What to expect
Highlights
- The most secluded Gokarna beach.
- The scenic boat approach.
- Clear water for a swim away from the crowds.
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach (also called Full Moon Beach) is the most remote of the Gokarna beaches, reached by boat from Om Beach or a long cliff trek beyond Half Moon.
Practical guide
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Typebeach
Nearest baseGokarna
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day including boats
EntryFree
Places to visit7→An isolated stretch of sand and rock, it long drew campers and free spirits; camping is now restricted, so most visit for the day and return by boat.
Getting there
How to visit
- By boat from Om Beach, or a long cliff trek via Half Moon; arrange the return boat in advance.
- There are no facilities — carry water and food; camping/overnight stays are restricted, so plan a day trip and confirm the last boat.
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; not reachable by boat in the rough monsoon sea.
Weather in Paradise BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Paradise Beach
Sunrise6:24 am
Sunset6:11 pm
Golden hour best light5:11 pm–6:11 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:11 pm–6:36 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 44%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
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
- No facilities and restricted camping — carry your own water and food, take litter out, and confirm the return boat.
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Paradise Beach in pictures
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Top experiences around Gokarna
6 more places around Gokarna. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
templeMahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
3.6 km · ~9 min by auto
An ancient Shiva temple at Gokarna enshrining the Atmalinga, one of the most sacred lingas in South India (a "Dakshina Kashi") — a classic Dravidian temple by the sea and the centre of the Maha Shivaratri car festival.
beachGokarna Beach
4.7 km · ~12 min by auto
The long town beach in front of Gokarna, used by pilgrims for ritual bathing and by visitors for a relaxed shore walk; the starting point of the cliff trail to the quieter southern beaches.
beachOm Beach
1.3 km · 16 min walk
A beach curved into the shape of the Om (ॐ) symbol south of Gokarna — the most popular of the town’s beaches, with shacks, water sports and a laid-back scene.
beachKudle Beach
2.6 km · ~7 min by auto
A crescent of sand between Gokarna town and Om Beach, reached by a short cliff walk — a mellow backpacker favourite for sunsets and yoga.
beachHalf Moon Beach
720 m · 9 min walk
A small half-moon cove reached by a cliff trek or boat beyond Om Beach — quiet and secluded, with just a few shacks.
heritageMirjan Fort
9.2 km · ~15 min by cab
A laterite-stone fort near Kumta on the Aghanashini estuary, with high bastions and stepped wells amid greenery, linked to the 16th-century pepper-trading queen Chennabhairadevi.
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Paradise Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; in-season boats
Best timeOctober to February; no boats in the rough monsoon
Entry: Free (boat charged)
Getting here
How to reach Paradise Beach
Boat from Om Beach, or a long cliff trek via Half Moon
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Paradise Beach
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Paradise Beach
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Paradise Beach
beachHalf Moon Beach
A small half-moon cove reached by a cliff trek or boat beyond Om Beach — quiet and secluded, with just a few shacks.
720 m · 9 min walk · straight linebeachOm Beach
A beach curved into the shape of the Om (ॐ) symbol south of Gokarna — the most popular of the town’s beaches, with shacks, water sports and a laid-back scene.
1.3 km · 16 min walk · straight linebeachKudle Beach
A crescent of sand between Gokarna town and Om Beach, reached by a short cliff walk — a mellow backpacker favourite for sunsets and yoga.
2.6 km · ~7 min by auto · straight line
backwaterAghanashini Estuary
The Ramsar-listed mangrove estuary where the un-dammed Aghanashini river meets the sea — rich in bivalve fisheries, birdlife and boat backwaters.
2.9 km · ~7 min by auto · straight linetempleMahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
An ancient Shiva temple at Gokarna enshrining the Atmalinga, one of the most sacred lingas in South India (a "Dakshina Kashi") — a classic Dravidian temple by the sea and the centre of the Maha Shivaratri car festival.
3.6 km · ~9 min by auto · straight linebeachGokarna Beach
The long town beach in front of Gokarna, used by pilgrims for ritual bathing and by visitors for a relaxed shore walk; the starting point of the cliff trail to the quieter southern beaches.
4.7 km · ~12 min by auto · straight lineheritageMirjan Fort
A laterite-stone fort near Kumta on the Aghanashini estuary, with high bastions and stepped wells amid greenery, linked to the 16th-century pepper-trading queen Chennabhairadevi.
9.2 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
islandBasavaraja Durga Island
A 17th-century sea-fort island off the Honnavar coast built by the Keladi Nayakas / Vijayanagara — ruined ramparts and a lighthouse, reached by boat.
23.8 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
waterfallVibhooti Falls
A multi-tier limestone waterfall in the forests of Ankola taluk near Yana, often paired with the Yana rock spires.
24.7 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
trekYana
A pair of towering black karst rock spires — the Bhairaveshwara and Mohini shikharas — rising from dense Sahyadri forest, a pilgrimage and trekking spot with a Shiva shrine in a cave at the base.
25.9 km · ~43 min by cab · straight lineB
Benne Hole Falls
Place
waterfallBenne Hole Falls
A multi-tier forest waterfall ~25 km from Siddapur reached by a trek — its name means “butter pool”, for the milky look of its water.
30.9 km · ~52 min by cab · straight line
waterfallApsarakonda Falls
A tiered waterfall dropping into a pool near Honnavar, paired with an adjacent beach and a clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple.
34.0 km · ~57 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Paradise Beach is
Good to know
Paradise Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Paradise Beach?
October to February; not reachable by boat in the rough monsoon sea.
What are the entry fee and timings at Paradise Beach?
Entry: Free (boat charged). Timings: Daylight; in-season boats.
How do I reach Paradise Beach?
By boat from Om Beach, or a long cliff trek via Half Moon; arrange the return boat in advance. There are no facilities — carry water and food; camping/overnight stays are restricted, so plan a day trip and confirm the last boat.
How much time do I need for Paradise Beach?
Half a day including boats.
What else is near Paradise Beach?
Nearby you can pair Half Moon Beach (720 m), Om Beach (1.3 km), Kudle Beach (2.6 km), Aghanashini Estuary (2.9 km).
Read before you go
Paradise Beach guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Paradise Beach itself yet. These cover Gokarna and the wider district, with separate journeys between stops.
Around Gokarna
These guides explore Gokarna and the surrounding area. Choose a visit that fits your interests, allowing separately for travel between stops.
Heritage guide
Mirjan Fort: Laterite Walls, Pepper Routes and a Monsoon Visit
6 min read · Read →
Story
The Coastal Karnataka Road Trip: Gokarna to Mangaluru
9 min read · Read →
Karnataka-wide guides & itineraries
Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Karnataka.
Image credits
Photographs: Sourabh.biswas003, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sourabh.biswas003 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.