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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.

Kapil boat club

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. Kappil Railway Station (Q58814843) on Wikidata Kappil railway station on Wikipedia

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.

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