Beaches in Karnataka

Explore the coastal regions in Karnataka with its famous and not so famous beaches. There are a few beaches which are emerging as alternatives to popular spots like Goa.

View of the Om Beach at GokarnaKarnataka is blessed with over 300 km of pristine coastal stretch. Netrani Island of Uttara Kannada is well known for coral reefs. St. Mary's Island, a few kilometers from Udupi is famous for its basalt rock formations.

Karwar, in Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district is an underrated destination dotted with serene beaches and beautiful seas. Gokarna, close to Karwar, is also getting famous with trekkers and alternative beach seekers with its isolated beaches.

A feature of the beaches in Uttara Kannada district is that on one side you can see the mighty sea while on the other is the lust forests of the Western Ghats.

Along the coast of Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) district, you can find numerous beaches in Mangalore, Malpe, Maravanthe, Bhatkal, Murudeshwar, Kumta and other smaller beaches.

(photo by: monkeyimages) 

Find below a list of Coastal Karnataka's beach destinations:

• Mangalore
  
  Karnataka's port city, also has a lot of scenic beaches

• Karwar

  Unexplored beaches nestled between the forests of the Western Ghats 

• Gokarna

  A Hindu holy spot also famous for its Om beach and weary travelers from Goa 

• Murudeshwar

  Beach town known for the largest statue of Lord Shiva in the world

• Bhatkal

  Less visited by tourists, this small beach destination near Murudeshwar is good to getaway from the regular spots

• Kumta

  It is a tiny beach village, about an hour's drive from Karwar

• Malpe, Maravanthe and St. Mary's Island

  Located in Udupi district know for its world-famous Krishna temple