Varkala travel guide

Varkala Tourism | Varkala Guide

You're Going to Love Varkala

With a population of 43.276, Varkala is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Varkala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Varkala

Varkala in October
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varkala in October
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Varkala in April, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 13.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Varkala, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Varkala

Plane

Although Varkala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 36 km from Varkala. The shortest flight to Varkala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 40m.

Plane

Although Varkala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 36 km from Varkala. The shortest flight to Varkala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 40m.

Airports near Varkala

Airlines serving Varkala

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,990 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,215 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (551 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (261 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (50 reviews)
Scoot
Good (250 reviews)
Vistara
Good (169 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varkala

Average rates range from around $41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $57 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varkala

Most booked hotels in Varkala

B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 103 reviews)
$82+
Gateway Varkala - Ihcl Seleqtions
4 stars
Good (7.8, 290 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Varkala

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Varkala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Varkala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.