Varkala Guide · 6 min
10 Things to Do in Varkala
Varkala rewards people who slow down. These are the things guests keep coming back to — some obvious, some not.
Walk the cliff at both ends of the day
Early, it belongs to joggers and chai. Late, it belongs to everyone. Do both and you'll see two different towns.
Get in the water
Whether that's a first surf lesson, a swim at Papanasam, or simply standing where the waves break — the coast is the point.
Ride north
Odayam, then Kappil. The road runs between backwater and sea, and the traffic thins out the further you go.
Eat a proper Kerala breakfast
Appam, puttu, fresh fruit. Ask locally rather than following the busiest sign.
Watch one sunset with no phone
It's a small thing. It's also the memory most guests describe when they message us later.
