Why Varkala Beach is famous?
Its beach is famous for its natural springs which are said to have medicinal qualities. The 2000-year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple along with the Sivagiri Mutt attract a steady stream of visitors all year long. Many Ayurveda centres have been set up in the area as well which only adds to its appeal.
Is Varkala open for tourist?
Even a week after the Tourism Department allowed tourists spots including Varkala to open up, and allow visitors by following COVID-19 protocols, only a handful of shops and restaurants have opened. A majority are choosing to play the waiting game until things improve, and inflow of tourists hit normal levels.
Is Varkala Beach Safe?
βAt present, police are not deployed at Varkala as the beach is not open for tourists due to the pandemic. However, a few tourists are staying at resorts and homestays. They come outside and walk along the beach in the evening. The incidents have also affected the tourism prospects of Varkala.
What is the best time to visit Varkala?
winter season
The best season to visit Varkala is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the places of interest in Varkala. The best months to visit are October, November, December, January, and March. Varkala has a lot for deluxe and medium to budget accommodation options.
Which airport is near to Varkala?
Trivandrum International Airport
The nearest International Airport from Varkala is Trivandrum International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram, roughly one hour drive from Varkala.
Is Varkala beach open at night?
3. Varkala Nightlife. Varkala is very active at night. Take a stroll along the paved footpath that runs along the entire length of the cliff, bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks, etc.
Is varkala a good place to live?
Sandy beaches, waving palms, backwaters, mountains and of course coconuts in abundance are synonymous with Kerala. But if you want an escape away from the commercial tourist spots, Kerala has the perfect abode for you in Varkala, a relatively untouched town.
Can you drink alcohol in Varkala?
Yes, you can get beer, wine, spirits in the restaurants on clifftop and the restaurants on the beach.
How can I go to Varkala beach by train?
How to reach Varkala by Rail. It has its own Railway Station named as Varkala Railway Station which is connected to all the major cities of Kerala. It is connected with the cities such as Trivandrum, Kochi, Coimbatore, Mangalore and Bangalore via Kanyakumari Express, Trivandrum Express and Trivandrum Mail.