4D/3N
1/64D/3N
beachchillwomen friendlyVarkala
Varkala Cliff & Beach Chill Retreat
4D3N of cliff cafes, yoga mornings and slow beach days
Duration
4D/3N
Difficulty
easy
Group size
Up to 14
Transport
train
- Sunrise yoga on the North Cliff
- Papanasam beach and the mineral springs
- Kappil lake where the backwaters meet the sea
- Surf lesson with a local instructor
- Janardanaswamy temple and the Sivagiri Mutt
- Sunset from the helipad ground every evening
Pickup & drop points
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Reporting point · Bangalore
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Drop point on the return leg
Share your preferred point after booking - the organiser confirms it in the trip group.
Day-by-day itinerary
Timings are indicative and may shift with traffic or weather.
1
Day 1Train to Varkala, cliff sunset
Overnight train from Bengaluru arrives at Varkala Sivagiri late morning. Check in on the North Cliff, an easy afternoon on Papanasam beach, then sunset from the cliff edge and dinner at a shack.
dinner
Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff
2
Day 2Yoga, surf lesson and springs
Sunrise yoga on the cliff, breakfast, then a beginner surf lesson at Edava. Afternoon at the mineral springs and the Janardanaswamy temple, evening free.
breakfastdinner
Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff
3
Day 3Kappil backwaters and Anjengo
Kayaking where the Kappil backwaters meet the sea, then the Anjengo fort and lighthouse at Anchuthengu. Back for a long lunch and a nap before the sunset ritual.
breakfastdinner
Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff
4
Day 4Sivagiri and the train home
A quiet morning at the Sivagiri Mutt and a last swim, then the afternoon train back to Bengaluru.
breakfast
Stay & food
hostel
Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff · Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff · Cliff-top hostel, North Cliff
trainYogaSurfingBeach walkBackwater kayaking
Meals included
Day 1dinner
Day 2breakfast, dinner
Day 3breakfast, dinner
Day 4breakfast
Vegetarian, Jain and eggless plates available - tell the organiser at checkout.
What's included
Stay
- 3 night(s) stay — hostel
Food
- Meals as listed in the day-wise plan
Transport
- AC tempo traveller / bus from the boarding hub
- All local transfers, tolls, parking and driver charges
Team
- SoloTrips-verified trip captain throughout
- First-aid kit and emergency support
Not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees and camera charges unless stated
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not in inclusions
- Travel insurance
Cancellation & date change
15+ days before departure90% refund
7+ days before departure50% refund
3+ days before departure0% refund
Refunds processed within 7 working days.
What to pack
Keep it to one backpack - vehicle space is shared.
Documents
Government photo ID (Aadhaar / DL / Passport)Essential
Clothing
Two changes of comfortable clothesEssential
Light jacket or fleece for the night
Gear
Trekking or sports shoes with gripEssential
Reusable water bottle, 1L or moreEssential
Small daypack
Personal
Personal medication and basic first aidEssential
Sunscreen, cap and sunglasses
Power bank and charging cable
Organiser & safety
Organised by · since 2019
The Wandering Souls
✫ 4.6 · 310 trips completed
The Wandering Souls runs slower, smaller trips with a stated focus on making solo women travellers comfortable — female trip leads on every departure, verified stays, and a no-alcohol policy on retreat itineraries. Backwaters, beaches and meadows rather than summits.
Verified organiser
Documents and track record are checked before a trip can be listed.
24×7 support helpline
Real humans on call for the whole departure.
Insured & first-aid on ground
Coverage and a trained kit travel with the group.
Live location sharing
Share your trip trail with family in a tap.
24×7 SOS & support
One tap from your booking once the trip is confirmed.
Traveller reviews
4.0
2 reviews
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organisation4.0
value4.0
safety4.5
experience4.0
Fine, but the food was repetitive✫ 3
No complaints about safety or logistics, and the stay was decent. Three meals of the same menu got old though, and one viewpoint was skipped because we ran late.
Exactly what a solo trip should be✫ 5
Booked alone and knew nobody on the bus. By the second morning we were splitting breakfast and swapping camera rolls. Captain kept the timings tight without making it feel like a school trip.
Good to know
Is this trip solo-friendly?
Yes — most people on our departures book solo. You'll be added to the group WhatsApp three days before departure, and the trip captain handles introductions on the bus.
What's the group size?
Departures are capped, and the exact number is on the booking page. Anything above 20 runs with two captains.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Refunds follow the cancellation policy shown on the departure — 90% up to 15 days before, 50% up to 7 days, nothing inside 72 hours.
Still have a question?
Talk to The Wandering Souls directly before you book.