Om Beach - Karnataka - ಓಂ ಬೀಚ್

Co-ordinates	14.529086, 74.338303
State	Karnataka
Nearby Stations	Konkan
Nearby Places	Kumta, Ankola
Other Langauge Names	Hindi: ओम बीच कर्नाटक Kannada: ಓಂ ಬೀಚ್

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The Om Beach and the Kutle Beach nearby to Gokarna ( Literally meaning the cow's ear, this town is formed by the ear-shaped confluence of two riversbelief is also that the place derives its name due to Shiva emerging from the ears of the cow., are worth a visit.) Gokarna is famous for the`Atmalinga' in the ancient temple here. According to legend, Lord Ganapati tricked Ravana into putting down the Linga after a long penance. But Ravana was unable to lift the Linga from the ground again. And ever since, the Linga came to be known as Mahabala.

The idyllic Om beach lies about 90 km south of Goa, and is so named because seen from above, the beach resembles the Hindu 'Om' symbol; two arcs of sandy beach separated by a rocky outcrop. Om beach is reached on foot from Gokarn by crossing a rocky headland and passing Cudle beach. Further to the south are Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach. Om beach The nearby town of Gokarn (also spelt as Gokarna or Gokaran) is one of Hinduism's most sacred sites in South India. Om beach, Gokarna, Karnataka.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

The place can be visited all the year round. During monsoons. October to February would be ideal.

Travel Direction

Location

This is on the Karavali Coast, 37 km from Kumta.

Distance

486 km North West of Bangalore

Route

Take NH4 to Tumkur then NH206 to Honnavar via Arsikere, Shimoga, Sagar and Talguppa. NH17 to, Gokarna via Kumta.
Om and Kudle beaches are also easily reached on foot via a coastal path that you can join either behind Ganapti Temple or, closer to the beach, next to the small cliff top temple at the end of the road running parallel to the coast between Mahalaxmi and Prema restaurants. Auto rickshaw drivers charge 100 rupees to Kudle and double to Om. From Om, it takes around half an hour to reach Half Moon Beach on foot and the same again to Paradise Beach, the future venue of Om Beach Resort�s boat tours and barbecues.