What to expect
Highlights
- The most secluded Gokarna beach.
- The scenic boat approach.
- Clear water for a swim away from the crowds.
Paradise Beach
The most remote of the Gokarna beaches (also called Full Moon), reached by boat or a long cliff trek — an isolated stretch popular for camping where permitted. This beach guide is organized from Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around Paradise Beach.
Practical guide
Plan Paradise Beach
Typebeach
Nearest baseGokarna
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day including boats
EntryFree (boat charged)
Nearest town/baseGokarna
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typebeach
Time neededHalf a day including boats.
The most remote of the Gokarna beaches (also called Full Moon), reached by boat or a long cliff trek — an isolated stretch popular for camping where permitted. This beach guide is organized from Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around 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.
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.
Visiting
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
No facilities and restricted camping — carry water/food, take litter out, confirm the return 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.
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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 — 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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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).
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Image credits
- Paradise Beach:Sourabh.biswas003, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0