India

Varkala

Kerala's beach scene peaks at Varkala, where red laterite cliffs rise behind Papanasam Beach and a clifftop path strings together juice bars, yoga schools and guesthouses with sea views at Indian prices.

Best forTropical
Approx. flying time~18h 30m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportThiruvananthapuram (TRV)

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About this place

The beach below is sacred — locals scatter ashes at dawn — which keeps development respectful and the mood mellow. Thalis and fresh-caught seafood cost pocket change. Come November to February, after the monsoon, when the sea calms and the sunsets perform nightly.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 28°C in September to 32°C in March. Driest in February; wettest in June, with rain on about 29 days. The sea is warmest in April at around 31°C, coolest at 26°C.

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August28° · rain 22 days · sea 26°Warm and often wet.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — January and February.

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