Varkala, also known as Kerala’s ‘Bohemian Beach Town’, is an idyllic workation destination. Although humid because of its coastal location, during winter the temperature tends to drop as low as 12°C, making it pleasant. Let’s delve deeper into why this is the best place for a workation in India.
This place has gorgeous views of the sky and Arabian sea everywhere you look. A change of atmosphere inspires great work and what better change than these breathtaking views? Varkala is the best place for a workation because you can sit back with your laptop by the seaside at one of many wifi-enabled cafes and enjoy the sound of waves crashing and birds chirping and not be troubled with that exhausting work call. Now, doesn’t that sound like a dream?
Varkala, although an off-beat location, is not devoid of tourist places. It is home to some famous Pilgrim spots like Sivagiri Mutt, Anjengaro Fort, Janardhanswamy temple and Varkala lighthouse which are great tourist attractions even when you visit Varkala for just 2 days.
Having a rich cultural heritage makes this place an even better choice because you can take some time off from work and visit these places and pretend like you’re on a vacation. Some other places to visit in Varkala include the Varkala beach, Chilakoor beach, Varkala cliff and Vishnu temple. We also recommend visiting Yoga centres and retreats as places to visit near Varkala for the peace of mind they offer.
This little town is home to many budget stays and hostels making it the perfect getaway destination without burning a hole in your pocket. However, if you do decide to splurge, there are enough and more luxurious resorts to stay in Varkala. The ideal place to stay would be near the cliff as the place is crowded with numerous cafes and restaurants that you can head to for a scrumptious meal. We have compiled a list of some of the best places to stay in Varkala.
Varkala is home to a lot of lovely cafes and restaurants - some of them so beautiful that they deserve to be on the list of places to visit in Varkala. Here are some of the best places to eat in Varkala and what you should try there when you visit -
Darjeeling cafe - their wide selection of organic drinks
InDaCafe - Buddha bowls
The Bait and Hook - Seerfish gravy and seafood
Coffee temple - Cold coffee and carrot cake
La Mirban Beach Resort - Italian
