3-Day Varkala & Trivandrum Tour with Cliffside Stays
Step off the plane or train at Trivandrum into your air-conditioned cab and begin with the city’s cultural treasures. Morning brings you to the revered Padmanabha Swamy Temple, its intricate Dravidian architecture a quiet prelude to the Sree Chitra Art Gallery’s curated paintings and the Napier Museum’s natural-history collections. After a stroll through Trivandrum Zoo, your driver transfers you to Varkala for a two-night stay. Day two starts at the dramatic Jatayu Earth Centre, then moves to the centuries-old Janardhan Swami Temple before you walk the red-cliff promenade overlooking Varkala Beach as the afternoon light shifts. On the final morning, your cab returns you to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station. This trip suits culture-minded travellers who want a relaxed coastal base with a day of city sightseeing woven in.
- Type
- Multi-day tour
- Duration
- 3D 2N
- Route
- 382 km
- Starts
- Trivandrum
- Cab options
- Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1 · based in Varkala
Arrive in Varkala
Arrival and sightseeing
Arrive at Trivandrum airport or railway station. Visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum, and Trivandrum Zoo. Travel to Varkala and check into hotel.
- Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Visit the sacred temple.
Shri Chitra Art Gallery
Explore the art gallery.
Napier Museum
Visit the museum.
Trivandrum Zoo
Walk through the zoo.
Day 2 · based in Varkala
Varkala sightseeing
Jatayu Earth Centre
Visit the world's largest bird sculpture and enjoy adventure activities.
Janardhan Swami Temple
Visit the peaceful temple.
Varkala Cliff
Stand atop the cliff and view the Arabian Sea.
Varkala Beach
Unwind at the beach.
Day 3 · based in Varkala
Varkala sightseeing
Departure
Check out from hotel. Driver escorts back to Trivandrum for drop-off at airport or railway station.
- Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station
Fare breakdown
Total travel distance: 382 km · Travel duration: 3 days
| Vehicle type | Base fare | Extra distance | Driver charges | Parking | Toll tax | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹8,634 – ₹10,350Min 100–300 km/day | ₹0 – ₹2,196₹12 – ₹27 / km | ₹750 – ₹894₹250 – ₹298 / day | ₹50 | As applicable | ₹558 – ₹589 | ₹11,708 – ₹12,363 |
| SUV | ₹12,027Min 100 km/day | ₹3,123₹38 / km | ₹1,071₹357 / day | ₹50 | As applicable | ₹814 | ₹17,085 |
| Toyota Innova | ₹11,700 – ₹15,243Min 100–300 km/day | ₹0 – ₹4,002₹13 – ₹49 / km | ₹750 – ₹1,428₹250 – ₹476 / day | ₹50 | As applicable | ₹625 – ₹1,036 | ₹13,125 – ₹21,760 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹16,800Min 100 km/day | ₹4,326₹53 / km | ₹1,545₹515 / day | ₹50 | As applicable | ₹1,136 | ₹23,857 |
Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.
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