Butterfly Beach, Goa

Far from the hip and happening beaches, pubs, hotels and famous tourist attractions of North Goa, at the extreme southern point lies the secluded Butterfly Beach. A marvel of nature with huge rocky hills surrounding it on two sides and the third covered by a dense forest, the beach is preferably accessible from the Arabian sea. A ferry from the nearest two more well known beaches, Angoda and Palolem drops the tourists right at the beach. 

Serene, calm and crystal clear green waters of the Arabian sea attracts the type of the beach lovers who prefer the tranquility and peace of nature along with the picturesque view of the vast undulating waters, the setting sun, sightings of dolphins, butterflies, boat rides, photography and solitude specially by the honeymoon couples. 

Where is it - At a distance of 37 kms south of Mormugao

How to reach : 

By Road - 

• From Agonda via MDR49 

• From Palolem via MDR49 

There are a couple of drop points from where one has to trek through dense forest as four wheelers cannot go further due to no roadway till the beach.

Even the two - wheelers have to cross rocky and uneven trails and still stop at about a distance of 500 meters from the beach.

By Sea - Take a ferry either from Agonda beach or Palolem beach 

Minimum ferry fare - ₹ 1000 onwards per person ( Bargaining for a group discount can be done with the ferry service )

What to do - Swimming, Rock climbing, Trekking, Photography, Boating to see the dolphins, watch the beautiful sun setting in the unending Arabian sea

When to go - November to March

Seasons to avoid - Monsoon and Summer; high tide times

Hours to visit - Early morning till the sunset; only during the low tides ( 9am to 5pm ) 

Pet friendly - Yes

Named after the thousands of monarch butterflies that would appear on the hillside trees during the blooming season, the beach is among the lesser known and visited by the tourists to the extremely popular tourist state of Goa. Reaching it is a bit of a struggle as it is surrounded by rocky mountains and forest that one has to cross on foot. The four-wheelers can access only till the Channel Drive beyond which one has to climb the ramp / stairs and then climb down over the rocky terrain surrounding the beach on two sides. The third access point is via the forest that requires trekking for about one hour through a trail. However, there are no sign boards indicating the direction and one can get lost or discouraged by the presence of wildlife. Taking along an experienced trekker or a guide is recommended. There is no provision for tourists such as restrooms, eateries, lifeguards etc. However it is a delight for sea - lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, solitude seeking families and couples, adventure junkies and nature lovers. Moreover the sighting of the massive dolphins along with other sea life is an added attraction.

Pictures source - www.traveltriangle.com

Wigwam, Goa's Hidden Gem

Goa is one of the top tourist destinations in India with both domestic and international visitors making a beeline for the state on every occasion; be it the school holidays, long weekends, the monsoons, various festivals, Christmas and the New year. Of the two clearly different South and North Goa preferences, the northern part is more tourist friendly with most of the attractions to lure visitors looking for a typical fun holiday as compared to the more peaceful and subdued southern Goa. However, in spite of being heavily crowded with discos, cafes, resorts, hotels and the popular beaches there is an oasis of serenity and calm right at a 10 minutes distance from the well known and hugely popular Mandrem beach. 

Wigwamgoa is a unique place located amidst the green forests in the style of the Native American tents called Tipi literally meaning a conical cloth covered structure supported by wooden poles. Apart from the Tipis they have totally modern furnished wooden cottages and apartments with all creature comforts. The place is exceptionally designed making use of its forest location with even the bathrooms having palm trees growing inside with most furnishings made of wood or cane. The decor is mind blowingly beautiful with unique artifacts made of cane, leaves or wood , white and serene colors adorning the walls as well as the tipis and the bedsheets. The use of contrasting red and blue makes it eye pleasing. The tipis and the wooden cottages lie amongst the lush greenery with individual meandering paths. The whole luxurious set up has been cleverly designed around the natural beauty of the palm trees and other foliage with the cafe, chill out zones, yoga shala surrounded by dense trees and built using wooden planks. Yet the setting is ultra luxurious with all modern comforts and amenities to make the guest experience the best of both worlds. 

Unique Offerings include outdoor yoga shala from world renowned yoga masters, meditation, tropical gardens, health food cafe, chill out areas, healing tipi, sweat lounge ceremonies, raw food workshops, Cacao ceremonies, shared massage center, art and music festivals, breath work, home cooked organic meals, vegan meals, reiki, deep tissue massage etc 

Amenities include fully equipped kitchenette, AC apartments, king sized beds, en suite bathrooms that are open to the sky, toiletries, towels, hot showers, bathrobes, 24 hour security, WiFi, access to yoga shala, daily housekeeping, parking, cafe and workshops, cycling, nature walks etc

Accommodation

1. Tipi

2. Jungle Lounge

3. Wooden Cottage 

4. Raj Villa Apartment

5. Namaste Jungle Apartment

6. Leopards Lair Apartment

7. Captain's Corner Apartment

Tariff ( Taxes Exclusive )

Starts from ₹5000 onwards up to ₹8000 depending on various factors like the accommodation, weekdays, weekends, availability, public holidays etc

Meals are not included. No charges for extra cot. 

Food Provision ( Veg, Vegan, Non Veg ) :-

Wigwam Cafe - 8 am to 12 noon. Serves fruits, smoothies, homemade breads among other healthy fare

Wigwam Pizzeria - 7 pm to 10 pm. Serves a variety of veg and non veg pizzas

English Roast Dinner is available from 2 pm to 7 pm on Sundays with cocktails and DJ night.

Suffice to say that it is the perfect place for detoxification of the body and mind, smack in the middle of the jungle with most North Goa tourist attractions within walking or cycling distance of this uber luxury retreat.

Contact Information -

252, Dandos Wada

Pernem, Goa, India

Phone number : 7796410921

Email address : wigwamgoa@gmail.com

Website : https://www.wigwamgoa.com

Pictures source - The website

Karwar Beach - Karnataka

The Karwar Beach is a wonderful beach located in the North Kannada district. The best place for nature lovers who love sand, sea and sun. Karwar is a historical town too with lot many pilgrim centres. The river Kali meets the Arabian sea in Karwar. The name Karwar was spelled and pronounced by the British as they had difficulty in pronouncing Karwad.
The scenic beauty of the Karwar Beach was the inspiration for Rabindranath Tagore to write his first play in 1916.
Karwar beach is lined with small virgin islands all along the coast.  The beach line is drenched with sun and waves. The swaying palm and silver sand offer a perfect holiday and romantic location.

Though this beach is located in the state of Karnataka, it can be reached faster from Goa. The entire ride through road transport is picturesque. Karwar beach is at a distance of 1.5kms from the bus stand. The beach of Karwar is quite close to Goa beaches, still it is different from the Goan beaches. It is better not to be in the beach after 9.30pm.
The best time to visit Karwar beach is between September and May. 

Ullal Beach - Manglore

Ullal Beach is located 5km away from Mangalore, Karnataka.  The stretch of the beach is 320 km towards Arabian Sea.

About Ullal Town

Ullal town belongs to 15th century and has monuments which are built during the Portugese time.

There are many place you would like to visit when you are in the Ullal town, Mangalore.

• Somanatheshwara Temple and
• St. Sebastian Church
• Ofcourse the exhotic Beaches in town.

People come here from all across the state and country to spend quality time and special moments.

There is good hospitality and beach cottages available in the town.

Some other attraction in and around Mangalore are:

• Kadri Temple
• Mangaladevi Temple
• Venkataramana Temple
• Gokarnatheshwara Temple
• Manjunatha Temple
• Durga Parameshwari Temple
• Subramanya Temple
• Sultan Battery
• Suratkal Beach
• Mangalore Beach

Chowara Beach Kerala

A long wide beach with a powdery white sand, the Chowara Beach close to Kovalam Beach, Kerala, is a best place for nature lovers. It is a virgin beach. Gives a picturesque view of gorgeous greens and one can listen to the whispering breeze and the murmuring sea. Those who wish to take up a long holiday in the beach side of Kerala combined with Ayurveda and Yoga therapy can choose this beach.

Along the coast of the Chowara beach one can see a line of coconut tree which conceals a fishing village and a old church. The beach is very ideal for water sports and one can see foreign tourists taking sunbath all through the year.

One can also visit Vizhinjam harbour which is another tourist attraction. One can vist Aazhimala Shiva Temple too. The beach is 20kms from Trivandram town and is 9 kms away from Kovalam Beach.

                                           View of Chowara Beach Kerala.

Radha Nagar Beach - Havelock

Radhanagar Beach

Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island is one of the well-known beaches of Andaman Nicobar Islands. Being located quite away from the main city gives it prime importance. One can find it to be favorite among visitors who flock around the Radhanagar Beach for some privacy which is definitely needed to watch the spell bound beauty of this beach.

Sunset

I believe the quietness and this serenity is what attracts the visitors to the Radhanagar Beach. One also gets to see much of flora and fauna surrounding this beach. Additionally there's much more to do on Radhanagar Beach which includes large variety of water sports like snorkelling, swimming, motor sports and much more than one could imagine.Not to miss, the Sunsets!! Simply amazing.