Day Trip to Varkala from Trivandrum (Guided Full Day City Tour)
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
"Varkala heart lies not in its monuments but in its back-waters, explore the lively city of Varkala and learn about the city’s rich history in the Magical Varkala Tour. Experience famous street markets of Varkala on this wonderful 8-hour trip in an AC car with a private guide. Highlights 1. Start your journey with a relaxing drive into Indian countryside to Varkala beach 2. Enjoy the spectacular views from the top of the Anchuthengu Fort, as well as the palaces, temples, gardens located in the fort complex, and listen to stories about the city's history, culture, and existence. 3. Treat yourself with a well-deserved lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant (at your own expense). 4. Complete the trip with a big smile on your face with beautiful memories to cherish in your pictures."
Inclusions
What's included
- 2. Car for all the destinations
- Snacks
- 3. Great local tips and recommendations
- 4. Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
- 1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
What's not
- Entry fee to any historical site
- Boat Ride
- Drinks and Food other than mentioned
Itinerary
Veli Lake and Tourist Village - a scenic lake with a beach, playground, floating cafe & sculptures, plus activities such as boating.
Anchuthengu Fort was established by the British East India Company, served as the first signalling station for ships arriving from England.
Ponnumthuruthu (Golden) Island - acacia-filled island in the middle of a backwater lake conceals a Shiva-Parvati Hindu temple also known as the Golden Temple.
Sivagiri Mutt - one among the holiest sites in all of God's Own Country
Janardana Swami Temple is a 2000+ year-old temple also Know as Varkala Temple.
Varkala Cliff, unique red sandstone cliff formations by the Arabian Sea with steps leading to a popular beach
Varkala beach, a tranquil beachfront few Kms away from the calm and quiet hamlet of Varkala.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Yo Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Trivandrum
- Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 70 experiences we list in Trivandrum.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 41 of 70.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Trivandrum
Trivandrum, also spelt Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of Kerala, a green coastal city of temples, palaces and museums close to long beaches.
Trivandrum, or Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of Kerala and sits on a series of low hills near the southern tip of mainland India. At its heart stands the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a Vishnu temple in the Dravidian style with a tall gopuram, and the old fort quarter around it was once the seat of the Travancore kings. The Napier Museum is a red-and-white building in the Indo-Saracenic style, set in a park with a zoo.
