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Varkala

Serene beach town with dramatic cliffs

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Famous For

Varkala Beach
Janardhana Temple
Cliff Views
Ayurvedic Spas
Best Time to Visit: November to March

Right Now in Varkala

26°C

Overcast

Feels like

31°C

Humidity

91%

Wind

7 km/h

WEATHER IN Varkala

Summer

March - May

30°C - 40°C

Hot and humid, hill stations offer relief

Monsoon

June - September (SW), Oct - Dec (NE)

25°C - 32°C

Two monsoons - Southwest and Northeast, lush green landscapes

Winter

December - February

20°C - 30°C

Pleasant and mild, best time to visit

Snowfall

N/A

None

No snowfall in South India

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹300-600/night
budget₹700-1500/night
mid range₹2000-4000/night
luxury₹5000-8000/night
ultra luxury₹9000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

auto₹30-150/trip
taxi₹200-500/trip
bike rental₹300-500/day

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Cliff Market

Hippie clothing, jewelry

Beach Shops

Handicrafts, souvenirs

Temple Market

Religious items

Food Guide - Varkala

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Be careful on cliff edges

Respect temple dress codes

Check tide timings before swimming

Negotiate prices at tourist shops

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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