The Alternative Goa

Hibernating through December and January on one of the beaches of the sleepy little Indian town of Gokarna, Karnataka, is still a good way to make it through winter. Basecamp is lovely Kudle Beach. It comes with daily flea market and sunset Kirtan by the water, modern beach pilgrims from Bangalore and lately meat and alcohol in the restaurants. Times are a-changing…

Magic timeKudle beach, Gokarna, Karnataka, in the early morning hours.

Sunset over the seaAlways spectacular

Only goats in paradise

Half Moon Beach

Exploring the coast line

Local BreakfastSouthern Indian delights: some sort of rice cake called Idli, coconut sauce, masala chai. Yumm.

Local TouristsMore and more Indians discover the sea in the past few years. Especially on the weekends they come over from nearby Bangalore. Mom here, has sea contact for the first time in her life - a moment worth remembering for the whole family!

Ommmm Beach, another jewel just round the corner.

Local Supply Chain Management.

This. Beach in India.