Varkala trip with a crew of solo travellers
Varkala is a cliff-top beach town about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Cliff cafés, quiet beaches and backwaters make it a relaxed 3-day crew trip.
Updated 6 November 2026 · costs are estimates
Quick facts
- Getting there
- Fly or train to Thiruvananthapuram, or train to Varkala Sivagiri station
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal length
- 3 days
- Budget estimate
- About ₹6,000 to ₹9,000 per person, excluding travel to Kerala
- Good for
- Slow beach days, yoga, cafés
A typical crew plan
- Day 1
Check in near North Cliff, sunset walk along the cliff path.
- Day 2
Papanasam beach morning, Janardanaswamy Temple, and an evening at Kappil where the backwater meets the sea.
- Day 3
Slow breakfast, a yoga class if the crew wants one, and the trip home.
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Varkala questions
Is it safe to swim in Varkala?
Currents can be strong. Swim only at patrolled spots and never when a red flag is up.
How do crews get around Varkala?
On foot along the cliff, and by shared auto for beaches further out.
Is Varkala good for women-only crews?
Yes. It is one of the destinations where women-only crews are popular.
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