Trivandrum Airport to Varkala

vixx · Dec 30th, 2008, 05:39

Hiya,

I will be arriving at Trivandrum airport and ideally want to flop on a beach for a few days and get settled before I head off up the coast.

I would like to head straight to Varkala from the airport but I know I won't fancy navigating trains or buses straight off a long haul flight from the UK.

Is it possible to get a taxi to Varkala from the airport? Any ideas on how long it will take and how much it should cost?

Plan B is to head to Kovalam but have heard mixed reviews about it...

Thanks in advance

Vicky

freenote · Dec 30th, 2008, 06:05

Best bet is taxi .There is a prepaid taxi desk just by the exit from the airport ,opposite the change money desk .Cant remember how much , but it wasn't over the top ,guess at 3oo irs ,time for trip once again a guess , 1 Hour .,and then you are on a hot sunny beach

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 30th, 2008, 10:44

Varkala is around 50 km from Trivandrum, depending on what time of day or night you land up, it would be 1 - 2 hours by taxi.

My guess would be close to Rs.500-1000 for the trip if you hire a pre-paid cab from the airport.

whinger · Dec 30th, 2008, 23:45

Definately around the thousand rupees mark.. and yes, about 1.5 hours during the day - quicker at night

vixx · Jan 1st, 2009, 22:38

That's great, thanks very much for your replies!

justsayyes · Jan 4th, 2009, 15:55

hi vixx

Just returned back from kerala, the taxi from varkala to trivandrum airport on 2 jan at 1am, cost 800 rupees, dont pay anymore. Got well and truly ripped off at the start paying 800 rupees from trivandrum airport to trivandrum centre!

Have fun, Varkala is beautiful. Go to the sunshine cafe, the staff are soooooo friendly and happy, despite working 15 hour shifts a day!

Just

jodiesner · Jan 4th, 2009, 23:42

... and if you want real good food in Varkala go to the restaurant of the "Sanctum Spring Resort" at the "Helipad" the big parking lot at Northern Cliff. Looks from outside expensive, but isn't. A good chicken tikka masala is 100 rp, a butterfish in banana leaf in excellent sauce for 2 people around 400-500rp.

anar · Jan 4th, 2009, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodiesner

... and if you want real good food in Varkala go to the restaurant of the "Sanctum Spring Resort" at the "Helipad" the big parking lot at Northern Cliff. Looks from outside expensive, but isn't. A good chicken tikka masala is 100 rp, a butterfish in banana leaf in excellent sauce for 2 people around 400-500rp.

sadly, sanctum lacks atmosphere, cut off as it is from where all the other places are. always empty or near-empty whenever i have passed it.

'cafe del mar' along the main strip is always busy - good food, good coffee, friendly service and very cheap.

the taxi ride from/to varkala/trivandrum airport takes an hour and a quarter usually. quicker at night/early morning as there is less traffic. cost - from rs800 to rs1500 (depending on the car).

jodiesner · Jan 5th, 2009, 01:11

... I just mentioned the good food and we tried during 15 days in Varkala several restaurants. For a drink at sundown there are probably better places.

whinger · Jan 5th, 2009, 01:39

Not quite sure of the name but the hotel was something called high view or something like that.... amyway... go there for the fantastic vegi samosa's

un believable.........

Lord they were good

anar · Jan 5th, 2009, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by whinger

Not quite sure of the name but the hotel was something called high view or something like that.... amyway... go there for the fantastic vegi samosa's

un believable.........

Lord they were good

hill view and their restaurant is called 'cafe del mar'.

whinger · Jan 5th, 2009, 23:53

aye..thats it...Great Samosa's

dbf · Jan 6th, 2009, 01:21

Where is a cheap/clean place to stay in Trivandrum for a few days especially if you are arriving at the airport from a long flight from overseas in the middle of the night? Thank you

camelgirl · Jan 8th, 2009, 04:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbf

Where is a cheap/clean place to stay in Trivandrum for a few days especially if you are arriving at the airport from a long flight from overseas in the middle of the night? Thank you

See if this link helps.
http://www.indiamike.com/india-hotel...um-hotels-c42/

jodiesner · Jan 11th, 2009, 02:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbf

Where is a cheap/clean place to stay in Trivandrum for a few days especially if you are arriving at the airport from a long flight from overseas in the middle of the night? Thank you

Even you arrive in the middle of the night book before a hotel either in Kovalam (max. 2-3 nights) which takes less than an hour by taxi (375 rupees in evening) or go to Varkala (800 rupees) which takes one hour. Trivandrum is a very busy indian town....

Dec 30th, 2008, 05:39	#1
vixx Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 13	Trivandrum Airport to Varkala Hiya, I will be arriving at Trivandrum airport and ideally want to flop on a beach for a few days and get settled before I head off up the coast. I would like to head straight to Varkala from the airport but I know I won't fancy navigating trains or buses straight off a long haul flight from the UK. Is it possible to get a taxi to Varkala from the airport? Any ideas on how long it will take and how much it should cost? Plan B is to head to Kovalam but have heard mixed reviews about it... Thanks in advance Vicky

Dec 30th, 2008, 06:05	#2
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,956	Best bet is taxi .There is a prepaid taxi desk just by the exit from the airport ,opposite the change money desk .Cant remember how much , but it wasn't over the top ,guess at 3oo irs ,time for trip once again a guess , 1 Hour .,and then you are on a hot sunny beach __________________ eyes ,eyes that have seen all , come back to the white chrysanthemum (Basho)

Dec 30th, 2008, 10:44	#3
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	Varkala is around 50 km from Trivandrum, depending on what time of day or night you land up, it would be 1 - 2 hours by taxi. My guess would be close to Rs.500-1000 for the trip if you hire a pre-paid cab from the airport. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

Jan 4th, 2009, 15:55	#6
justsayyes Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bristol Posts: 4	trivandrum airport to varkala hi vixx Just returned back from kerala, the taxi from varkala to trivandrum airport on 2 jan at 1am, cost 800 rupees, dont pay anymore. Got well and truly ripped off at the start paying 800 rupees from trivandrum airport to trivandrum centre! Have fun, Varkala is beautiful. Go to the sunshine cafe, the staff are soooooo friendly and happy, despite working 15 hour shifts a day! Just

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:21	#13
dbf Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United States Posts: 5	Trivandrum/February or March Where is a cheap/clean place to stay in Trivandrum for a few days especially if you are arriving at the airport from a long flight from overseas in the middle of the night? Thank you

Dec 30th, 2008, 23:45	#4
whinger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 48	Definately around the thousand rupees mark.. and yes, about 1.5 hours during the day - quicker at night

Jan 1st, 2009, 22:38	#5
vixx Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 13	That's great, thanks very much for your replies!

Jan 4th, 2009, 23:42	#7
jodiesner Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frankfurt Germany Posts: 17	... and if you want real good food in Varkala go to the restaurant of the "Sanctum Spring Resort" at the "Helipad" the big parking lot at Northern Cliff. Looks from outside expensive, but isn't. A good chicken tikka masala is 100 rp, a butterfish in banana leaf in excellent sauce for 2 people around 400-500rp.

Jan 5th, 2009, 01:11	#9
jodiesner Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frankfurt Germany Posts: 17	... I just mentioned the good food and we tried during 15 days in Varkala several restaurants. For a drink at sundown there are probably better places.

Jan 5th, 2009, 01:39	#10
whinger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 48	Not quite sure of the name but the hotel was something called high view or something like that.... amyway... go there for the fantastic vegi samosa's un believable......... Lord they were good

Jan 5th, 2009, 23:53	#12
whinger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 48	aye..thats it...Great Samosa's

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