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Varkala Cliff
Walk the cliff top in the evening. The van waits at the road end.
Papanasam Beach
Morning is calmer for children. Watch the waves, the beach shelves fast.
Janardhana Swamy Temple
The van parks near the steps, so elders walk less.
Sivagiri Mutt
Ten minutes away by van, a calm hour.
Kappil Beach
Backwater on one side, sea on the other. Children like it.
Anjengo Fort
Stop on the way out, with the lighthouse climb.
Distance
730 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 14.5 hr
Via Krishnagiri, Palakkad and Kollam
Starting from
₹ 36000
5 days, 1,500 km, 12 seater
Start
95 km
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365 km
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490 km
560 km
615 km
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730 km
Family pickup
The tempo traveller picks the family up at 5 am for a two day trip, sleeping at Thrissur on the way. Pack one small bag for the night at Thrissur, so the main suitcases stay in the back until Varkala. On Tamil Nadu festival weekends Hosur Road gets gridlocked near Roopena Agrahara, and the early start keeps ahead of it. At Electronic City the van takes the elevated road's exit straight on to Hosur. Breakfast is at Krishnagiri, about 95 km out.
Breakfast
Breakfast is half an hour at Krishnagiri, around 95 km out, at a hotel with room to park the van off the road. Children can have idli or dosa. On the return, Avathanapatti lake with its children's park sits about 5 km away on this same highway, and the KRP dam has fish stalls round it, a family lunch idea. Much of the district's mango crop becomes pulp and juice, and small juice packs are sold at the counter.
Tea
Fifteen minutes at Salem, 210 km out, for tea and the restroom. Salem is where NH544 to Kochi branches off, and the van takes it west. The city makes sago from tapioca, sold in small packets. For children on a slower return, Kurumbapatti zoo is about 12 km from the bus stand. The next stop is lunch on the Coimbatore bypass, about two and a half hours on, so hand out a snack now.
Lunch
Forty minutes for lunch at a Coimbatore bypass hotel, 365 km out, with the van parked by the door. Children usually like potato rice, a cheap and mild local dish, and adults can have a full meal. Before leaving, refill every bottle, because the Siruvani water piped into Coimbatore has a name for its sweet taste. The 28 km ring road takes the van round the city without a single signal. The Kerala border at Walayar comes in roughly half an hour.
Permit
The van spends about fifteen minutes at Walayar while the driver shows the permit, partly online now; the family stays seated. Children may spot the Smrithivanam deer park, 110 acres of teak, beside the highway. Past the border, Palakkad at around 420 km opens into wide paddy fields, the reason Kerala Tourism calls this district the granary of Kerala. Thrissur and the night's hotel are about an hour and a quarter on.
Overnight
Night one is in Thrissur, 490 km from Bangalore, and the driver gets his rest. Appam with a mild coconut stew is easy for children at dinner, and some hotels lay out a vegetarian sadya, about 20 small dishes on a plantain leaf, for the adults. In the morning, the soaring white spires of Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, said to be India's largest church, are a short walk from the centre. Day two covers roughly 240 km down the coast.
Drive on
Day two brings the van to Kochi at 560 km, where it keeps to the bypass and then turns onto NH66 heading for Alappuzha, roughly 55 to 62 km south. There is no stop this time. On a future Kochi holiday, children enjoy the water metro, the first in India, and the deer park and play area in the grounds of Hill Palace. Lunch today is at Alappuzha, about an hour and a half down the coast.
Lunch
The family lunches for forty minutes at Alappuzha, 615 km out. This is a canal town barely 1 m above sea level, and family hotels serve karimeen with rice, while toddy shops along the backwaters serve tapioca and fish curry to grown ups. If your dates fall near Onam, the Nehru Trophy snake boat race on Punnamada lake fills the town and the roads. Varkala lies about 115 km further, through Kayamkulam and Kollam.
Drive on
At 660 km the van rolls through Kayamkulam, roughly 45 km south of Alappuzha on NH66. No halt here. A broad lake lies beside the town, and about 25 km of the West Coast Canal, National Waterway 3, runs across it, so children may spot cargo boats. Kayamkulam Junction railway station is about 1.5 km from the centre on the Punalur road. Kollam, the tea halt, is roughly 40 km on, under an hour away.
Tea
Fifteen minutes at Kollam, 700 km into the trip, for tea and the restroom. Kollam is cashew country, so a packet of roasted cashews keeps the children busy for the last stretch. The short neck clams of Ashtamudi lake were the first fishery in India to win MSC certification, and clam dishes appear on menus here. Varkala is about 30 km south, roughly 45 minutes, so this is the moment to call the hotel.
Cliff stay drop
The van reaches Varkala after about 14.5 hours of driving over two days. A tempo traveller fits most cliff roads; for the narrowest North Cliff lanes the driver stops at the end and helps with the bags. Cliff cafes serve fresh fish and simple Kerala food, and the beach shops keep children busy. Thiruvananthapuram airport is about 50 km south for the trip home. The driver stays nearby for the days ahead.
Going to Varkala with family or a friends gang of 10 to 16? On this page is the Bangalore to Varkala Tempo Traveller trip, stop by stop, with fares. A tempo traveller is a comfortable way to cover that long road together. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels and keep the same van and driver all five days.
Route | One way | Varkala and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Varkala via Krishnagiri, Palakkad and Kollam | About 730 km | About 1,460 km | About 14.5 hr with stops |
It is about 730 km to Varkala, so we bill 5 days and 1500 km. Many families break the drive at Thrissur or Kochi for a night. Tolls, parking, GST and the Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits are paid at actual. A one-way drop is ₹2 a km more. The per km rate includes fuel and the driver; the driver allowance is charged per day. Both AC and non-AC tempo travellers can be booked; whichever you take sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km | 7 days, 2,100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | ₹63,000 | |
₹24 | ₹38,500 | ₹46,200 | ₹53,900 | |
₹24 | ₹38,500 | ₹46,200 | ₹53,900 | |
₹30 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | ₹67,200 | |
₹32 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | ₹71,400 | |
₹34 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | ₹76,300 | |
₹34 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | ₹76,300 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹500 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 20, 6 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹3,270 a person.
Up to 12 with five days of luggage: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Up to 20: 20 seater tempo traveller. Long trip, so leave one or two seats free for bags.
Elders in the group? The Bangalore to Varkala Urbania is quieter on a long road. More than 20 going? See the Bangalore to Varkala mini bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹38,330 ₹46,309
+ ₹6809 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹47,160 ₹56,981
+ ₹8381 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹44,250 ₹53,457
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹44,250 ₹53,457
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹47,160 ₹56,981
+ ₹8381 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹53,080 ₹64,128
+ ₹9428 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹53,080 ₹64,128
+ ₹9428 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹54,700
+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)
Bangalore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
About 730 km one way through Krishnagiri, Salem, Coimbatore, Thrissur, Kochi, Alappuzha and Kollam, so about 1,460 km there and back. A tempo traveller takes about 14.5 hours of driving, with a night at Thrissur. The road is NH44 to Salem, NH544 to Kochi and NH66 south.
For 5 days and 1500 km at ₹24/km: ₹36,000. Driver allowance ₹500/day, ₹2,500 in all. Tolls, permits and GST extra.
It is about 14 hours in a tempo traveller. Possible, but we would not do it with children. Break at Thrissur.
Yes. Alleppey is on the coast road, a small detour. Tell us the day and we add the km.
The 17 seater, with room for bags. All sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
It is ₹34/km against ₹24/km for the 12 seater, so ₹51,000 for this trip.
Very heavy. Varkala gets about 310 cm of rain a year, most of it from June to August, and the coast road from Kochi slows in the showers. The cliff paths get slippery and beach time is limited. For a family beach trip, December to March is the dry season and much easier.
Yes. Day one ends at Thrissur after halts every one to two hours, and day two is shorter, with a long lunch at Alappuzha. Pack a seat bag with snacks, water, wipes and a change of clothes, and a small overnight bag for Thrissur, so the big luggage stays packed until Varkala.
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