The Fitness Gone Wild

Varkala – Jatayu – Trivandrum Getaway (3D 2N)

3 Days 2 Nights · from ₹9,999 per person

If you're looking for the perfect mix of nature, leisure, and local culture , this 4-day getaway is exactly what you need. Organized by The Fitness Gone Wild , the trip felt like a mini vacation that left us refreshed, recharged, and deeply connected with nature and new friendships.

Combine Kerala’s coastline, temple towns and scenic hilltops in one well-routed trip from Bangalore. This Varkala, Jatayu Earth Center and Trivandrum group tour suits travellers who want a mix of nature, leisure and local culture without a complicated plan.

You begin at Varkala , known for its seaside cliff, beaches, cafés and sunset views, and for spiritual stops such as the Janardanaswamy Temple and Sivagiri Mutt. You then head to the Jatayu Earth Center , home to the world’s largest bird sculpture , and return along a quiet coastal belt of beaches and backwaters. The last day covers Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) , with external darshan at Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Azhimala Shiva Temple and a sunset stop at Kovalam Beach, before the overnight return to Bangalore.

The trip is a small-group fixed departure with a comfortable tempo traveller and a dedicated TFGW Tour Captain . Stays, transport, selected meals and coordination are handled for you. The route is planned with minimal detours and a relaxed pace to give you the most sightseeing for your budget.

2. Highlights

Varkala Cliff: Described as the only seaside cliff formation in Kerala, with a cliff walk, viewpoints, cafés and sunset views.

Jatayu Earth Center: The world-famous centre with the world’s largest bird sculpture , set on scenic hills. An optional cable car ride is available (self-paid).

Serene beaches: Varkala Beach, Papanasam Beach, Kappil Beach, Edava Beach and Kovalam.

Kappil Beach and backwaters: A sea–lake viewpoint on the coastal return route.

Spiritual stops: Janardanaswamy Temple, Sivagiri Mutt, Padmanabhaswamy Temple (external darshan only) and Azhimala Shiva Temple.

Trivandrum city drive-through: The Secretariat area and the Kowdiar stretch.

Cliffside café hopping and local shopping at Varkala.

Small group travel (12 pax) in a comfortable tempo traveller with a dedicated TFGW Tour Captain.

Budget-friendly Kerala coastal circuit with stays, transport, selected meals and coordination included.

Well-routed itinerary with minimal detours, relaxed pacing and strong sightseeing value.

Itinerary

Day 0: Bangalore to Kerala (Overnight Journey)

Transport: Tempo traveller with reclining seats | Stay: Not applicable | Meals: Not applicable

Evening / Night: Pickups in Bangalore

Time Pickup Point 7:00 PM Indiranagar (Karachi Bakery) 7:10 PM Domlur (Licious Head Office) 7:20 PM Sony World Signal 8:00 PM Opposite Madiwala Police Station Day 1: Varkala Temples, Cliff and Beaches

Transport: Tempo traveller | Stay: Homestay, twin or triple sharing | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning

10:30 AM: Arrival at Varkala.

Freshen up and breakfast at a clean local restaurant, during travel or on arrival. Hotel rooms are provided only after standard check-in time , so plan for freshening up before check-in.

Janardanaswamy Temple: A spiritual first stop in Varkala.

Sivagiri Mutt: A second spiritual visit before the cliff and beaches.

Afternoon

Varkala Cliff: Explore the cliff walk and viewpoints, with café hopping and local shopping.

Lunch at cliffside cafés (self-sponsored).

Varkala Beach: Time to relax by the sea.

Papanasam Beach: A beach stop in the afternoon.

3:00 PM: Hotel check-in and rest.

Evening

Sunset at Varkala Cliff.

Dinner (included) and overnight stay at Varkala.

Overnight: Varkala

Day 2: Jatayu Earth Center and Coastal Belt

Transport: Tempo traveller | Stay: Hotel, sharing basis | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning

7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).

8:30 AM: Depart for Jatayu Earth Center, home to the world’s largest bird sculpture on a scenic hilltop. An optional cable car ride is available at your own cost. Entry tickets are not included.

Afternoon

Lunch en route (self-sponsored).

Coastal sightseeing on the return:

Kappil Beach and backwaters: A sea–lake viewpoint.

Edava Beach: A quiet, scenic shoreline.

Evening

Return to Varkala by evening.

Free time for cafés and beach walks.

Dinner (included) and overnight stay at Varkala.

Overnight: Varkala

Day 3: Trivandrum – Azhimala – Kovalam

Transport: Tempo traveller | Stay: Not applicable after check-out (see Section 15) | Meals: Breakfast

Morning

7:00 AM: Breakfast (included).

8:00 AM: Check-out from the hotel.

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum): Visit the capital city of Kerala.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple: External darshan only.

City drive-through: The Secretariat area and the Kowdiar stretch.

Afternoon

Lunch en route (self-sponsored).

Azhimala Shiva Temple: A spiritual stop on the coast.

Kovalam Beach: A sunset stop, time permitting .

Evening / Night

7:00 PM: Start the return journey to Bangalore.

Dinner halt en route (self-sponsored).

Overnight: Travel

Day 4: Arrival in Bangalore

Time Activity 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Arrival back in Bangalore After arrival Trip concludes [Confirm drop-off points]

Included

Not included

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