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1. Be Thrilled at Water Sports:  Varkala has several water sport options available for your enjoyment being the only place in the entire South India where the sea is accompanied by the towering mountains and rocky cliffs that makes it perfect for some really enjoyable activities. You can include activities such as parasailing, jet skiing or banana boat ride in your Varkala Packages to experience a taste of adventure. 

2. Explore Varkala Culture Center:  Feel enthralled witnessing both traditional as well as modern culture while exploring Varkala. At Varkala Cultural Center, you will discover the traditional art forms that represent the history of Kerala. Watch a Kathakali dance performance in the evening along with Kalaripayattu and feel enchanted. Also, look out for other noteworthy performances while visiting this center. 

3. Go Bird Watching at Ponnumthuruthu Island: Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts will not like to miss visiting this island - proclaimed as one of the most beautiful islands of Kerala during their Varkala Packages.  This uninhabited island has an area of about 5 hectares with turquoise waters and lakes, making it an ideal place for you to relax and reflect. The island will moreover enchant you when you catch sight of some exotic migratory and rare birds along with other wildlife.

4. Take time for the Fishes at Varkala Aquarium: If you are visiting with your family and kids, a visit to the Varkala aquarium must be on your agenda. Located between the Black beach and Odayam beach, the aquarium will mesmerize you with its collection of various species of colorful fish. Feel excited as you spot some beautiful ones such as angelfish, koi, scorpionfish, ready to fascinate you with their vibrant colours.

5. Visit Varkala Lighthouse: An Old-World Charm standing as proof of the 18th century by the British rulers is Varkala Lighthouse. Known to be one of the most prominent structures in the district, the lighthouse is a must include in your Varkala Tour Packages. Climb to the top of this structure to get a stunning bird’s eye view of the exquisite sights around the azure waters of the majestic Arabian sea.

6. Shop til you Drop:  The winding streets of Varkala will delight every shopaholic as they will find every item being sold in the shops of the lanes. You may be looking for some funky jewelry, soaps, bamboo products, perfume or clothes, and you will find them all in this area. Those looking for some local items to be taken as souvenirs will surely feel happy buying Tibetan handmade products such as the flutes, Dorjee, and conches.

7. Treat your tastebuds with Local Cuisines:  Your Varkala Tour Packages will remain incomplete if you do not opt to taste some of the delicious local food. If you are looking for a Kerala cuisine experience, you may head towards God’s own Country Kitchen where you will be served traditional Keralite cuisine wrapped in the banana leaf. If you prefer an international cuisine with some Varkala twists, you must visit Café Del Mar where they will serve you mouthwatering seafood with filter coffee.

8. Attend Yoga Classes: Include meditation and soul searching in your   Varkala Tour Packages by visiting one of the studios and ashrams offering yoga classes. These classes are located in the midst of natural greenery, palm trees and offer classes in the open, pollution-free environment to provide a serene experience. 

If you want a quick tour, you can opt for a day-long Varkala Tour Packages  from Trivandrum and enjoy visiting a few important landmarks. But if you want to explore the place really well, then any of the 3 days and 2 nights  Varkala Packages are recommended. You may consider the itinerary below:

Day 1: Start your first day by visiting the beautiful beaches of the place such as Varkala beach, Kapil beach and Black beach. Explore the cliff area and the Lake next and finish the day with the breathtaking view of sunset at Odayam beach.

Day 2: You may opt to take a morning Yoga class and then head to Janardhana Swamy Temple. Post this, visit Golden Island, Anjengo Lighthouse, and Anjengo Fort. Relish the sunset at Varkala Beach and then relax with a good Ayurvedic massage.

Day 3: On day 3, go for a day trip to Jatayu’s Earth Center or Munroe Island. 

What is special about Varkala is its breathtaking scenic beauty. Similar to Goa and Gokarna, Varkala has beautiful beaches with blue sea and waves lashing onshore and also touching the feet of towering red laterite cliffs. Because of its easy accessibility, Varkala is perfect for those looking for a quick weekend getaway. While beaches will give you the perfect option for relaxation along with various Ayurveda treatment centres, the adventurous ones will be delighted in the water sports on offer. Apart from beaches, the city will also offer you several places to visit as well. Do not forget to try out the enticing local seafood on offer at various restaurants.

Varkala and Kovalam are both beaches in the Thiruvananthapuram district,  each having its own beauty and charm. Kovalam is famous as a beachside holiday destination with an idyllic setting of golden beaches, blue sea and
the endless sight of coconut trees. Varkala is known for its Ayurveda treatment centres, the famous Janardana Swami Temple as well as its beaches and cliffs adjacent to the Arabian sea.