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The Varkala Guide.
We live, surf and cook on Varkala's cliffs. These are the guides we send our friends: where to stay, what to do, when to come and how to make the most of the waves.
Plan your stay
Where to Stay in Varkala
North Cliff, South Cliff, Odayam, Edava or Kappil? A local's guide to Varkala's areas, who each one suits, and where to stay for surfing, quiet or nightlife.
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Plan your days
Things to Do in Varkala
Surfing, cliff walks, quiet beaches, backwater kayaking, yoga, Ayurveda, temples and seafood: the best things to do in Varkala, from people who live here.
Surf
Surfing in Varkala
When the waves are good, what to expect as a beginner, how lessons work and what it costs to learn to surf in Varkala, Kerala.
Know the cliffs
North Cliff vs South Cliff
Varkala's two cliffs feel like different towns. What the lively North Cliff and the quieter South Cliff are like, and which one suits your trip.
When to go
Best Time to Visit Varkala
Season, monsoon and shoulder months in Varkala: weather, sea conditions, surf and crowds, so you can pick the right time for your trip.
Itinerary
Varkala 3-Day Itinerary
A relaxed three-day plan for Varkala: a surf lesson, the cliff walk, Papanasam and Black Beach, Kappil's backwaters and the best sunset spots.
Stop visiting. Start outliving.
Ready to plan your Varkala trip?
Tell us your dates and what you're into (surf, slow mornings or sundowners) and we'll suggest the right stay.