GOKARNA DIARIES: AUG'14 - Part XVI

THE KUDLE BEACH

Located about 3 km from the Om Beach, the Kudle Beach is Gokarna's second most popular beach. In fact, this shore is more popular with the Indian tourists. Like the Om Beach, there are some small resorts and cafes here. It is also quite accessible; the road leads to a descent which is not very steep. The beach is just hardly 5 minutes walk from the road. The pathway which is lined by vegetation and a small stream flowing through the rocks, gives the place an exotic feel.

The beach is long and narrow, much like the other beaches along the Arabian. When we reached the place, it started raining heavily. I remember coming here in 2004 when we had come to the temple town for Anna's (my paternal grandfather) last rites. On that occasion, we had visited a resort on the beach which was run by a local and his Spanish wife. This time around, the sea was rough and had encroached most of the beach. The winds were blowing at very high speeds. We spent about 15 minutes here and then left for Gokarna.

The Kudle Beach as seen from the road

The green fields, the palms, the Ghats, the beach and the sea... the Arabian coast as I know it

The Sea at Kudle

The Arabian in fury

The palms had a difficult time withstanding the winds

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GOKARNA DIARIES: AUG'14 - Part VII

FUN ON THE BEACH

After having Masala tea in the evening, our plan was to walk to the Kudle Beach which is about three kilometers from the Om Beach. We left Namaste Cafe at 5:00 pm in the evening. We had hardly covered any distance when it began to rain heavily and in a matter of minutes we were completely drenched. However, we continued to walk in the hope that the Rain Gods would reward us for our determination. We walked for over a kilometer and there was no respite from the heavy downpour. Disappointed, we went back to our hotel. All along the way, a dog which Bhabi named as 'Lakshya', kept following us. After coming back, I went to a canteen near the beach to get some biscuits so that we could feed it. Unfortunately, the canteen was not operational and we would not see that wonderful dog again. Frankly, if there is one regret I have from the trip, it has to be that I could not feed Lakshya.

Ironically, the rains stopped once we were back on the Om beach. After changing, we spent rest of the evening walking along the coast line. By this time, there were several people on the beach. While some locals were fishing, the tourists were having a great time playing in the waters of the Arabian which by now had calmed down, well almost. Amongst them was this one small boy, who I guess was visually impaired. The sheer joy on his face as he stepped into the sea was magical.

We went for dinner early, at 7:00 pm and retired to our room by ten that night. After all, it had been an eventful day and all of us were tired.

Shiv Linga in stone

Bhabi. strikes a pose

Chai Chappa Chai, Panio Mein Cheete Udati Hui Ladki

Reflections

The Arabian which was in rage earlier...

...had calmed down by now

Leaving behind some memories on sand

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