Om Beach
Two crescent-shaped bays joined in the form of the sacred Sanskrit symbol “ॐ”, making this Gokarna's most popular beach for swimming and sunsets.
Om Beach gets its name from two half-moon bays that join to form “ॐ”, the sacred symbol of Hinduism, and it is Gokarna's most popular beach. The northern stretch of sand is good for swimming, with banana boats, jet skis, and surf lessons on offer. The rocky headlands are excellent spots to watch the sunset, and beach-shack cafés and accommodation are concentrated here. A tuk-tuk from town takes about 15 minutes to reach the beach, or you can walk over the cliffs from Kudle Beach in about 30 minutes. During the monsoon season (June–September), waves are strong and drownings are common, so always follow the lifeguards' instructions.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Half Moon Beach
- Paradise Beach
- Kudle Beach
- Koti Teertha
- Maha Ganapati Temple
- Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Gokarna Main Beach
- Mirjan Fort