The beach away from the hurly-burly of people is a place for nature lovers. As you prepare yourself for the beautiful sunset, the wind caresses your face. Soon the sky blushes scarlet with the beaming rays of the setting sun and Mother Nature plays her love song and all you can hear is the sound of waves gushing and wetting your feet. Yes, paradise do exists. The evenings at this beach are amazing. You are served with barbeque and soothing music. The delicacies are a perfect treat for all the food lovers out there. To reach this piece of heaven you can take up a boat ride or trek your way up through the forest. Sometimes, the dolphins may also pay you a visit as you take a stroll on the beach. Away from the chaos, you may find yourself enjoying the bonfire and adoring the shimmer of the silver moon on the water. It is nothing but a paradise for the visitors.

Half Moon Beach is one of the quietest and serene beaches at Gokarna. To reach there, you have to trek your way from Om beach or you can take up a motor boat ride. The trek involves forest and hilly region. The effort you put in to reach there will be all worth when you have the breathtaking view of the horizon where the sea kisses the sky. The beach is adorned with plenty of rocks and a small patch of sand that is crystal clear. This secluded beach is an ideal place for people who want an escape from the turmoil of everyday life and have some “ME time”. The beach has a few number of shacks that serve food and basic amenities to the visitors. Sit back, relax and gaze at the scenic beauty that seems like an artistic portrait that has come to life. With every wave that reaches out and crashes against the rocks, feel the hustle of city life fading away.

Om beach is one of the popular beaches at Gokarna. The beach owes its name to the Hindu sacred symbol Om due to its shape. Nature has its own ways to amaze us, isn’t it? Due to the easy accessibility, you may find tourists enjoying their holidays at this beach. No doubt that it has best beachside shacks that serve tasty food at affordable rates. You can spend a night at accommodation available at Om beach. The glistening rays of the sun will wake you up with the view of the fireball rising up from the blue water leaving the trails of crimson hue all over the sky. The panoramic view of the early morning is breathtaking. You can take up a ferry ride from here that takes you to the other beaches at Gokarna. You can catch up the glimpse of dolphins too if you are lucky enough. Truly, this beach has enough for the visitors to make them happy.

Kudle beach has gained some popularity at Gokarna due to its cleanliness, available services and easy accessibility. You can take up the transport available at the town or resort to a ten minutes walk to reach there. Often full of foreigners, this beach is a perfect one to spend some amazing time and family and friends that will be worth cherishing. Evenings at this beach are wonderful. You may find yourself surrounded with the smell of campfire and people singing and dancing their heart out. Chilling atmosphere, blazing campfire roasting the marshmallows and immortal memories to treasure. Doesn’t it sound just so perfect? The beach has some cafes for you that serve delicious food to satiate your tummy and beers to get you dizzy. You can use the accommodations available at the beach to spend the night after having a memorable evening with friends.

Among the beautiful beaches of Gokarna, the Gokarna beach which also known as the main beach is a place for the pilgrims. This beach is just near the famous Mahabaleshwara temple of Gokarna. Being well connected to the town, this beach is found crowded with tourists and pilgrims. If you happen to be there, you will surely be a part of the pilgrim circuit. According to the believed religious customs, the pilgrims are supposed to take a dip at this beach before visiting the Mahabaleshwara temple. You may find a lot of devotees taking a plunge into the water, purifying themselves and chanting mantras before entering the sacred temple. Due to its location, this beach is not ideal for the party freaks out there but it surely serves to be a place for morning strolls and religious practices. The beach lacks cafés but they do come to life during festivals.