About
A unique coastal town where laterite cliffs drop straight into the Arabian Sea. The cliff-top promenade is lined with cafés and shacks, and the Janardanaswamy Temple draws pilgrims.
Must-see highlights
Papanasam Beach (holy dip, cliff view)
Janardanaswamy Temple
Cliff walk sunset
Sivagiri Mutt (Sree Narayana Guru)
Black Beach snorkeling
Ayurvedic treatment centres
North Cliff cafe culture
Anjengo Fort (17km)
Kappil Beach & backwaters (10km)
Kerala Bamboo House resort experience
Paragliding from cliff
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Varkala Sivagiri 3km · Trivandrum (TRV) 50km
Nearby attractions
Varkala CliffPapanasam BeachJanardanaswamy TempleKappil Lake
How to get here
Trivandrum → Varkala
train · 1h
₹100
approx.
Trivandrum → Varkala
cab · 1.5h
₹1,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – March
Nearest Transport
Varkala Sivagiri3 km
Trivandrum (TRV)50 km
Stay Options
budget₹800/night
mid₹2,500/night
luxury₹7,000/night
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