Varkala & Kovalam
Cliffside beaches and backwaters without the Goa crowds
A laid-back Kerala coast trip built around Varkala's dramatic cliff-top beach and Kovalam's quieter shores, with ayurveda and seafood along the way.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹15,000 - ₹28,000
- Best time to visit
- September to March
- Nearest hub
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Good for
- Solo, Couples, Friends
BeachesRelaxationFoodPhotography₹10,000 - ₹25,000₹25,000 - ₹50,000
4-day itinerary for Varkala & Kovalam
Day 1: Arrival in Varkala
- Check in near the cliff, sunset over Papanasam Beach
- Cliffside café dinner
Day 2: Varkala days
- Ayurvedic massage session
- Swim and relax at the beach
Day 3: On to Kovalam
- Drive down the coast to Kovalam
- Lighthouse Beach at sunset
Day 4: Departure
- Last swim before heading to Thiruvananthapuram airport
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