Pristine blue waters of Varkala

in #travel6 years ago

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Our reasons for travelling are manifold whether it’s to explore, experience local culture, to find oneself but mostly the reason is to relax, unwind with a loved one and be away from the regularity of a working life. If leisure is your reason and you like beaches then Varkala should be at the top of your list and here is why

Because it is Goa on a cliff

The main attraction of Varkala is the cliff by the beach. There is a gravel pathway on the cliff with restaurants and shacks along the way just like the ones in Goa. They serve fresh seafood and you can select your meal before it is cooked. You can sit on those wicker chairs and have an infinite view of the sea and watch the sunset. Even though Kerala is a dry State, you might find a fine alcoholic surprise in your coffee mugs. You can start with a very cute shack called ‘Trattorias’ and meet a white cat with green and blue eyes who goes by the name ‘Monika’.

Because of the chillaxing cum shopping

Along the cliff pathway there a many Yoga and Kerala massage centres. Imagine, you are breathing in your warrior pose while feeling the sea blow into your face and the waves creating ripples in your ears, that is a must have memory. If you do not want to work out you can choose to enjoy a massage. Either ways, that place is going to calm you only to get you excited again when you come across those adorable curio shops. You will find tons of Tibetan curios and jewelry in silver, silk wrap skirts, leather bound hand made paper notebooks and souvenirs. You would however have to be in your A game of haggling.

Because you can learn surfing

The Varkala beach is very clean and is a treat in itself. You will find organizations providing surfing classes in order for you to enjoy the beach even more. If you have the time, you should definitely give it a shot.

Because the Kapil beach is nature’s gift to us

The Kapil beach in Varkala will leave a mark in your heart. This beach over the years has formed a lake. When you go there you would see that on one side you have a lake and on the other the sea rushing in and your point of view would be a fully functioning road in between. You can take a swim in the clear water of the lake and even a boat ride. If you are lucky the boat man might feed you fresh fish.

Because of the easy mode of travel and living

Roadtrip is always an option when you have enough time at hand. Otherwise most hotels and resorts will provide an airport pick up should you land in Trivandrum. While at Varkala you can hire a scooter to roam about the nearby places such as the Elephant camp. ATMs and petrol bunks are also within town limits. The hosts are friendly and all the shacks and resorts provide free wifi, so Instagram all the way!

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Such an awesome place Varkala is. Superb travel post , @bikergirl 👍😊

Kerala is famous for it's beaches. People go there to fully enjoy the beach life. I just loved the pictures you shared. The pictures are sure tempting me to visit the place soon and explore it's beauty.!! :)

You should visit, you will fall in love with it !

Yeaahh!! And that is quite evident from the pictures you shared! :)

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