Varkala Beach

We took the overnight train from Goa to Kochi (Kerala). A trip of 16 hours, full of new impressions about
India. It was already after one o’ clock in the night when we stepped on the
train and most of the Indian people were already sleeping. I was really tired
but not that tired that I would miss out on the snoring man, …

Heard an English accent while browsing around today and thought to myself, sod it! So I approached, then started conversation. As soon as I opened my mouth; a bodyguard like voice bellowed from the shadows, as if I'd intruded on some private path. Lol as it wasn't even her boyfriend and also that I had no interest in the slightest. For me it was …

Oh my, I had thought the Kerala entry would be pretty short but I have over 3 pages of notes in my travel diary and I haven't even left yet! Feel free to skip over any parts that are boring, the blog is as much for my own records as anything else. :)

The PC I am writing on has some sticky keys so excuse any spelling and grammatical errors …

So we got through the train journey to Varkala and managed to find our hostel which we are staying in for two nights. We decided to spend the bit extra to actually get a hostel this time in an attempt to meet some more people but unfortunately its not tourist season so we are the only ones staying here.

The beach is the classic white sand …

So we woke up this morning planning to head on to Thrivandum, but we met a woman who has just been there and says there's not really much to do apart from temples, and you're not even allowed inside them. And in addition to that she said that there is nowhere cheap to stay, so, considering our cheap budget, we decided to cancel those plans.
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We've been a bit slow updating the blog this last week because basically we've been a couple of lazy sods that have been bumming it on the beach.

On Monday we got off the houseboat and embarked on a four and a half hour, two bus journey from Alleppey to Varkala, we managed to get a couple of seats on the back row of the bus, odd we …

Kerala is a Place of Relaxation and Travel with High Density of Natural Vegetation , Trees and Less Pollution. It is Along the Sea Coast. The Advantage of Varkala is a Tourist Holiday Village located along the Cliff, Papanasam Beach. Kerala also Boasts of Beautiful Tea Gardens, along the Hills of Munnar, Thekkady and Kumily. It is a Life Changer …

Coming to India, I had read books, seen a movie or two, and heard some things on the subject. I thought all of it to be good information, but nothing prepared me for stepping off the plane, after a 32 hour journey, to observe all the people, customs and way of life. We have met some amazing people along the way, all of whom have taught us a little …

hayley- our hotel is right on the beach, its beautiful. quite touristy, have to walk down a road of markets all selling exactly the same thing with women practically dragging you in to get anywhere though. spent most of the day on the beach, and am now a rather burnt looking Greek. jay got up early for a surf lesson, she lasted 5 minutes in the …

So finally leaving the hospital - everyone has told me to go to East fort to get the bus back. But there are no buses from East fort back to Varkala - another 1.5km walk in the heat - I finally find the bus station - this is with me giving money on the way to beggars with young babies, one man with no legs and giving a pastry to another man with …

... We jumped off the boat at Kollam, couldn't find any where even half decent to stay so we took a rikshaw straight to Varkala and finally arrived about 7.30pm. We spend our first night at Bamboo village - cheap and popular with backpackers and decide ...

... a REALLY long way 6. Apparently American Idol CAN be seen from anywhere in the world...it's premiering on the cable TV here in Varkala, India - crazy. 5. There is no limit to how many times one can be asked during a day at the beach "Hello...HELLO ...

... and then you realize that when it comes to India there is no one right answer - particularly when it comes to transportation. Varkala was amazing - and definitely one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to.  The water was the perfect ...

... the English were a little crazy then no doubt Jade Goody has done plenty to promote this opinion. We got to Varkala and walked along the backpackers lane that sits right on the cliff edge with the ocean smashing away below. Its a ...

... over towards a rather dashing looking Frenchman with a pert bottom in dangerously tight black shorts on the beach today I noticed his legs were behind his head. Varkala is so relaxed it's horizontal, people doing yoga all over the spot, dolphins play on ...

... Bar and restaurant (owned by the famous Indian cricketer) and had dinner for 20 rupees on Chowpatty beach, then some of the best Kulfi (ice cream) in India. As planned we were to end our time in India just relaxing. We headed to Candolim in ...

... to leave me here, instead on my leaving them and this country at the same time. In the meantime, it's all about the beach. Varkala is definitely a pleasant place to spend a few days, even if it may be lacking the real serenity and friendliness of ...

Hello, after the much rated beach resort of Kovalam I assured Hollie that Varkala was going to be a considerably more laid-back beachside resort town. Despite the ongoing development Varkala still holds a relaxed backpacker vibe where people watch the ...

... our passports, instead of the usual two handwritten copies of both, plus a photocopy.  Also, their address was simply Cliff, Varkala. After dropping our things we took a walk toward the waterfront.  The cliff-side laneway was lined with the ...

Photos Only.  This was just a quick stop.   I need to start heading back up to Mumbai for my flight outta here!  ...