Location: Varkala
Top Things to do in Varkala
Top 10 Things to do in Varkala, India
Let the beautiful coastal town of Varkala melt your worries and tensions away. Varkala’s peaceful seaside cliffs adjoin the Arabian Sea, setting the scene for several water spouts and wellness spas. The waters lapping at Papanasam beach are considered to have holy, sin-cleansing properties, and the nearby Ayurveda treatment center will cleanse what the ocean missed.
Restaurants in Varkala
1. Varkala Cliff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By scott j - Melbourne, Australia
Nice view of the ocean and beach along the cliff. A very touristy strip full of shops selling the same things and restaurants selling overpriced food from around the world to varying degrees of quality. Certainly not an Indian cultural experience along here, but if you've just come to relax and enjoy the scenery and Beaches it's not to bad.
2. Varkala Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Janardhana Swami Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
4. Kappil Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By JojijosephTDPA - Kochi (Cochin), India
The Kappil lake near Varkala is a perfect place to spend a day or evening and the awesome beauty of the lake and surroundings and the serene atmosphere will definetely relieve the tensions and relax our mind and body. Kids too will have a good time when we go for boating in the calm lake. The view from the bridge itself is mindblowing and to explore more we can venture into a boating. Last time we visited Kappil Lake it was not very crowded and we spend almost four hours there. The Lake merges to the Arabian sea and even when we travel by train we can see the lake and surroundings.
5. Sivagiri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Chandra B
Sreenarayanaguru who lived for the poor and whose main words, 0ne caste, one religion, one god is now well spread across the globe. It is very difficult to narrat what he has done for the wold. Go to sivagiri and try to understand about it in detail
6. Papasnanam Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
7. Varkala Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Sanil M - Pune, India
You should ideally hire a 2 wheeler for 1 day to visit all the places near Varkala. And this lighthouse must be on that list. It is only open for 2 hours every evening (I think between 1530-1730) so plan accordingly.
It's about 200 steps till the top but the views are breathtaking. You have to remove your footwear at the bottom as it's a working lighthouse and must be kept clean. All you have is 10 mins on top so enjoy every minute!
8. Asparagus
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Asparagus is sustainable clothing store based in Varkala. We offer ecological textiles and handicrafts from Kerala. Asparagus has become a thriving business for the discerning customer,offering bespoke garments, produced from naturally dyed organic cotton (Ayurvastra and Kalamkari).On site is a master tailor who can adapt and interpret interpret your personal designs and requirements.
Reviewed By Kat R
Asparagus is different from all other shops in Varkala!
The choice of high quality fabrics, dyed with only natural colours is beautiful !
You choose your favourite and the tailor will make you a customized dress, blouse, skirt...... i always order at least one piece when i am in Varkala !
9. Vishnu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
10. Kappil Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Manee997 - Mumbai, India
The beach is very neat and clean. Not sure of activities on beach but it's very good place for relaxing and keeping all tensions away.
