Is Varkala safe for kids in March?

Yes, Varkala is rated 4/5 for families.

March · Kerala

Varkala

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Varkala in March

Q: Is March a good time to visit Varkala?

Varkala scores 4/5 in March. March at Varkala: 25–33°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays still working. International season winding down — better rates, yoga classes less packed than Jan–Feb..

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March at Varkala: 25–33°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays still working. International season winding down — better rates, yoga classes less packed than Jan–Feb.

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

March at Varkala: 25–33°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays still working. International season winding down — better rates, yoga classes less packed than Jan–Feb.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH road. public transport: Train to Varkala station. Auto to cliff.. from nearest city: Trivandrum 50km (1.5hr). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 50. has er: false. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Varkala PHC. Trivandrum (50km) for hospital.

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Cliff walk is scenic, Beach play below, Fresh juice bars along cliff, Temple visit

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Elevation

15m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	January at Varkala: 22-32°C, calm Arabian Sea below the cliff, strong yoga-retreat season along the north cliff. Peak tourism — cliff-edge cafes run at full capacity.
February	5/5	February at Varkala: 23-32°C, cliff-beach peak season — Papanasam sunrise dips, yoga shalas full, and the clifftop promenade lively till late. Stays book out on weekends.
Marchviewing	4/5	March at Varkala: 25–33°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays still working. International season winding down — better rates, yoga classes less packed than Jan–Feb.
April	3/5	April at Varkala: 26-33C. Cliff views and yoga scene still on; season winding down, many cafes closing for monsoon by month end.
May	3/5	May at Varkala: 27–33°C, humid cliff with rough pre-monsoon sea. Yoga shalas quieter, rates lower — shoulder, swimming often flagged.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	2/5	—
October	3/5	October at Varkala: 24–31°C, SW monsoon retreating. Cliff shacks reopening, yoga restarting — shoulder, sea still rough, flags up most days.
November	4/5	November at Varkala: 23–31°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays reopening for season. Shoulder to peak — better rates than Dec–Jan international rush.
December	5/5	December at Varkala: 22–30°C on the cliff beach. Peak season for yoga and Ayurveda stays — cliff-top cafes and Papanasam Beach stay busy.

Practical Details

How to reach

Trivandrum 50km (1.5hr). Roads: Good NH road. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Train to Varkala station. Auto to cliff.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

15m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range

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Kollam

4/5

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March at Kollam: 25–33°C, Ashtamudi Lake and the 8-hour Alleppey cruise still work. Canoe rides on Munroe Island best at dawn before humidity builds.

Kumarakom

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March at Kumarakom: 25–33°C, Vembanad Lake houseboats still pleasant though Siberian birds have largely left. Shoulder to peak — premium stays cheaper than Dec–Jan.

Munnar

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March at Munnar: 12–26°C, tea estates green, Eravikulam tahrs active. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May school break, homestay rates reasonable.

Vagamon

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March at Vagamon: 15–28°C, pine forests and paragliding meadows clear. Shoulder — weekend Kochi crowds real, weekdays you get the meadows mostly to yourself.

Thekkady (Periyar)

4/5

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March at Thekkady: 16–30°C, Periyar lake boat safaris still productive at elephants' drinking hours. Spice plantations aromatic in dry air — shoulder to peak, book ahead for weekends.

Cherai Beach

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March at Cherai: 25–33°C, long sands and dolphin sightings continue though swims feel warm by afternoon. Thinner than Feb peak — family stays easier to book.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

4/5

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March at Kozhikode: 25–33°C, Malabar food trail and Kappad beach workable. Coastal humidity climbing — biryani lunches over long walking tours.

Kochi (Fort Kochi)

4/5

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March at Fort Kochi: 25–33°C, Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage lanes workable early and evening. Biennale has wound down; humidity rising — cafe-hopping over long walks.

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