Thiruvambadi Road, North Cliff, Varkala, Kerala
Sharanagati Yogahaus
Twice-daily yoga in a quiet garden on Varkala cliff
- Boutique
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Beach
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
Sharanagati Yogahaus is a small residential yoga retreat in a garden off Thiruvambadi Road at the quiet north end of Varkala cliff. Guests stay in one of ten private rooms and follow a daily rhythm of pranayama, meditation and two gentle Sivananda-style asana classes, with vegetarian breakfast and lunch.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits beginners and steady practitioners wanting a small, quiet Sivananda-style yoga retreat in a Varkala garden, with pranayama, meditation, two asana classes and home cooking.
Maybe not for: Not for drop-in classes, short stopovers or monsoon trips: it's open November to April with a three-night minimum, and you find dinner on the cliff.
Great for
- solo travellers
- first-timers
- women travelling solo
- digital detox
Gentle Sivananda-based asana twice a day, plus morning pranayama and Vipassana-style sitting
Small garden retreat a few minutes' walk from Black Beach at the north end of Varkala cliff
Phone- and laptop-free premises to keep the place quiet
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Price and programmes
Starts from
₹5,400 / night
per person · Plus GST
About ₹16k per person for 3 nights
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
Single room with two yoga classes, breakfast and lunch; plus 12% tax; converted from €59
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
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- Residential yoga retreat (pranayama, meditation, two asana classes daily)3+ (a week suggested)
Rooms: Ten private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and mosquito nets in two Kerala-style houses set in a one-acre garden
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
Single rooms
Single rooms
Available
A typical day
6:00 am pranayama … 4:00 pm asana class (1.5 hours)
- 6:00 amPranayama
- 6:30 amVipassana meditation
- 7:00 amAsana class (2 hours, Sivananda-based)
- 9:00 amMorning tea with breakfast
- 1:00 pmHome-cooked Kerala lunch
- 4:00 pmAsana class (1.5 hours)
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Private room with en-suite bathroom and mosquito net
- Morning pranayama and meditation, plus two asana classes daily
- Morning tea and breakfast
- Kerala-style lunch
- Drinking-water refills and herbal teas
Not included
- Dinner
- 12% tax
When to go
Best Nov–Mar. Open 1 Nov–30 Apr only; Dec–Feb is the most comfortable on the coast, and Mar–Apr gets hot
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Weather by month
24° to 31°C through the year · wettest in June
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain for the month (mm).
Best monthsRain: dry to very wetHighs: cool to hot
Long-term averages (1981–2010) for the area around Thiruvambadi Road, North Cliff, Varkala, on a grid of about 1 km; any one year can differ. Data: CHELSA V2.1 (Karger et al., 2017), CC0.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), about 50 km, roughly 1.5 hr by roadBy train
Varkala Sivagiri, about 4 kmFrom big cities
- ~650 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~840 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~1,320 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
From your town
See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Sharanagati Yogahaus from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.
Estimate your trip
Stay from ₹38,232 for 3 nights, 2 people
- Stay at Sharanagati Yogahaus
- from ₹32,400
- ₹5,400 a night × 3 nights × 2 people
- GST (18%)
- about ₹5,832
Rough total
from ₹38,232
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include travel.
- GST at 18% (hotel rooms ₹7,500 a night or less pay 5%, above that 18%, since 22 September 2025). Packages can be taxed differently.
Rough estimate from the published starting price; set your town in “From your town” above to add the drive. Rooms, seasons and programmes change the total; Sharanagati Yogahaus's own quote is final.
Before you book
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Good to know
- Minimum stay is 3 nights; it is open only from November to April
- Retreat guests only: no drop-in classes or teacher trainings, and groups are capped at 15
- Rates include breakfast and lunch but not dinner; the cliff's cafés are a short walk away
Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Sharanagati Yogahaus's official information, checked October 2026: sharanagati-yogahaus.com/yoga-retreat, sharanagati-yogahaus.com/booking, sharanagati-yogahaus.com/house-garden, sharanagati-yogahaus.com/location. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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From Sharanagati Yogahaus's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Sharanagati Yogahaus cost?
Prices start from ₹5,400 a night per person. Single room with two yoga classes, breakfast and lunch; plus 12% tax; converted from €59. We checked this on the official site in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room, meals, yoga and meditation. The official site lists: Private room with en-suite bathroom and mosquito net; Morning pranayama and meditation, plus two asana classes daily; Morning tea and breakfast; Kerala-style lunch; Drinking-water refills and herbal teas. Not included: Dinner; 12% tax.
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 3 nights.
When is the best time to visit Sharanagati Yogahaus?
The best months are Nov–Mar. Open 1 Nov–30 Apr only; Dec–Feb is the most comfortable on the coast, and Mar–Apr gets hot.
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How do I get to Sharanagati Yogahaus?
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), about 50 km, roughly 1.5 hr by road. By train: Varkala Sivagiri, about 4 km. Times are rough estimates by road.
Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Sharanagati Yogahaus.
Can I use my phone?
Only at certain times: Sharanagati Yogahaus limits phone use during the day's programme.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Sharanagati Yogahaus?
You book directly with Sharanagati Yogahaus, by email. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Are taxes included in the price?
No, GST is added to the prices Sharanagati Yogahaus publishes. Since 22 September 2025, GST on hotel rooms is 5% up to ₹7,500 a night and 18% above that; packages can be taxed differently, so check your quote.
Are single rooms available?
Yes, private single rooms are available.
Answered from our research on Sharanagati Yogahaus's official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Sharanagati Yogahaus before booking.
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