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Hey there! I'm Karthik, and I moved to Varkala two years ago. Recently, my friend Vikas and I opened a small community backpacking hostel where we live with our two little pups, Hero, and Brownie.
Alongside running the hostel, we also operate an adventure activity company. Through it, we offer Surfing, Kayaking, SUP (Stand-UP Paddleboarding), boating, and free walking tours for our guests to enjoy the beauty of Varkala and its surroundings. During our free evenings, we also enjoy organizing village tours, practicing Kalari (Kerala martial arts), yoga sessions, swimming in the pond, taking chai and vada breaks, and occasionally catching movies at the theater.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Music
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Languages
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Cycling
Nature
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can immerse yourself in Kerala’s rich traditional art forms : Kalaripayattu (the oldest martial arts), Bharathanattiyam
Learn or Teach Yoga in our rooftop or schools nearby.
Ayurvedic Massages in nearby centres.
Indian Cooking classes.
Help
Handling Social Media for the Hostel & adventure activity company.
Capturing good and fun moments making it into reels and posts, make it active.
Yoga Teacher
Preference will be given here with the possibility for longer stays.
General Household tasks
Checking in guests, maintaining our living and common areas, and ensuring rooms are immaculate. With plenty of green space, help with gardening, plant watering, weeding, composting, and recycling plastic waste is appreciated.
Wall Art
If you're into wall art, we have opportunities to create artwork on our freshly painted walls.
Events
We're also looking for event planners to collaborate on local community initiatives like Sunday markets, live music gigs, and yoga retreats.
If you have other skills to offer, we're open to discussing how we can work together. Get in touch if you're interested in joining our vibrant team!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malayalam: Fluent
Tamil: Intermediate
Hindi: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have shared accommodation (6 single beds in a room) with a detached shared washroom. You will also have access to the common fridge to stock your own groceries and to cook your meals.
We can provide you basic meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and also it's possible if you want to cook .
The rooms are clean. Plenty of common space. Wi-fi included.
What else ...
Visiting natural pond nearby, cycle rides via sea side road.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We've work space with good wifi connection.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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