Thu, Dec 03
|Cochin International Airport
Varkala is often referred to as the Goa of Kerala, explore beaches and the vibe of this beautiful beach town
Dec 03, 2020, 8:00 AM GMT+5:30 – Dec 07, 2020, 8:00 AM GMT+5:30
Cochin International Airport, Airport Rd, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
Varkala is a small town in Kerala with abundant natural beauty. This charming town sits nestled on the coastal stretch overlooking the Arabian sea and is located around 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum. Â Â Â Â Imagine a serene cleaner version of Goa with far less crowds.
Day 1: Reach Cochin airport, start half day sightseeing of coastal Kochi city. Â Start the our short drive to Varkala in afternoon. Reach your hotel / hostel and soak in the vibes of quaint town of Varkala.Â
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Start the day with breakfast, Freshen up, dab some sunscreen, put on the shades and head out to the Varkala beach. Also known as the Papanasam beach, Varkala beach is one of the quiet and less-commercial beaches in India. Stroll further north to reach the secluded Edava beach and relish the sight of virgin stretches of the blue lagoon, backwaters and northern cliffs. Take a leisurely walk along the Varkala cliffs that stand facing the Arabian sea and stretch along the beach. Varkala cliffs make it to the list of geo-heritage sites due to these unique sedimentary cliffs and the numerous water sprouts and natural mineral-rich water spas around its stretch. There are a number of good restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy local cuisines and piping hot coffee before you head back to your room for the day. Try parasailing and surfing. Do you know that there ia black sand beach in Varkala?Â
Meals Included: Breakfast    Â
Day 3: Wake up early and take a refreshing walk on the cool shores. Grab a bite and start off for some local sightseeing. Start your day absorbing some peaceful vibes by visiting Janardanaswamy and Vishnu temples with beautiful architecture dating back to centuries ago. Travel for about 13 km from the Varkala beach and climb up the Varkala Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the serene landscape. Â
Meals Included: Breakfast
 Day 4: Spend this day exploring other interesting places around Varkala. Find the remnants of British era as you visit the Anjengo fort located around 12 km off Varkala. Protected under National Heritage Monuments, the fort houses a beautiful Muthalapuzhi lake and oldest cemeteries dating back to the 1700s. Take a delightful 30-minute boat ride to the Ponnumthuruthu - also known as the Golden Island. Located about 4 km north of Varkala is a picturesque Kappil Lake. Surrounded by lush coconuts groves you can see the backwaters meet the sea here. The lake has many water sports activities that you can enjoy. Say goodbye to Varkala head to Alappuzha or Alleppey for the final day of the trip. Check in to your resort / hostel. 2 hour backwater jetty ride and rest of the day free to explore the vibes of Allepey.Â
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5:Â
Start early morning and get dropped at Cochin airport
Cost:Â
INR 25,499 per person (Stay in single room)
INR 19,499 per person (Stay in Double sharing room in a 3/4 star property)
INR 12,499 per person (Stay in mixed/female dormatory beds in a backpacker hostel) *Please note AC usage may be not available in hostels.
Inclusions:Â
4 nights stay as chosen, 4 meals (3 breakfast + 1 dinner), sightseeing as mentioned, airport transfers as per the timings.
Exclusions: Water sports , Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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