Gokarna, right about now

vmiki5 · Aug 5th, 2009, 12:55

Just wanted to see if anyone's there or just arrived from Gokarna. I'm planning to head there with my girlfriend for 3-4 days. Just wanted to see what the weather and beach conditions are like, and options for staying/eating.

Don't have high expectations, but just want to make sure the beach and the shacks aren't completely messed up.

Thanks !!

Sensi · Aug 5th, 2009, 17:51

Hi Indian's weather and climate is not a secret science. To answer your q: It's closed now, come back in November.

vmiki5 · Aug 6th, 2009, 11:33

Dear Sensi,
I called Namaste Cafe and they were open. That's why i specifically asked for opinions from people who've had recent experience.
But thanks anyway.

beeblebrox · Aug 11th, 2009, 00:12

vmiki5,

I have been there this time last year. Awesome. If you like being one of a very few people on the beach, going to gokarna beaches on a weekday is what you should do. Of course the sea is rough , so be careful about swimming..otherwise i just love gokarna...more in the monsoons

... You are right only Namaste Cafe and Ganesh cafe are there on OM at this time, Kudle I found only one shack open, the one at the start of the beach(if you are coming from main town). Half-moon, I did not find anything. That shack is seasonal

Paradise is well paradise. By the way, I heard that there is a Barkha beach after Paradise...Anybody been there?

vmiki5 · Aug 13th, 2009, 19:41

Thanks Mighty Zaphod !!

You were absolutely right. The beach was pretty deserted, and only Namaste was open. The sea was way too rough for swimming.

However, there were minibuses of indian tourists coming in regularly, especially towards the weekend, and my girlfriend was not too happy with the constant stares, swimsuit or not.

But otherwise the ambience was really chill. Highly recommended if you're not going too out of your way to get there.

beeblebrox · Aug 13th, 2009, 21:20

vmiki5,

You should have known mate

I have been to quite a few places in southern India(or any part for that matter) and whichever place is accessible by road/train/flight will be crowded, more so on weekends. So, point is if you want to enjoy serenity on a beach, go in the monsoon season on a weekday

As regards the stares, well u could have gone further north towards half-moon or full-moon(paradise). People there remain busy with their own lives. Very few tourists come here, mostly travellers frequent. Thats the best part about those 2 beaches.
But staring is ok I guess(men stare at women even in places of workship) as long as they dont try to act too smart.

Even in Goa, even Anjuna has lost its charm. Too many tourists

Like Vagator and upwards. I liked Arambol the most in Goa.

Even m planning for gokarna smtime early next month.

Sahirr · Sep 13th, 2009, 02:37

VMIKI... hey... were there any accommodation options available at paradise beach? did you stay at Namaste eventually... could you please tell me more about the place... is prior booking necessary? was it raining???

too many questions... alas... haven't received any replys on my thread yet :-p

sahirr

beeblebrox · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:10

Sahirr,

dude m going in another 2 weeks regardless of the weather...

Paradise beach options? chk with Nagesh
Namaste? not sure , u can book on fone...

Shilet · Oct 24th, 2009, 16:43

Mates,

we are planning to go Gokarna tomorow...oct 25th...its our first trip...pls guide us on th climate

eeboy · Oct 24th, 2009, 17:07

Hi
The weather is warm and fine (somewat cloudy)...This is the best time to visit Gokarna..

Shilet · Oct 24th, 2009, 17:24

Thanx buddy, any idea of drinks at gokarna?

eeboy · Oct 30th, 2009, 16:33

You can find many Bars and Restaurants. So, no need to worry about that.

Cheers
Arvind

Indian_Larry · Nov 4th, 2009, 05:04

@eeboy are there ample Bar & Restaurant type shacks there on Om Kudle. I ve never been and am planning to be there around Christmas.

beeblebrox · Nov 4th, 2009, 21:27

Indian_Larry,

dont worry, there are plenty of options in both OM and Kudle...

Kudla · Nov 5th, 2009, 12:16

Guys,

Please let me know about some decent basic/budget accommodation in and around gokarna. I would be there this weekend.

How about the accommodation/food costs in gokarna ? Are they as expensive as it is in goa ?

Thanks.

Aug 5th, 2009, 12:55	#1
vmiki5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 3	Gokarna, right about now Just wanted to see if anyone's there or just arrived from Gokarna. I'm planning to head there with my girlfriend for 3-4 days. Just wanted to see what the weather and beach conditions are like, and options for staying/eating. Don't have high expectations, but just want to make sure the beach and the shacks aren't completely messed up. Thanks !!

Nov 5th, 2009, 12:16	#15
Kudla Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14	Basic/Budget accommodation in gokarna, Guys, Please let me know about some decent basic/budget accommodation in and around gokarna. I would be there this weekend. How about the accommodation/food costs in gokarna ? Are they as expensive as it is in goa ? Thanks.

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vmiki5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 3	Dear Sensi, I called Namaste Cafe and they were open. That's why i specifically asked for opinions from people who've had recent experience. But thanks anyway.

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beeblebrox Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	vmiki5, I have been there this time last year. Awesome. If you like being one of a very few people on the beach, going to gokarna beaches on a weekday is what you should do. Of course the sea is rough , so be careful about swimming..otherwise i just love gokarna...more in the monsoons ... You are right only Namaste Cafe and Ganesh cafe are there on OM at this time, Kudle I found only one shack open, the one at the start of the beach(if you are coming from main town). Half-moon, I did not find anything. That shack is seasonal Paradise is well paradise. By the way, I heard that there is a Barkha beach after Paradise...Anybody been there?

Aug 13th, 2009, 19:41	#5
vmiki5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 3	Thanks Mighty Zaphod !! You were absolutely right. The beach was pretty deserted, and only Namaste was open. The sea was way too rough for swimming. However, there were minibuses of indian tourists coming in regularly, especially towards the weekend, and my girlfriend was not too happy with the constant stares, swimsuit or not. But otherwise the ambience was really chill. Highly recommended if you're not going too out of your way to get there.

Aug 13th, 2009, 21:20	#6
beeblebrox Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	vmiki5, You should have known mate I have been to quite a few places in southern India(or any part for that matter) and whichever place is accessible by road/train/flight will be crowded, more so on weekends. So, point is if you want to enjoy serenity on a beach, go in the monsoon season on a weekday As regards the stares, well u could have gone further north towards half-moon or full-moon(paradise). People there remain busy with their own lives. Very few tourists come here, mostly travellers frequent. Thats the best part about those 2 beaches. But staring is ok I guess(men stare at women even in places of workship) as long as they dont try to act too smart. Even in Goa, even Anjuna has lost its charm. Too many tourists Like Vagator and upwards. I liked Arambol the most in Goa. Even m planning for gokarna smtime early next month.

Sep 13th, 2009, 02:37	#7
Sahirr Sahirr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai (India) Posts: 3	VMIKI... hey... were there any accommodation options available at paradise beach? did you stay at Namaste eventually... could you please tell me more about the place... is prior booking necessary? was it raining??? too many questions... alas... haven't received any replys on my thread yet :-p sahirr

Sep 13th, 2009, 04:10	#8
beeblebrox Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	Sahirr, dude m going in another 2 weeks regardless of the weather... Paradise beach options? chk with Nagesh Namaste? not sure , u can book on fone...

Oct 24th, 2009, 16:43	#9
Shilet Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kozhikode Posts: 2	Mates, we are planning to go Gokarna tomorow...oct 25th...its our first trip...pls guide us on th climate

Oct 24th, 2009, 17:07	#10
eeboy Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28	Hi The weather is warm and fine (somewat cloudy)...This is the best time to visit Gokarna..

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Shilet Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kozhikode Posts: 2	Thanx buddy, any idea of drinks at gokarna?

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eeboy Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28	You can find many Bars and Restaurants. So, no need to worry about that. Cheers Arvind

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Indian_Larry Biking and Living in Mother India Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 15	@eeboy are there ample Bar & Restaurant type shacks there on Om Kudle. I ve never been and am planning to be there around Christmas.

Nov 4th, 2009, 21:27	#14
beeblebrox Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	Indian_Larry, dont worry, there are plenty of options in both OM and Kudle...