Paradise Beach

Situated seven km to the south of Pondicherry, Paradise Beach can be reached through a 20-minute boat ride via the tranquil backwaters in Chunnambar. The setting is picturesque—this is the point where the Chunnambar River meets the Bay of Bengal. The Chunnambar Boat House organises excursions on motor boats and paddle boats, as well as water sports like canoeing, kayaking and rowing. With clean sand and shallow waters, the beach is perfect for swimming and relaxing. There’s a small shack serving snacks and refreshments. A sand bar extends out into the sea, giving the beach an island-like appearance. You can easily spend a few hours at the beach and return with the last boat in the evening. Further south of Half Moon Beach lies the southernmost beach in Gokarna known as Paradise Beach. The trek from Half Moon Beach is a tough one over the rocks with the company of Arabian Sea. This is another secluded beach, which gets active only during the peak season and has minimal activity during the other half of the year. Paradise Beach is accessible only by a trek from Half Moon Beach or by a boat/ catamaran ride from other beaches. It was once the most preferred beach of the hippies when they first landed in Gokarna due to its raw surreal beauty and seclusion. Evenings on this beach are leisurely with delicious seafood served by the cafes with music gatherings.
The breathtaking sight of the Arabian Sea, the bright moon and twinkling stars are all that one has to look at while spending time on the Paradise Beach. It is also an ideal place for a dip in the blue waters and to work on your tan. Lined with numerous shacks and cafes, the intrusion of commercialisation has however slowly made this paradise vulnerable and may soon lose its charm in the years to come. Paradise beach Gokarna is accessible by two ways, first by boat. No water sports are available here but swimming in the calm waters can be fun for the ones who are trained enough to brave the sea waters. Second, one can take a hiking trip from Half Moon beach. Though not a long trek, this hike is a bit tricky and you need to be careful. A Paradise beach vacation means you will have everything in one shot – trekking, sailing and nature trail. When it comes to Paradise beach accommodation, camping is perhaps the best option. A secluded beach away from the hustle bustle of city life,