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Edavaഎഡവ
Spend a half‑day (4–5 h) at Edava’s beaches; arrive by car or train from Trivandrum (≈1 h) and return same day.
Edava is a quiet coastal village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Its cliffs, beaches and backwaters are reachable in about an hour from the state capital, making it suitable for a half‑day visit or an overnight stay in a beach resort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- TRV
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Edava112 ▾
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edava, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyEdava is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on narrow coastal roads and seasonal monsoon floods.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTRV Trivandrum International Airport (≈1 h by car).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws (≈₹80–₹100 from Varkala station) or taxis; most sites are within walking distance from the beach resorts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach café₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealSnack (banana fritter)₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHomestay room, a night, per person₹350 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedResort room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedResort room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TRV Trivandrum International Airport (≈1 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edava: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws (≈₹80–₹100 from Varkala station) or taxis; most sites are within walking distance from the beach resorts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Varkala
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Train to Varkala (≈5 km (3.1 mi)) then auto‑rickshaw; 10 min totalTrain to Varkala (≈3.1 mi (5 km)) then auto‑rickshaw; 10 min total
Cliff‑side views and a larger beach; good for a quick lunch.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
8-Wonders Resort
₹1,200–₹1,500 per night; Ayurvedic/yoga resort on the cliff near Manthara
AsinMomo Homestay
₹350–₹800 per night; B&B on Sree Eight, 30 min walk north of Varkala Beach
Aleema Beach Resort
₹500–₹1,500 per night; rooms on Odayam Beach
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Homestay room2 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Auto‑rickshaw from Varkala station2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹740 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,070 per person per day, bed included | ₹8,140≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹80–₹100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee at a beach café | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snack (banana fritter) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Auto‑rickshaw fares vary; confirm price before boarding.
- Monsoon rains can make cliffs slippery; avoid beach walks Jun–Sep.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 112
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Edavaഎഡവ
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Thiruvananthapuram (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Trivandrum → Edava by car: ≈₹800–₹1,200, 1 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw Varkala → Edava: ₹80–₹100 (≈ US$1–2), 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)₹80–₹100 (≈ US$1–2), 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Say or show
- क्षमിക്കുക — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkuka)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- എത്രയാണ് വില? — How much is it? (ethrayanu vila?)
- കടൽ എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the beach? (kadal evideyaanu?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Edava. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at 8‑Wonders Resort for sunrise beach walk.
- Combine with a backwater boat ride from nearby Kappil (check local operators).
Sources
- officialWikidata – Edava
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edava, revision 5289939 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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