Om Beach

If there is anything that is more popular than Gokarna in Gokarna, it has to be Om Beach. It is a nice 6 km drive over the hills with splendid views from Gokarna town to Om beach. The road winds its way past the open grasslands and ends where the expansive Arabian Sea frames itself with long sandy stretches and rocky outcrops. Renowned for its Om shaped appearance, this beach is a favourite of travellers, backpackers and hippies. Though geographically it is two coves adjacent to each other, the inverted Om design is why it is popular for. The aerial view of the beach from one of the hills shows the Om symbol quite beautifully.
It is a very long beach with rocks jutting out and serenity at its best. Climb any of those rocks and gaze at the gorgeous Arabian Sea in oblivion as the sun sets down the horizon. Alternately, one can take an adventurous catamaran ride to those salty waters with any of the fishermen.

One is sure to bump into sun burnt hippies, red robe clad Buddhist monks, European backpackers, yoga enthusiasts and Indian nomads strolling on this beautiful beach. With numerous shacks and cafes, this is the beach where foreign travellers head to escape the crowds of Goa. The most well known shack on Om Beach is Namaste Cafe, which has been carved out on a rock. A visit to Gokarna without a glimpse of the Om is an absolute crime.
It is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in Gokarna, lined with shacks on the sides offering cheap accommodation and restaurants with exotic menus. Namaste Cafe is one of the popular restaurants here. There is a bunch of fun water sports activities available on the beach, including speed boats, surfing etc. Resorts near Om beach are the perfect places to drop your bags and enjoy a soothing vacation with friends and loved ones. Goa airport is the nearest airport from the beach. It is also well connected by the bus network. One more important thing about this beach, you can also explore many places around it. Kudle Beach is located a short walk away from Om Beach, and it also promises to compete with the latter in terms of scenic views and laid-back lifestyle.

Other beaches in the area include the Half Moon Beach and the Paradise Beach. Both these beaches are very secluded with scarce population and have to be reached by boat or ferry.