Does anybody know if this place exists?

Jamie11

somewhere south of Goa, Karnataka maybe, that has nice beaches and does not attract too many non indian tourists, somewhere that doesnt have nightlife and you can just relax the days away - away from beer drinking type of holiday people, no offence meant to anyone.

Jamie11

Thanks, are they both in the Gokarn area?

Jorge Reverter

Jamie 11,

From southern border of Goa to Mangalore you have three hundred kilometres of wild sandy beaches. Om beach in Gokarna is like staying in Goa few decades ago. Is probably the kind of places you are looking for. Not far away from there you have plenty of temples and some of the most interesting sites in India.

Jorge

Jamie11

thanks, can you suggest the best method of travel to see these places, train, bike, hitch??

Jorge Reverter

Jamie11,

I think hitchhike is not the best way to move in India. I'm not sure but north of Mangalore there aren't not trains, so bus should be the first election. Everywhere in Goa you can hire bykes. I cannot advise you, as I normally travel with car and driver (at my age is always a good value for money)

Jorge

sadhuji

why this obsession with beaches in goa? beaches in puri (orissa) and digha (bengal) could be better substitutes.

Ikuru

Gokarna is THE SHIT My friend, at least it used to be some feaw years ago... But the internet cafes are reaching the beach as we speak. So dont tell anyone...

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Jamie11

What can one expect to find there?

Ikuru

Never went to Puri. was so depressed with the beach of Konark (big dead turles etc) I just moved on.... Surley there must be some good beach on the Eastcost though...

Ikuru

Small Shacks with restaurants and mudhuts in the back (bring your own hammock) some beaches and some travellers.
Post me if you need more info.
I leave it at that.

rockyS

if you are looking for quite beaches ,with less tourist and all, think u shuld try daman /diu ,west coast (30 mins flt from mumbai),beautiful place worth visiting ,and it is very quite and serene.

Bryan

Gokarna is very very cool
Mostly travellers living in hammocks on the beach
There is a big big chillum scene and an ever growing Israeli scene, but it is still multi national

As it is a Shiva pilgrimage site there are many sadhus.
ThisI feel is one of the appeals over Goa ...the Hindu vibe the place has

It is very much like goa maybe 15 years ago and earlier
Haven't been in a few years so don't know how much encroachment there has been on the area

However if you're looking for a party scene stay in Goa
There are definetly no parties in the style of Goa. A few years back people tried to hold a party but it was stopped by the locals which is fair enough.

However, the over riding vibe is very very chilled out and a wee slice of paradise
Don't expect many home comforts ...another appeal of the place

Gokarna is now not the big secret it once was when i first visited and it is now very much on the backpacker itinery

Enjoy
Bryan

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himadventures

Anyone knows about RATNAGIRI ?
I am sure you will love this !!

cyberhippie

Why not try some of the beaches in Maharashtra, there's Ganpatipule (which is near Ratnagiri) or further south you have a few quiet beaches near Malvan like Tarkali, this area also looks good for a bit of exploration with a few ancient sea forts temples etc.
In Goa itself there are still many quiet options, Benaulim springs to mind or try Betul near to sandy beaches and a genuine Goan fishing village though it come with an authentic fishy smell as well, not too many tourist stay here and there is no "scene whatsoever"
Further south Patnem may just about live up to your expectations but again the beach is changing fast.
In Karnataka there are beaches near Karwar. (you used to be able to visit the islands off shore here and they had a Tourist bungelow, sadly the navy now owns this and a sizable chunk off land for their new test facility)
These beaches continue south and the Konkan Railway links you with many of these places!!

dunee

Try Bekal fort beach near kasaragod in north kerala. Been there today. Very quiet and undeveloped. Some accomodation available.
Also look for beaches near Kannur. Use google for more info.

Don't miss Theyyam if you're near - look Theyyam thread in kerala section

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