A red laterite cliff running straight above the Arabian Sea.
Varkala’s cliff is the thing that sets it apart from every other Kerala beach on this list — a stretch of red laterite rising directly above the sand, with cafes and shops built right along the edge, looking straight out over the Arabian Sea.
Given the distance from Coimbatore, we treat this as part of a longer south Kerala trip rather than a quick visit, often paired with Kovalam or Poovar further along the coast.
November to February for the most comfortable coastal weather and the best cliff-walk conditions.
A short list of stops most of our Varkala packages build the day around — not an exhaustive list, but the ones worth planning your time for.
A roughly 2-km stretch of laterite cliff running directly above the beach, lined with cafes and shops — sunset is the busiest and most photographed time.
An ancient Vishnu temple near the cliff, considered one of the region's significant shrines.
A pilgrimage centre associated with the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, drawing visitors of both devotional and historical interest.
The beach itself, directly below the cliff, popular for swimming in the calmer, flagged sections.
Pick a duration, tell us your vehicle preference, and we’ll send a firm quote on WhatsApp — usually within minutes during business hours.
Every vehicle in the fleet below comes air-conditioned, with an experienced driver who knows the ghat roads well. Rates are per-day starting prices — pick what fits your group size and send us the trip details for a confirmed quote.
| Vehicle | Comfort | Capacity | Starting Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Cars | ||||
| Sedan | AC With Driver | 4 Seats | Rs. 2,300per day onwards | |
| SUVs & MUVs | ||||
| Toyota Innova | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,500per day onwards | |
| Mahindra Xylo | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Travellers | ||||
| Tempo Traveller 14-Seater | AC With Driver | 14 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Traveller 18-Seater | AC With Driver | 18 Seats | Rs. 7,000per day onwards | |
| Urbania Fleet | ||||
| Urbania 12-Seater | AC With Driver | 12 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania 16-Seater | AC With Driver | 16 Seats | Rs. 7,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania Luxury 10-Seater | AC With Driver | 10 Seats | Rs. 15,000per day onwards | |
| Mini & Large Buses | ||||
| Mini Bus 21-Seater | AC With Driver | 21 Seats | Rs. 6,000per day onwards | |
| Mini Bus 35-Seater | AC With Driver | 35 Seats | Rs. 9,000per day onwards | |
| Bus 50-Seater | AC With Driver | 50 Seats | Rs. 13,000per day onwards | |
Rates shown are starting prices for a standard one-day itinerary within the district. Final fare depends on total distance, number of days, toll/permit charges and season, and is confirmed by our team directly on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
Rates Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Via Madurai, Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram, roughly 6 hours 45 minutes — one of the longer south Kerala routes we quote.
Varkala has its own railway station, Varkala Sivagiri, a short distance from the cliff.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about an hour away, is the nearest airport and often a more practical option than the full road trip.
If a cliffside beach is specifically what you’re after, yes — though given the distance, we’d suggest combining it with Kovalam or considering a flight into Thiruvananthapuram.
Certain flagged sections of the beach below the cliff are considered safer for swimming; currents elsewhere can be strong, so it’s worth checking locally posted guidance.
Yes, they’re about an hour apart along the coast, and this is a common way to structure a longer south Kerala coastal trip.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp, and we’ll get back with vehicle options and a firm price.
