What to expect
Highlights
- A broad, laid-back crescent beach.
- Sunsets, yoga and beach cafés.
- The cliff walk linking town and Om Beach.
Kudle Beach
Kudle (Kudlee) Beach is a wide crescent of sand between Gokarna town and Om Beach, reached by a short walk over the headland. It is a mellow, low-key beach favoured by long-stay travellers.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseGokarna
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseGokarna
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typebeach
Time needed2 to 3 hours.
Kudle (Kudlee) Beach is a wide crescent of sand between Gokarna town and Om Beach, reached by a short walk over the headland. It is a mellow, low-key beach favoured by long-stay travellers.
Backed by simple guesthouses and cafés, it is known for its sunsets, yoga and unhurried pace.
Visiting
Kudle Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; sunsets
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kudle Beach
~20-min cliff walk from Gokarna town, or auto + steps
Steep cliff steps and sea currents — take care; carry cash.
Getting around Kudle Beach
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kudle Beach
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Getting there
How to visit
- A ~20-minute cliff walk from Gokarna town, or a short auto ride to the top and steps down.
- Swim with care; carry cash as card facilities are limited, and mind the cliff steps at night.
Distance by road
- Panaji (Goa)100 km
- Hubballi165 km
- Udupi175 km
- Mangaluru270 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; sunsets are the highlight.
Weather in Kudle BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Kudle Beach
Sunrise6:17 am
Sunset7:00 pm
Golden hour best light6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Blue hour after sunset7:00 pm–7:25 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 288°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 45%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Steep cliff steps and sea currents — take care walking in and swimming.
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When is the best time to visit Kudle Beach?
October to February; sunsets are the highlight.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kudle Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kudle Beach?
A ~20-minute cliff walk from Gokarna town, or a short auto ride to the top and steps down. Swim with care; carry cash as card facilities are limited, and mind the cliff steps at night.
How much time do I need for Kudle Beach?
2 to 3 hours.
What else is near Kudle Beach?
Nearby you can pair Om Beach (1.5 km), Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna (1.7 km), Half Moon Beach (2.0 km), Paradise Beach (2.6 km).
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Image credits
- Kudle Beach:Happyshopper, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5