Kappil Lake is situated at a distance of 8km north of Varkala is a place where the backwaters and beach walks hand in hand and is one of the elite allurements of Kerala with it’s surrounding coconut trees and groves. This smooth waterway rolls gracefully and intermixes with the Arabian Sea. A bridge built across the lake faces the seductive scenery of the lake stepping towards the blue horizon.
One of the most delightful activities one can try here is boating where one can enjoy the picturesque view and the tranquil ambience can soothe the nerves. Tourists can take a quiet 30-minute boat ride to absorb the natural beauty of this serene place. The Department of Tourism has organised a Boat Club from where one can access rented pedal boats which is another option to search through this poised waterway. The visitors can take a boat trip, stroll on the bridge or even climb up the Kodi cliff for a panoramic glimpse of the Arabian Sea. The place is celebrated among photo fanatics, nature lovers, nirvana seekers.
Situated on the outskirts of the Varkala town, this lake and beach is easily reachable by road. A train trip can provide a panoramic view of the estuary between Edava and Kappil. Varkala Railway Station is the chief railway station near Kappil and is 7kms from Kappil.The nearest airway is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is 48kms from Kappil. Vettekada beach is a notable spot near Kappil lake and beach. The beach has not been yet flooded with shops and eateries and is also one of the cleanest in the state.
