pilgrimage' is usually conducted between 30th
December and 1st January every year. The Sivagiri Mutt -
a religious retreat was founded by Sree Narayana Guru
(1856 - 1928) the renowned philosopher and social
reformer of modern Kerala. Even decades after the Guru
breathed his last here in 1928, his Samadhi (resting place)
continues to be thronged by thousands of pilgrims. The
Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana
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Dharma Paripalana Sangham, a religious organization established by the Guru to
propagate 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 and
salubrious climate. In fact Edava beaches are yet to be explored by the tourists. If you
go further towards Kappil you will find blue lagoon, where sea and backwaters
running parallel divided by a more-than-one km of straight road. There is also an
estuary that connect the sea with the backwaters here.
Do
Play Cricket,Vollyball or Football on the black beach most days from 4pm. See
who's about and ask for a game. Watch out for the Indian Bureaucracy! But it is also
said, "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 Varkala
Culture Centre) Entrance fee 300 INR which includes the Make-up from 5pm - 6:45
and the show from 6:45 - 8:15pm
Get an Ayurvedic massage at the numerous ayurvedic spas. Lookout for fraudsters.
Yoga. Varkala has a few quality yoga places, which sometimes also offer rooms for
rent and include the classes in the price. If you're serious about your yoga, a few
places off in depth retreats. Try Savasana Yoga Center, just off the cliff.
savasanahome.sharepoint.com
Saji's Savasana Nature Tours give a chance to see some of the beauty and diversity
just outside Varkala. Day trips weekly. Contact savasanahomes@live.com.
Discover Edava Lakeside discover Edava's backwater on small local boats. A half
day tour organized by AsinMomo Homestay in Edava in cooperation with local guides
from the lakeside, shows you some different places and the normal life of people
around the lake and the canals in Edava's backwater. It starts around 2:30 in the
afternoon for about 3 to 4 hours, and you have to book 1 day in advance. Information
and bookings : 0091 9895 49 22, AsinMomo Homestay, Edava
Buy
Numerous small shops line the cliff-top, selling both local and touristy attire.
Eat
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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 tourist
season (beginning in late November). Try the fresh fish or seafood from any number of the
cliff-top restaurants. Seafood is caught by local fishermen and displayed in front of many
restaurants. Select your food, have it prepared in the tandoor and enjoy the sunset while you
dine.
Little Tibet serves amazing tibetan food. Try the momos (tibetan dumplings, served
with a soup to sip in) and the Chapati Roll, veg coast Rs 80 and Rs 90. Another must
is the fresh pineapple/grape juice. Plus the most generous fruit salad.
Shiva Garden Kerala Restaurant - Traditional Kerala food. "Traditional Kerala
Thali everyday". Vegetarian and non-veg restaurant.
Hotel Suprabhatham vegetarian food.
Varkala Park Hotel is situated near Varkala railway station offers restaurant, room
Service and a bar.
Cafe del Mar situated on top of the cliff. Unlike many other cafes in Varkala, it has
fast service and first class food, and serves Indian, Mexican and Italian.serves buffet
breakfast as well. Their waffles and panini sandwiches are great. Best salads and char
grilled steak.
Ootapura Vegetarian Restaurant is almost the first restaurant you come to from
the helipad. Will accommodate for vegans more so than most vegetarian places, which
may often still use ghee for cooking.
Reena Bakers situated almost opposite the railway station serves very good pastries
and cakes.
Trattoria's on north end of the cliffs, with a second story view, fast, cheap, and
good.
Eden Restaurant, Helipad, North Cliff. situated in the front garden of Mohan's Inn on
the helipad. European owned and managed with European cook. Continental menu.
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Respiro 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 edit
Chill Out Lounge, North Cliff, Varkala. A chilled out atmosphere for food, drinks and
music. Located south of the main beach, go up the alley next to The Juice Shack; Chill
Out 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 and
night, 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 eggs
benedict), espresso coffee, the largest selection and cheapest cocktails for watching
the sunset over the Arabian sea, a varied dinner menu with local specialities including
fresh fish, crab curry, biriyani and western favourites. Very easy to relax here with
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board games, free reliable wifi, water refills and plastic recycling, always something
interesting to read and great music all day / night. Try to stay in groups as the local
Indian men can get very aggressive to men and women and there have been many
reports of sexual assaults. It is unlikely that this place will remain open for much
longer.
Tuman, Varkala Cliff (north side). The name means fog in Russian. Huge menu
contains 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 a
restaurant attached to a hotel/guesthouse can serve alcohol so it may not be in the
menu and they may request you keep the bottles out of site.
Varkala Park near Railway Station.
KR Bar near Railway Station
Babuji Bar, Maidanam
Karthika 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 espresso
machine in Varkala. They've grown in reputation and size, and have moved to a larger
site next to the helipad where they have a Taco Shack adding to their popular if
somewhat small menu of deep fluffy omelettes, crepes luch- time Thali,s and fab
breakfasts, which now include classic Indian dishes like puttu and masala dosa. A
selection of daily papers, fast wi fi , free as in about all restaurants on the cliff these
days, and free filter water refills, to while your time while gazing out over the ocean
Decent. edit
The Juice Shack, north cliff Varkala (Behind The Tibetan market). 7am to 7pm. is
situated behind the tibetan market serving juices with beautiful combinations and
healthy oriented,also only place in the cliff providing water refill.The salad buffet done
3 times a week for dinner is the high light of this place providing a rare varieties of
western salads and home made kerala dishes with veg and non veg,the freindly
atmosphere and you can gather informations on your onward travel and train timings
here, The Juice Shack is recommended by all tour guides. Budget. edit
Ginger Lounge / Mango House, Helipad, Varkala Cliff (road to Helipad). Only place
in Varkala with big social tables. Unlike cliff front places with tables and chairs, ginger
lounge offers low tables where customers sit on cushions which is makes it easier to
meet others. Run by local lad, Sulfi, who also has a travel agency and is genuinely
helpful. Great place to try your hand at Carrom, the traditional Indian board game that
some say served as the inspiration to the British army officers that invented billiards
while posted here in the 18th century. edit
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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. There
you can see a big sigh board for Government Natural Cure Hospital on you left
reaching upon this helipad. You have to proceed closer to this board and there is a
mud road a little ahead towards the left and along the cliff edge going down to the
beach. Car can drive on this path which winds down to our resort which is the dead
end.), 09388661585, [2] (www.varkalamarine.com). checkin: 1pm; checkout: 12
noon. A beautiful heritage type resort located right on papanasam beach. Highly
recommended by tripadvisor. 1000. (5200,) edit
Mango Villa (info@mangovillavarkala.com), Behind Tibetan Market, North Cliff (near
Jicky's room), +919995040610, [3] (www.facebook.com/mangovillavarkala).
Mango Villa (which must not be confused with Mango House) offers 6 rooms all with
attached bathroom and private balcony. The guesthouse has build its reputation as one
of the cleanest place in Varkala and is largely appreciate for its lovely garden full of
flowers. 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 the
beach" but they really mean "to the promenade / cliff". A giant locker is assigned to
each 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, milana@docsis.ru. A really romantic place in the
backside of Odayam Beach with the great view over the whole beach. 5 rooms, with
sit-outs, a roof top, garden are there. Breakfast is available, and local food by order is
made 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 or
about 30 min. walk north from Varkala Beach), +91 4702 66111, +91 9746
989528 (asinmomo@yahoo.co.in), [5] (http://www.AsinMomo.com). Charming
Homestay of a local family close to the beach on the cliff in Edava. Simple and
comfortable rooms with attached shower / toilet. WiFi, Sit-out, smal Restaurant with
local 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 band
internet connection. Really nice owners and a wonderful family with the most cutest
little boy. Now in the roof top yoga classes in daily three times. one and half hour one
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class 300rupees per person.WWW.Babyhousevarkala/babyhouse
email:babyhousevarkala@yahoo.in edit
Bamboo Village, (near North end of cliff), +91 470 2610732. Individual huts
around a small garden facing the sea. ~Rs.700. edit
Government Guest House, (located next door to Taj Garden Retreat), +91 472
602227. 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), +91
470 2608866 (varkalahome@gmail.com), [7] (http://www.laexotica.in/). checkin:
noon; checkout: 11:30AM. Government approved homestay. All the rooms are neat
and have sea facing balcony. Rs. 1,200-3,500. edit
New Heaven, (just by Black Beach/the Northern beach). checkout: 12 noon. With
24/7 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 were
promised a free transport from the bus station by Najmudeen and then later forced to
pay 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.
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Rubybleu Homestay, '''Rubybleu Homestay''' Near Helipad, Varkala, +91
9946931671 (rubybleuguesthouse@gmail.com), [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
(info@varkalasavithrinn.com), [9] (http://www.varkalasavithrinn.com/). checkin:
anytime; checkout: 12:00 pm. Located just behind the main strip along the far end of
the cliff. Beautiful, well maintained, peaceful grounds with big hammocks. Bungalows
are new, clean and spacious, all have hot water and some have AC. WIFI. Staff
friendly. 300 - 1500. Rs 300-1500. edit
Sherin Cottage, Thiruvambadi Road (close to Durga Temple), +91-984-770-
8206 (sherincottageindia@yahoo.com), [10] (http://www.varkalabudgethotel.com/).
checkin: anytime; checkout: 12:00 pm. Sherin Cottage is located 4 minutes from the
cliff scene where beach, restaurants and shopping is located. All bedrooms have
private baths, screened windows and fans. Breakfast and WiFi is included in price.
Nice garden with hammocks for lounging. www.sherincottageindia@gmail.com Rs
500-800. edit
Shiva Garden Home Stay and Appartments (located next door to Preeth Beach
Resort), 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]
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(www.silverestate.isgreat.org). Silver Estate offer rooms (clean w/ attached
bathroom), restaurant (Indian & Italian food), garden, chill out area, art. Part of the
Soulmakers Pvt Ltd.CLOSED DOWN 250 to 450. (lat,long) edit
Villa Jacaranda, Temple Road West (in South Cliff area overlooking the Arabian
Sea), +91 470 2610296 (infojacaranda@gmail.com), [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, 15
minutes North of Varkala Cliff). . Our resort is surrounded by coconut trees, just 200
meters 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 double
rooms with sea view. 2 double room overlooking our beautiful courtyard. All rooms
have bathrooms attached, balcony, ceiling fan and mosquito nets. We offer free wi-fi
internet connection to our guests. Info:shivamoon2006@hotmail.com www.om-india-
om.com Odayam Beach Road Varkala Odayam 00919895664525 we speak
german, french and english Prices: 1000Rs until 1800Rs> edit
8-Wonders Resort (Resort on the cliff), Sreeeight Cliff, Manthara, Edava (on the
seaside past the Manthara temple in Edava,about 30 min walk north from Varkala
Beach). Resort with splendit view, straight on the cliff. Bungalows and rooms with
attached shower/toilet. , Garden, sit-outs; some nice and peaceful beaches are very
close. 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 has
two floors and is located on a 3,000 square metre plot. It has two double rooms on
each floor, each decorated in a different style that reflects the nature of the surrounding
area. 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 will
arrange pickup), +914702601414, [15] (http://www.calfoutiresort.com). 42
room 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 5
min. to the beach. 8 rooms available from 800 INR. edit
Hill View Beach Resort (good location, near to everything), right on the cliff, varkala,
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+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 levels
with 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, from
behind Parambil Temple, turn right and follow the signboard), +91 9447971239
(mektoubexperience@gmail.com), [19] (http://www.mektoubkerala.com). a Green
Hotel 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 bridge
tourism 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 they
will 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. See
their 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 is
delicious. Just 200 metres away from the sea shore. edit
Seapearls Chalets, (South cliff), +91 470 2605875. Located at the cliff with
views. edit
Sharanagati Yogahaus (Yoga Vacation Homestay), thiruvambadi road, varkala (near
black 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. Also
offers individual yoga classes for people staying somewhere else. Beautiful quiet
garden 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 close
to the restaurant chains at the cliff top. edit
Splurge
Blooming Bay Resort, (south end of South Cliff), +91 470 3205151, [23]
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(http://www.bloomingbay.in). If you want peace and quiet and you have your own
transport 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. Guests
are only minutes away from Kappil beach, and Janardhanaswamy Temple, a famous
2000 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 (hindretreat@vsnl.net), [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. edit
phone="+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 Beach
allowing you mix up beach days and avoid the "market gauntlet". They also have a
well run seaside restaurant if you're feeling lazy. Rs. 2000-3000 in December
Cope
Hospitals
Stavyah Lifecare ,[29] (http://www.stavyahlifecare.com)Varkala. t: +91 470
6453636, 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 )
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Mother Ayurvedic Medicines (MAM),[31]
(http://www.motherayurvedics.com)Cliff,Varkala. t:+91 9446592002(Mother
Ayurvedic 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 a
path made by Kerala Tourime along the seashore and cliffs; about an 20 min. to
Edava, and 25 min. to Kappil .
Kollam - about an hour north by taxi, an easy half-day trip to take a boat ride on the
backwaters.
Kottayam - about two hours by frequent train, with backwaters and Kumarakom
bird sanctuary.
Alleppey - houseboats,backwaters,snake boat races, and more via a two hour train
ride
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