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Two Days in Varkala, June 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore Varkala
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Varkala Beach

    Morning: Start your day early and head to the beautiful Janardhana Swamy Temple, a 2000-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It opens by 4:00 am and offers a peaceful and spiritual start to the day. After the temple visit, head to Darjeeling Café for a delicious breakfast. You can try their variety of dishes, including pancakes, sandwiches and coffee.

    Afternoon: Visit the Varkala Tunnel, a 924 ft tunnel built in 1867 by the Britishers for the transportation of goods and now serves as a tourist attraction. Spend some time in the tunnel and enjoy the cool breeze. After the tunnel, head to the beautiful Kappil Beach and enjoy the scenic beauty of the beach. You can also enjoy some water sports activities here.

    Evening: Spend the evening at Varkala Beach, which is known for its beautiful cliffs and scenic beauty. Enjoy the sunset while sipping on some refreshing coconut water. You can also try some delicious street food here.

  2. Day 2: Explore the Backwaters
    1 hour 15 minutes (30.6 miles) from Varkala Beach

    Morning: Start your day early and head to the beautiful Kollam Backwaters. Take a boat ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters while enjoying some delicious local breakfast. You can also try fishing here.

    Afternoon: Visit the Thangassery Light House, which is a 144ft tall lighthouse built in 1902 by the Britishers. Climb to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic view of the Arabian Sea.

    Evening: Visit the Ashtamudi Lake, which is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular spot for boating. Enjoy a peaceful evening while boating on the lake and watching the sunset.

Recommendations

Don't forget to try the local cuisine, especially the seafood. You can also take a day trip to Kanyakumari, which is around 2 hours drive from Varkala.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Janardhana Swamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Darjeeling Café (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Varkala Tunnel (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Kappil Beach (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Varkala Beach (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Kollam Backwaters (4 hours, INR 2000)
  • Thangassery Light House (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Ashtamudi Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3350

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