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Go Karna: A spiritual town with four beautiful but not so easily accessible beaches. Om Beach is what you see in the picture above and it acquires its name as it is shaped like the "Uu"in ॐ; and can be reached via Namaste Cafe, although it is a slight trek.
We found a really tranquil little cafe called Rasta Cafe
perched at the furthest end of Om Beach. We ordered our 35 rupee local chilled beers
and watched the tides washed the shore till the sky was lit by a full moon and
an odd hundred stars. It was just so peaceful. If you trekked on the hill up
ahead you would reach Paradise beach. Kudle Beach was another beach close by
but again you had to either trek to the beach or take boats. Unfortunately,
since the rains had already arrived in the Karnatak region and the waters were
rough, we couldn’t take boats to the other beaches.
But two days at the
picturesque Om beach surrounded by hills were certainly well spent. And we spent a lazy day in Palolem (South Goa)
during this spontaneous road trip. The sudden showers were a pleasant bonus.
And it seems we brought the rains with us on the trip back home to the mad,
colourful and ever-bustling Mumbai city.
More locations on the Konkan coast have now been added to my
list, besides Karwar and Tarkali.
To the sun, sand, sea and cheap beer and bursts of showers
of happiness and yes, more travel. Cheers.
May 30, 2013 at 3:45 AM
Glad you traveled here...we would hang out here in our college days..some mad parties and chilled in peace...beautifully written and stunning pictures...Thanks for sharing
May 30, 2013 at 4:37 AM
Thanks for the regular feedback Luke :) It is really motivating.
It is such a beautiful place, hoping to do more of the Konkan coast and a trip with you and Tash soon.