4-Day Adventure Itinerary: Vagamon, Varkala, and Poovar

  1. Day 1: Vagamon
    2 hours 30 minutes drive (63.4 miles) from the Cochin International Airport

    Discover the lush green hills of Vagamon by going on a sunrise hike to the Murugan Hill. Experience the thrill of paragliding over the hills and take a dip in the cool waters of the Vagamon Lake. End the day with a bonfire and star-gazing experience at the Green Meadows.

  2. Day 2: Varkala
    4 hours drive (96 miles) from Vagamon

    Start the day with a trek to the Anjengo Fort to see the beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. Next, head to the Varkala Beach where you can learn how to surf or go on a jet ski ride. In the evening, visit the Varkala Cliff and enjoy a beautiful sunset view with fresh seafood from the local market.

  3. Day 3: Poovar
    2 hours 30 minutes drive (45 miles) from Varkala

    Explore the Poovar backwaters by taking a boat tour or go on a fishing expedition. Later, visit the Golden Sand Beach and take a dip in the Arabian Sea. Finally, head to the Poovar Island Resort where you can take a dip in the infinity pool while enjoying the beautiful sunset view.

  4. Day 4: Departure
    4 hours drive (84 miles) from Poovar Island Resort to Trivandrum International Airport

    Take a leisurely morning stroll and relax in the beautiful gardens of the Poovar Island Resort. Drive to the Trivandrum International airport for your return flight.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Murugan Hill Hike (1-2 hours, free)
  • Paragliding in Vagamon (15-20 minutes, INR 3,500)
  • Vagamon Lake (2-3 hours, INR 150/pax)
  • Green Meadows Bonfire and Star-Gazing (3 hours, INR 1,500/pax)
  • Anjengo Fort Trek (1-2 hours, free)
  • Varkala Beach surfing and jet ski ride (2-3 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Varkala Cliff sunset view and seafood dinner (2-3 hours, INR 2,000/pax)
  • Poovar Boat Tour (2-3 hours, INR 2,500)
  • Golden Sand Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Poovar Island Resort infinity pool (1-2 hours, INR 1,500/pax)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 14,150/pax (excluding travel expenses and accommodation)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Meenmutty Waterfalls or the Kovalam Beach near Poovar Island Resort. If you have less time, you may skip the Anjengo Fort trek or the Poovar Island Resort. Remember to book activities and experiences in advance and always check opening and closing times of places.

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