beaches in Gokarna

Mr.cool · Jan 10th, 2008, 19:12

Anyone has been to beaches around gokarna. I have heard they are preety secluded & not much commercialised(just like what Anjuna beach in goa was in 90s).At least im prety excited after looking at some of the pics on websites which i browsed. Im planning a trip next month Basically my concern is about stay as i would prefer staying in a non commercial area. Also would it be crowded around Feb??? Any kind of informative inputs would be very helpful.

gobbledegeek · Jan 11th, 2008, 11:37

I was in Gokarna a few months back. Here are some tips:

Avoid staying in a hotel in Gokarna. the better ones are dirty with stained bed sheets.. "gokarna International" for example is really bad.

Head straight for OM beach. Rs. 100 for a 15 min ride by rickshaw. Stop and ask at all the beach shacks for accomodation. Room rates vary from Rs 400 for double with fan and attached toilet, to Rs. 100-150 for mud hut without window and fan (double), common shower and indian style toilets. These are quite ok actually due to beach atmosphere and you won't miss the luxury of attached bath.

The beach is pleasant to stay up to 1am and beyond, so you won't need windowed rooms anyways.

Plan you trip when full moon is approaching.

After you drop you luggage in OM beach, and frolic in the sea, take a boat trip to Half-Moon beach (Rs 10 per head if 10 people are available) for the 2nd round of frolic. You can negotiate for a room here before dragging you luggage over by boat the next day.

The third beach is paradise beach - it is very small and the water is really cloudy with sand here so you won't enjoy the water here much. Due to the steep rise of the ocean floor at the beach, a lot of sand is tumble-washed making it very unpleasant to get into the water. Also the sand is black in colour here. Good for a lunch stop and boat ride though.

There is also path over the mountains overlooking the sea from OM beach to Half-Moon and Paradise. I got lost and took a long detour before I landed at Paradise from the opposite direction. If you stick to the trail right overhead the ocean this should not happen.

Will post snaps later this week for you to check out.

In short, you should stay on the beach and come back to Gokarna to visit the temple or enjoy the village atmosphere before heading back by 5:30 pm to the beach. Thats the best plan I can recommend.

ssharonuk · Jan 11th, 2008, 18:06

hi staying in gokarna right now full report as soon as i get back home but its very wonderfull
sharon

Mr.cool · Jan 11th, 2008, 19:43

Hi..tnx for your suggestions..hey but is there something special to be on a full moon at OM beach...& hows the crowd scene during Feb???

gobbledegeek · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:52

The pale silvery reflection of white sandy beaches, sparkling florescences of the surf waters the moonlight striking a beam like pattern on the ocean surface as it rises over the ocean, the stars ... shiny bigger than usual blots in the dark purple sky, even on moonlit nights ... all these are sights you will miss otherwise.

Do you want to sit in pitch darkness on the beach? ..

Cheers

gobbledegeek · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:54

duno about Feb, been there in November. This year India has seen fewer Israeli tourists (the majority) due to strong rupee vs dollar.

Cheers

anubisgrau · Jan 22nd, 2008, 19:02

well that's excellent - less hippies makes it more authentic

Jan 10th, 2008, 19:12	#1
Mr.cool Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 11	beaches in Gokarna Anyone has been to beaches around gokarna. I have heard they are preety secluded & not much commercialised(just like what Anjuna beach in goa was in 90s).At least im prety excited after looking at some of the pics on websites which i browsed. Im planning a trip next month Basically my concern is about stay as i would prefer staying in a non commercial area. Also would it be crowded around Feb??? Any kind of informative inputs would be very helpful.

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Jan 11th, 2008, 11:37	#2
gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 106	I was in Gokarna a few months back. Here are some tips: Avoid staying in a hotel in Gokarna. the better ones are dirty with stained bed sheets.. "gokarna International" for example is really bad. Head straight for OM beach. Rs. 100 for a 15 min ride by rickshaw. Stop and ask at all the beach shacks for accomodation. Room rates vary from Rs 400 for double with fan and attached toilet, to Rs. 100-150 for mud hut without window and fan (double), common shower and indian style toilets. These are quite ok actually due to beach atmosphere and you won't miss the luxury of attached bath. The beach is pleasant to stay up to 1am and beyond, so you won't need windowed rooms anyways. Plan you trip when full moon is approaching. After you drop you luggage in OM beach, and frolic in the sea, take a boat trip to Half-Moon beach (Rs 10 per head if 10 people are available) for the 2nd round of frolic. You can negotiate for a room here before dragging you luggage over by boat the next day. The third beach is paradise beach - it is very small and the water is really cloudy with sand here so you won't enjoy the water here much. Due to the steep rise of the ocean floor at the beach, a lot of sand is tumble-washed making it very unpleasant to get into the water. Also the sand is black in colour here. Good for a lunch stop and boat ride though. There is also path over the mountains overlooking the sea from OM beach to Half-Moon and Paradise. I got lost and took a long detour before I landed at Paradise from the opposite direction. If you stick to the trail right overhead the ocean this should not happen. Will post snaps later this week for you to check out. In short, you should stay on the beach and come back to Gokarna to visit the temple or enjoy the village atmosphere before heading back by 5:30 pm to the beach. Thats the best plan I can recommend.

Jan 11th, 2008, 18:06	#3
ssharonuk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Posts: 204	hi staying in gokarna right now full report as soon as i get back home but its very wonderfull sharon

Jan 11th, 2008, 19:43	#4
Mr.cool Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 11	Hi..tnx for your suggestions..hey but is there something special to be on a full moon at OM beach...& hows the crowd scene during Feb???

Jan 12th, 2008, 10:52	#5
gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 106	The pale silvery reflection of white sandy beaches, sparkling florescences of the surf waters the moonlight striking a beam like pattern on the ocean surface as it rises over the ocean, the stars ... shiny bigger than usual blots in the dark purple sky, even on moonlit nights ... all these are sights you will miss otherwise. Do you want to sit in pitch darkness on the beach? .. Cheers

Jan 12th, 2008, 10:54	#6
gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 106	duno about Feb, been there in November. This year India has seen fewer Israeli tourists (the majority) due to strong rupee vs dollar. Cheers

Jan 22nd, 2008, 19:02	#7
anubisgrau Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ser Posts: 122	well that's excellent - less hippies makes it more authentic

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