Starting from North Cliff

Cliffs, beaches & backwaters — all within reach.

Cliff walks, temple mornings, quiet beaches and day trips — here's where to start, and how to get there.

Places worth your time

There's more here than you can fit into one sunset.

01 · The Varkala classic

Sunset walks, café stops and the red laterite cliffs above the Arabian Sea.

Right outside our desk

Below the cliff

The main beach under the cliffs, known for its springs and evening crowd.

Short walk or ride

A slower stretch

Where the backwaters meet the sea, with a quieter pace beyond town.

Easy scooter ride

A sacred landmark

A long-standing centre of worship that gives Varkala its spiritual rhythm.

Near the town centre

A memorable day trip

The monumental sculpture and adventure attractions make an easy excursion.

Day trip by taxi

Green and quiet

Slow boat and village routes through the mangroves around the coast.

Guided tour

One easy day

A simple loop to get your bearings. Tell us your pace and we'll adjust it.

Morning
Temple, then the beach
Start at Janardanaswamy Temple, then head down to Papanasam Beach below the cliff.
Short ride or walk
Midday
Ride out to Kappil
Take the coast road to Kappil, where the backwaters meet the sea, for a slower stretch.
Easy scooter ride
Afternoon
Into the mangroves
Slow boat and village routes through the mangroves — or swap it for a Jatayu day trip.
Guided tour or taxi
Sunset
Back on North Cliff
End with a cliff walk and a café stop as the sun drops into the Arabian Sea.
Right outside our desk