The Secret Beach

Shikari · Sep 15th, 2007, 23:53

I spent many winters on Palolem beach.
Back in the early 90's it was a very special place.
I switched to Patnem when it got too busy for me.
Now I'm looking for somewhere new again.
Somewhere with not too many people.
A little bit of paradise
Perhaps somewhere that isn't too easy to get to, as that dissuades the majority of people.
Of course I know that the "secret beach" will go the way of all the others but that's just in the nature of things.
Development is inevitable, it brings good and bad.
Most people like a beach with good transport links and tourist shops.
Me, I like a quiet one surrounded by nature where I can rent a room from a villager.
All I need is somewhere to eat and drink and a few like-minded souls.
It's out there. I've glimpsed it before.
Come on crazy man. Pin the map to my door.

edwardseco · Sep 16th, 2007, 01:43

You can't go back. Seek out new places for a magical experience..

beano · Sep 16th, 2007, 02:23

I think Diu might be just what you're looking for. I've never been there but from what I've read, it's quite peaceful and has some great beaches.

hindustan · Sep 16th, 2007, 02:36

Purchase a motor bike and drive down the coast searching every unknown road you come across. The beach you seek is of course "out there", but it will not be mentioned in public. Have fun!

martinez · Sep 16th, 2007, 04:43

I HAVE HEARD IT SAID THAT DIU GETS INUNDATED WITH GUJERATI DRUNKS EVERY WEEKEND. cAN ANYBODY CONFIRM THIS?
Also the beaches around Gokarna sound quite inviting ..Personally i don´t like the sea water anywhere in Goa as its not possible to see more than a foot or two into it.
As a consequene i doubt i shall return to Goa in the forseeable future. Martinez

robotvoice · Sep 16th, 2007, 04:54

I know of a really nice secret beach, but i cant tell you because... it's a secret

Familyonthemove · Sep 16th, 2007, 12:28

Juhu Chowpati is nice an quiet, especially at the weekends!

machadinha · Sep 16th, 2007, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinez

I HAVE HEARD IT SAID THAT DIU GETS INUNDATED WITH GUJERATI DRUNKS EVERY WEEKEND. cAN ANYBODY CONFIRM THIS?

Yes. It's also very nice, but hardly undiscovered, although relatively quiet, if it still is. (Gujarat is "dry" [no alcohol], while Diu is not, hence those weekend bingers.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by robotvoice

I know of a really nice secret beach, but i cant tell you because... it's a secret

Teehee... that's just the thing, innit

Fotuman · Sep 17th, 2007, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinez

Also the beaches around Gokarna sound quite inviting ..

They might get crowded arnd Dec- Feb and esp on weekends and hindu religious days (lots of pilgrims for the temples in the town who then decide to visit the beaches also)

patrickday · Sep 17th, 2007, 20:06

agonda just up the road is about right not too busy but a few people for a drink .. i spent last xmas and new year there,, actually going back in a couple of weeks after time in sikkim so will hit there nov as it will be very quiet..

victory21 · Sep 17th, 2007, 21:33

Most beaches in and around Vizag are quiet and beautiful

beach · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:15

You mean something like this....
Well that is truly a secret beach!

- the other ‘beach’

Nick-H · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:17

That was HIM!

The Secret Beach was here! On this very thread!

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:22

Hey we have a beach in Delhi as well...but again...IM is too popular to let it out here..

moo · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:25

Half-Moon and Paradise at Gokarna (have I got the right ones?) are far from secret but they are harder to get to than most and so remain fairly quiet, the day trippers tend not to bother with them but you will find shelter and food.

Sep 15th, 2007, 23:53	#1
Shikari Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: A small country on the edge of europe Posts: 81	The Secret Beach I spent many winters on Palolem beach. Back in the early 90's it was a very special place. I switched to Patnem when it got too busy for me. Now I'm looking for somewhere new again. Somewhere with not too many people. A little bit of paradise Perhaps somewhere that isn't too easy to get to, as that dissuades the majority of people. Of course I know that the "secret beach" will go the way of all the others but that's just in the nature of things. Development is inevitable, it brings good and bad. Most people like a beach with good transport links and tourist shops. Me, I like a quiet one surrounded by nature where I can rent a room from a villager. All I need is somewhere to eat and drink and a few like-minded souls. It's out there. I've glimpsed it before. Come on crazy man. Pin the map to my door.

Sep 16th, 2007, 12:28	#7
Familyonthemove Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 274	Juhu Chowpati is nice an quiet, especially at the weekends! __________________ My Journal My Photos

Sep 17th, 2007, 20:06	#10
patrickday Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheltenham/ nepal Posts: 29	agonda is okay but not secret agonda just up the road is about right not too busy but a few people for a drink .. i spent last xmas and new year there,, actually going back in a couple of weeks after time in sikkim so will hit there nov as it will be very quiet..

Sep 17th, 2007, 21:33	#11
victory21 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 23	Secret Beach Most beaches in and around Vizag are quiet and beautiful __________________ Cheers, Victory21

Sep 17th, 2007, 22:15	#12
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,232	You mean something like this.... Well that is truly a secret beach! - the other ‘beach’ Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hampi info

Sep 16th, 2007, 01:43	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,750	You can't go back. Seek out new places for a magical experience..

Sep 16th, 2007, 02:23	#3
beano Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 17	I think Diu might be just what you're looking for. I've never been there but from what I've read, it's quite peaceful and has some great beaches.

Sep 16th, 2007, 02:36	#4
hindustan Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 5	Purchase a motor bike and drive down the coast searching every unknown road you come across. The beach you seek is of course "out there", but it will not be mentioned in public. Have fun!

Sep 16th, 2007, 04:43	#5
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 100	I HAVE HEARD IT SAID THAT DIU GETS INUNDATED WITH GUJERATI DRUNKS EVERY WEEKEND. cAN ANYBODY CONFIRM THIS? Also the beaches around Gokarna sound quite inviting ..Personally i don´t like the sea water anywhere in Goa as its not possible to see more than a foot or two into it. As a consequene i doubt i shall return to Goa in the forseeable future. Martinez

Sep 16th, 2007, 04:54	#6
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,157	I know of a really nice secret beach, but i cant tell you because... it's a secret

Sep 17th, 2007, 22:17	#13
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,592	That was HIM! The Secret Beach was here! On this very thread! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Sep 17th, 2007, 22:22	#14
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,102	Hey we have a beach in Delhi as well...but again...IM is too popular to let it out here.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Sep 17th, 2007, 22:25	#15
moo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: original york Posts: 118	Half-Moon and Paradise at Gokarna (have I got the right ones?) are far from secret but they are harder to get to than most and so remain fairly quiet, the day trippers tend not to bother with them but you will find shelter and food.

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