Other than this traditional and meaningful concept, Varkala beach is probably the main reason for most travellers to go to Varkala. It is a great beach to escape the crowds in Goa. It is also a great sustainable choice to avoid over touristy places and spread the tourist money elsewhere. Additionally, Varkala Cliff is a record of past changes in sea, soil, geological and nature which is called “Warkallai Formation”.

Talking about Varkala, aren’t we little curious to know how this came to existence? So , The place was also called Udaya Marthandapuram, commemorating the contributions of Udaya Marathanda Varma, a Travancore King, to the development of Varkala. The king in 1762 built rows of houses in the obscure sea side village of Varkala in order to make the local Brahmins settle here. This is how varkala became live.

Here are some reasons to visit varakala:

The Red cliff and the white sandy beaches:This is the one and only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It offers you a fantastic view of the Arabian ocean. Try to get there early morning even before sunrise and see the various shades of ocean and sky. Unlike Kovalam, the beaches in Varkala are not crowded and gives you peace of mind.

Paragliding: If you want a mix of great heights and open sea, then paragliding is for you. Flying in the serene skies you are bound to feel like a bird. The cliffs at the Varkala are perfect place for paragliding. You can take off from the helipad located at the top of the cliff. However, once you are air borne, you are solely at the mercy of the winds. Most of the pilots at Varkala are experienced so you don’t need to worry.

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. With all the shops light up after the sunset,. One will not find many discos and pubs here while looking for nightlife in Varkala but if you are looking for some quit time, this is the right place.

Sea Food: Varkala is a sea-food lover’s paradise. Most Varkala restaurants cater to a mishmash of Indian, Asian and Western cuisines to suit every taste. And, the best way to choose a restaurant in Varkala is to take a walk along the cliff and check out which restaurant suits your budget and taste. You can also buy your catch from the local fishermen and ask the cook to cook it for you.

Ending this little article about varkala here as the space for me smaller to put out all the information, but definitely for more information on packages you can contact us.