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Varkala Cliff & Papanasam Beach

Varkala, Kerala, India

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Overview

Kerala's only sea cliff — café-strung red laterite over a holy 'sin-destroying' beach, with the 2,000-year Janardanaswamy temple above.

Why visit: Cliff-top sunsets and the coolest boho beach scene in the state.

Things to do

›North-cliff cafés
›Papanasam rituals
›Janardana temple
›Kappil lagoon nearby

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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

1–2 days

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Within

1.2 km

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