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01 Karnataka beaches to visit this summer
The beaches of Karnataka are relatively less explored and less crowded. Now, with summer approaching fast, here is a list of beaches that you can visit when in Karnataka to beat the summer heat.
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02 Gokarna Beaches
Located at around 130 kms away from Margao, this small Karnataka town has four of India’s most pristine and secluded beaches. When here, you will find a lot of things to do and see that it will be really difficult to sit idle on Gokarna beach. Once you are done with all the activities, stroll the beach to soak in the majestic view of the Arabian Sea.
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03 Karwar
Located at the confluence of Kali River and Arabian Sea in the southern state of Karnataka, this beach is famed for its abundance of water activities, unspoilt surroundings, and featuring nature in its purest form. Perfect spot for romantics, it’s also one of the most popular beaches in Karnataka where you can choose to unwind with less crowd and minimal distraction.
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04 Murudeshwar
It’s another major tourist attraction, which boasts of serene ambience made up of tall coconut trees, and hillocks in the background. The water here is cool, whereas strong currents frequent the shores whenever there is high tide. If you want to have some fun, try scuba diving, then you can also visit the temple and local market to further explore the area.
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05 Maravanthe
Famed for being one of the most beautiful beaches of Karnataka, the shoreline of this beach runs alongside the National Highway 17. While on one side, you witness the gentle waves of Arabian Sea crashing at the shore, the other side boasts of the Kodachadri Hills forming its beautiful backdrop.
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06 Kaup Beach
Kaup’s long sandy beaches that offer a scenic panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, is a must visit during the summers. You can reach this spot without any hassles as you will find numerous buses plying between Udupi and Mangalore, and one can reach there in an hour’s time by road.
