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Surf Schools in Mangaluru and Varkala: What Beginners Need to Know Before the Season Starts

Two Coasts, Two Very Different WavesMangaluru and Varkala sit on the same Arabian Sea coastline but produce entirely different surfing conditions. Mangaluru, specifically the stretch around Sasihithlu and Tannirbhavi beaches, gets beach breaks: waves that form over a sandy bottom, break with some unpredictability, and are generally forgiving enough for…

Times Life · Sep 24

India arrests Russia-linked crypto exchange admin wanted by US

Crypto kingpin Aleksej Besciokov arrested from Varkala in south India

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Road accidents claim three lives in the district

Two youths were killed when a pedestrian was struck by a speeding motorcycle near Kazhakuttam early Monday. In another incident, a 46-year-old woman was killed after a private bus knocked down a scooter she was travelling on in Varkala.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

One held on charge of molesting tourist in Varkala

One arrested for molesting tourist in Varkala

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Logos of international paragliding, surfing competitions unveiled

The ‘International Paragliding Competition 2024’, the first in the series of four adventure tourism events this year, will be held from March 14 to 17 at Wagamon, Idukki. The International Surfing Festival at Varkala from March 29 to 31 will be the first national surfing championship this year.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Over 20 hospitalised with symptoms of food poisoning

Food poisoning outbreak in Varkala hospitalizes 20+ people after consuming contaminated food from a local restaurant.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Temple priest arrested for murder

The accused allegedly attacked and killed his friend over suspicion of mobile phone theft.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Destination development project for Varkala to be fast-tracked

The destination development project for Varkala, a major beach and pilgrim tourism centre in Kerala, will be fast-tracked to turn the core site and the adjoining areas into a world-class tourism destination.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

City rings in new year on a festive note

Large crowds turned out to ring in the new year in the State capital, and the tourist destinations of Varkala and Kovalam on Sunday.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Cabinet nod for new bridge at Varkala

The Cabinet meeting has approved the proposal to construct a new bridge at Sivagiri-Thoduve in Varkala constituency

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023