Kappil
Kappil is a town in Kerala, India. It is on the border between Thiruvananthapuram District and Kollam Districts, and five kilometers from the famous Varkala beach.
Get in
[edit]Passenger/local trains stop at Kappil Railway Station. Trains timings and trains to Trivandrum side (South), Quilon and Kottayam (north)can be confirmed at Kappil Railway station, Long-distance express trains available from varkala. Regular bus services from Kappil to Varkala, Paravur, Quilon, Kottiyam, Kundra etc. {6AM-9PM}
Bus to Varkala, Paravur, Quilon (Kollam), Trivandrum, Attingal etc.
Trivandrum International Airport is 60 km away.
- 1 Kappil railway station.
Get around
[edit]Taxis, Autorickshaw.
See
[edit]Scenic lagoon, sea and backwaters (a road dividing the two), visit Varkala 5km away.
Do
[edit]Boat rides or watersports.
Buy
[edit]Sea food, fish, local fresh toddy.
Eat
[edit]Snacks tea or coffee at tea stalls, and sea food at the small Kiosks around railway station.
Drink
[edit]Drink bottled or boiled water and tender coconut water
Sleep
[edit]Local accommodation are few. Boarding and lodging available at many hotels in Paravur and Varkala.
- Camping ground. Toilet, hot water and other facilities for putting up pets, vans, cars, motorcycles etc. available near Varkala beach, a reputed Ayurvedic massage center nearby camping site. Contact Mr KG Nair on 09446663147.