What to expect
Highlights
- A secluded half-moon cove.
- A quiet, few-shacks escape.
- The trek/boat approach beyond Om Beach.
Half Moon Beach
Half Moon Beach is a small, half-moon-shaped cove tucked beyond Om Beach, reached only by a cliff trek or a short boat ride. It is quiet and secluded, with just a handful of shacks.
Practical guide
Plan Half Moon Beach
Typebeach
Nearest baseGokarna
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours including the walk
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseGokarna
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typebeach
Time needed2 to 3 hours including the walk.
Half Moon Beach is a small, half-moon-shaped cove tucked beyond Om Beach, reached only by a cliff trek or a short boat ride. It is quiet and secluded, with just a handful of shacks.
It is a place to escape the crowds — a swim, a hammock and a simple meal by the sea — best combined with the walk on to Paradise Beach.
Visiting
Half Moon Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; boats seasonal
Best timeOctober to February; no boats in the monsoon
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Half Moon Beach
Cliff trek or boat from Om Beach
A remote cove with little infrastructure — carry water, watch the tide, return before dark.
Getting there
How to visit
- Trek over the cliffs from Om Beach (~30–40 minutes) or take a boat from Om Beach.
- Carry water and cash; the trail is exposed and there are few facilities, so return before dark.
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; boats and shacks stop in the monsoon.
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Visitor notes
- A remote cove with little infrastructure — carry water, watch the tide, and do not trek the cliffs after dark.
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Half Moon Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Half Moon Beach?
October to February; boats and shacks stop in the monsoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Half Moon Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight; boats seasonal. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Half Moon Beach?
Trek over the cliffs from Om Beach (~30–40 minutes) or take a boat from Om Beach. Carry water and cash; the trail is exposed and there are few facilities, so return before dark.
How much time do I need for Half Moon Beach?
2 to 3 hours including the walk.
What else is near Half Moon Beach?
Nearby you can pair Om Beach (610 m), Paradise Beach (720 m), Kudle Beach (2.0 km), Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna (3.2 km).
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Image credits
- Half Moon Beach:Sourabh.biswas003, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0