Best Group Activities in Varkala Town

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Best Group Activities in Varkala Town

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  • Shafinah J.
    Singapore, Singapore68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Varkala Beach definitely isn’t within your arm’s reach if you’re setting out from Kochi, which most travellers generally do. Rail, which will be your most convenient option, is a 4hr train ride away. But coming from a person filled with regret, this looks exactly like the kind of place that would have changed my mind about Kerala. Take this one on. Hop on the 4hr train ride and drop at Varkala Railway Station. Once there, the beach lays just 5km away, and will cost you only about Rs50/way (SGD1).

    (P.S. Varkala Beach is believed to wash away the sins of the swimmer. While that remains unproven, what is certain is that it is one of the most picturesque beaches in the country; and is a perfect sleepy repose against the hustle and bustle of Kerala’s city streets.)
    Written 31 January 2025
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  • Anand G
    Kochi (Cochin), India2,074 contributions
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    The cliff is a bit steep and hence going up is an exercise in itself for oldies like me. However, it worth the trouble as the walk offers great views of the beach and the sea.
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • Anand G
    Kochi (Cochin), India2,074 contributions
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    It is a very unusual temple where we do not see any upadevata in the inner ring. The deity, Janardana Swamy, the presiding deity of Varkala, is supposed to takes care of the dead too which made the Varkala Beach a sacred place for conducting annual rites of the ancestors. The temple structure remains as it always had been. The ambiance is one which slows you down. One not get disturbed by noises since devotees somehow show a tendency to keep silent. This is the only temple which gives the peace and tranquility like the redoubtable Vadakkumnatha Temple in Trichur. No alteration has been made which gives a good feel. There are a couple of small temples attached to the main temple-Dharmasastha and Sri Rama. Both are located between the main temple and the temple pond. A must experience in Varkala.
    (There is a Sabarimala like angle of communal amity too here. The idol was lost in the sea once and the fisherman who retrieved it was a Muslim. Even today, thet family holds the right to offer kanikka first when the 'thidamb' is taken to the sea for aratt in the sea. I had heard this from people of my dad's generation in Varkala)
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • Raj PR
    Chennai (Madras), India253 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is strentch from Varkala breaches, can spend 1 hour including kayaking, speed boat near Kappil Beach situated 15mins away from Varkala Cliff.
    Written 11 May 2023
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  • Anand G
    Kochi (Cochin), India2,074 contributions
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    It is a great place with an ambiance matching the greatness of the Guru. He was a reformer par excellence. However, his messages are neither fully understood nor followed by many. Having said that there are facilities here to learn his works and their interpretations. Beyond that there are several lessons from each of his activity. The Mutt is a sprawling complex which would require several hours to cover and enjoy the tranquility every minute.
    Written 31 January 2025
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  • emma p
    17 contributions
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    My experience here was absolutely amazing all across the board !
    lovely rooms with air con, fans .. nicely set etc
    The staff were brilliant always smiling and very helpful so many good vibes around
    If we needed anything they always went above and beyond to provide.
    The owner cooked for us the most beautiful dishes of fish and other lovely stuff 🙂
    I was quite poorly when I arrived and the
    Ayurvedic doctor was on hand to help she also went above and beyond to help me.
    Situated very near to the beach etc
    Just amazing thanks 🙏
    Written 14 January 2025
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  • WillBHappy
    Plymouth, UK14 contributions
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    I liked the look of Pranam Yoga Joseph, and team, when researching the web for a school to develop my study and left the November 2024 course very satisfied. Studying under Joyal and Joseph has had a profound impact on my practice. It’s clear why many students return year-after-year to learn from their mastery of hatha asanas; as well as learning techniques to guide students of all levels if teaching is your goal.

    Students are welcomed into Joyal and Josph’s shala like you’re in their own home and are nurtured through the month programme. Small class sizes provide students plenty of time to personalise practice alongside the generic course material in ways larger courses just can’t provide; and this makes their courses incredibly valuable. I’d have no hesitation in recommending friends to study here as this friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable environment provides all the right ingredients to take your practice to new heights. I’m also sure I’ll be a returning student!
    Written 15 December 2024
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  • Nils A
    1 contribution
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    Ullas is the best yoga teacher possible. He mixes in the spiritual and the physical perfectly to give a true sense of what yoga actually is. He knows exactly what you need to do, in what order and how hard you should push yourself. He is also a thoroughly decent person, very friendly and generous and certainly an authority on the subject. The studio is perfect for yoga - well built, clean with the sound of the waves drifting across. I made fantastic progress physically and spiritually in just two weeks with Ullas. I could not recommend Ullas and the Progressive Yoga school highly enough. Give it a try, you will not regret it.
    Written 20 November 2024
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  • Daydream63454762560
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super cool driver. Suggested good tourist places at right time. Took us to the most top level local restaurants. Highly suggestable
    Written 28 December 2024
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  • NauticalStripes88
    Redhill, UK193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had the best time on the vegetarian thali cookery lesson. The two ladies who did the lesson were so friendly and smiley.
    They broke down the dishes into very easy steps and it actually feels like I could be able to do these at home!
    Go hungry as you make so much delicious food!
    Written 25 February 2020
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