Varkala Tour Packages from Coimbatore

How far is Varkala from Coimbatore?

The Coimbatore to Varkala distance is about 345 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours of driving. The town is in Thiruvananthapuram district, about 40 km by road from Thiruvananthapuram city. Because the Coimbatore to Varkala drive is long, we plan the trip as 4 days so that two full days remain on the coast. The return, Varkala to Coimbatore, is the same road.

What is there to see in Varkala?

Varkala is known for its sandstone cliffs on the Arabian Sea, the Papanasam beach and the Janardana Swami Temple. The cliffs stretch about 7.5 km along the coast, formed by erosion of Miocene to Pliocene rock, and the Geological Survey of India declared them a National Geological Monument in 2015.

• Varkala cliff and beaches. The cliff walk has views over the sea and steps down to the beach. Papanasam beach is where people believe bathing in the sea washes away sins, and the Hindu Vavu beli tradition is linked to it.
• Janardana Swami Temple. A Vishnu temple that local lore says a Pandyan king built about 2,000 years ago.
• Sivagiri. The Sivagiri Mutt was founded by Narayana Guru, whose samadhi is there.

People who search for Varkala beaches usually want the cliff beach and Papanasam. We confirm timings and sea conditions with the hotel on the day.

How much does a Varkala tour package from Coimbatore cost?

Our Varkala Kovalam 4 day package starts at ₹14,600 per person, based on 2 travelling together. The price covers the AC vehicle, driver, fuel, toll, parking and the hotel (3-star or similar), with Kerala permit and entry tax included. Meals, entry tickets and personal expenses are extra.

The price changes with the hotel category and the season. Send us your dates and we confirm a fixed quote.

How many days do you need for Varkala and what to combine it with?

Plan four days: the first and last are mostly driving, and the middle days go to Varkala and Kovalam. If you want backwaters, add Alleppey or look at the Trivandrum side with Trivandrum tour packages. The beach at Kovalam is on the same package.

For other trips across Kerala, see Kerala tour packages from Coimbatore.

When is the best time to visit Varkala?

November to March is the usual choice for a beach trip. June to September is the south-west monsoon on the Kerala coast, with heavy rain and rough sea, and April to May is hot. We check your dates against this before quoting.

How far are Kovalam and Thiruvananthapuram from Varkala?

Kovalam is about 52 km from Varkala, around 1.5 hours with a driver, and Thiruvananthapuram is about 40 km by road. Both are on the same coast, which is why Varkala and Kovalam sit in one 4 day plan. The Kovalam side is covered on the Kovalam tour packages page.