Glorious Gokarna Posted on September 19, 2005September 21, 2005 If I knew it was such a beautiful place, I would definitely have gone earlier. Having spent 2 short but glorious days discovering the beaches of the Karwar stretch this weekend, I can only hope to go back there someday for a longer stay. Apart from a short spell of about 15 minutes when it rained in the morning of our arrival, we were blessed with good weather. The sea was on the rough side due to the rainy season. We had beautiful moonlight (and a near full moon) when we climbed one hill to cross over to another beach in the evening. The moon dappled waters creating magic and from our vantage point on the hill, the whole scene seemed to be bathed in a mystical light. Sipping hot lemon tea over breakfast with the waves lapping up to the entrance of our shack, wishing, we could always have breakfast in this style! A harrowing, but scenic walk through the hills, with a sharp cliff face to our left and an equally sharp drop into the rock strewn waters below was the highlight of our wanderings. The scene before me – water for miles around and the promise of empty beaches in the distance – left me breathless! And grabbing my camera every few minutes. What a weekend. Between the 8 of us, we must have taken close to 500 pictures : everywhere we turned there was a sight worthy of being framed! My travel notes will follow in a few days as usual. My photos have arrived but they will take a day or two to sort out. Here’s a sneak peek in the meanwhile… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print India & Around Living Photography Sports & Adventure Travel
Birds, glasses and other interesting stuff Posted on April 18, 2005 Made a tiring but enjoyable birdwatching trip to Kokkre Belur on Saturday. The village is known for its spot billed pelicans and painted storks, which take residence in and around this village. This is the nesting season, and as soon as you enter KB, you are treated to the shrill… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Back to School Again! Posted on April 17, 2007October 15, 2009 Loreto’s banner gaily floats In lands both East and West Loreto’s name each girl reveres. And holds it ever blest. – LC Anthem A view of the front of the school On March 19 we go around the lovely hill station of Shillong, where I spent most of my growing… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
River rafting, a beautiful waterfall and lots of yucky leeches! Posted on June 28, 2004 Weekend highlights — River rafting down the Seetha river. — Camping at the Seethanadi Nature Camp in the Hebri jungle, which is a part of the Kudremukh National Park. — Trekking to the Kudlu Teertha waterfalls. — Getting bitten by leeches (yuckk!!) and a bloody foot by the end of… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Its amazing you haven’t exhausted ALL the places in and around KA to adventure-weekend in !! Where do you get the time, and the energy ! Phew ! Reply
Aargh! Am dying to go to this place, heard lots and lots about this place. Great post. Now on to the photos please 🙂 And as a sidenote, someone had mentioned to me that this is where one gets the best marijuana south of the vindhyas. Reply
Ah Gokarna! Brings back lot of memories. Are Israelis still there in big numbers? Did you visit Om Beach? And how about Holy Brahmins carrying water! Reply
vignesh: well. i’ve just started actually! and there’s so much to see 🙂 i think more than time and energy (which all of us have or can make) it’s a matter of inclination. arjun: i think we took good weather with us from bangalore 🙂 confused: a map of india would help perhaps? sinfully pinstripe: now that is something we didn’t explore 😉 ben: there were very few people around. a handful of belgians, australians, israelis and germans. om beach – yes, of course. it’s the most famous one in the area! Reply
Where did you stay at Gokarna? You mention a shack… I am planning a trip in Jan/Feb. Would love to hear more. Thinking of taking the train from Mumbai to Gokarna to enjoy the train ride too. Suggestions/comments? Thanks! Reply
Hi, I intend to go to Gokarna. Can u suggest a place to stay? Did you stay in Gokarna itself? Peace Gopal Reply
those of you who want to stay in Om beach…therez a place called Namaste hotel at the entrance. Going down the Namaste trail will lead you to the first arc and you should be able to find at least 5 shacks (each shack consists of a min of 3-4 huts). A lil further will lead you to the second arc and here you should find 4-5 shacks. At the end of the second arc, therez Rama’s shack (owned by a sweet guy called Rama ofcourse). This is however if you’d like to stay in the OM beach itself. But I must warn you guys…itz highly unlikely that the local shack owners entertain INDIAN tourists who’d like to stay there. This will be a good test of your bargaining skills. Should cost you not more than Rs.50 per hut per day. Food/Beverages/Drinks/Weed etc. will be extra. :)))) Reply
hai my name is aravind i havent seen sucha paradise place in india atlist before u die u got to visit om beach u can find lord shivas favt stough as well u can rise ur kundalini NEVER MISS OM BEACH BOOM SHIVA TACK CARE THE BEST WAS PARADISE BEACH TOLLA Reply
Hey! Need info. on travel and stay for Om Beach. Can anyone help, please? Need best time of year as well! Thanks! Reply
i had been to om beach and kudle beach in the summer of 2004 with my wife and 5 year old dauhter.it was deserted.we had lunch at om namaste.we did not venture to 1/2 moon beach.however there seems to be another way to pardise beach.had gone part of the way but had to turn back due to fading light. Reply
youve got a sweet blog!! Things aren’t always as they appear from a distance, you’ve got to go close, see, touch, taste and feel them to understand. For more…. The Integral The place where Life is the curve integrated over various elements that we see in and around us. Reply
hello all !! first off… gr8 blog!! my frens an I are planning a trip to GOK ..2007 march 16,17,18,19…. well jus wondering.. if any of u ll know about the trains to gokarna from bangalore!!! Reply
I had a bad exp in swaswara resort. the receptionist was taking to me very cheaply without adressing properly just because I am Indian. “our prices are in Euro’s n resort is not for you indian was what she was saying. thought i was willing to pay what ever the f.k..g price they had. the resort SUCKS. Reply
Any Tourist who wants to go to gokarna can contact me. Am a local man born and brought up in mumbai. Every two months i stay in gokarna ferry in tourist from all over the world. its better to go for cheap accommodating and enjoy trekking. To go to Aum beach just trekk rather than rick or any mode. Reply