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West Coast Fiesta

Manipal, Scholar's party paradise

  • Constructed with an aim to connect the two shores on the Swarna river, Kemmannu Hanging Bridge has become a tourist spot over the past decade.+ 6
  • The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.
  • Kundadri is a hill (826 mt) with dense forests in the Western Ghats located in Shimoga District Karnataka State, India.It is 70 km from Udupi city.
  • West Coast Fiesta
ritik65773
by ritik65773
About Me:I'm an avid traveller and a student who likes to be on the go and this pandemic has provided me just the opportunity to expand my horizon. read more

AsiaIndia65 days / January - February - March 2019

Highs & Lows

Rocky beaches and young vibrant crowd.

Humid weather

Itinerary Overview

Manipal is a town near Udupi, located 5.6 kilometres from the centre of the city in Udupi district of the state of Karnataka.

This lovely coastal town is the home of Manipal academy of higher education. It stands off the shores and the rocky surroundings of the malabar coast in south India.

  • 30 Nights: Manipal
    for its young energy
  • 5 Nights: Gokarna
    Beach Hopping at Gokarna
  • 30 Nights: Goa
    The relaxed vibe of Goa
Manipal - for its young energy
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Manipal for its young energy

Manipal - for its young energy - Constructed with an aim to connect the two shores on the Swarna river, Kemmannu Hanging Bridge has become a tourist spot over the past decade.
Constructed with an aim to connect the two shores on the Swarna river, Kemmannu Hanging Bridge has become a tourist spot over the past decade.
Manipal - for its young energy - The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.
The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.
Manipal - for its young energy - Kundadri is a hill (826 mt) with dense forests in the Western Ghats located in Shimoga District Karnataka State, India.It is 70 km from Udupi city.
Kundadri is a hill (826 mt) with dense forests in the Western Ghats located in Shimoga District Karnataka State, India.It is 70 km from Udupi city.

We took a bus to Manipal and reached in the wee hours of the day. I was accompanied by a friend from school.

After a long but relaxing journey we camped at a friend's place and went for breakfast.

However the benefits of being in a student city is there are lot of party places and we happen to be finding ourselves a lot at these places where you can meet scholars who are party goers from all around the world, along with fun there was always room for knowledge sharing although after a month I realised it was time for me to hit the north along the west coast.

Gokarna - Beach Hopping at Gokarna
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Gokarna Beach Hopping at Gokarna

Gokarna - Beach Hopping at Gokarna - null
Gokarna - Beach Hopping at Gokarna - null
Gokarna - Beach Hopping at Gokarna - null

Reached Gokarna by bus in the morning and crashed at the beach near our hostel as check in time was 11. After taking rest for  couple of hours I passed remaining time by playing football on the beach. Later I had lunch at Bhagwan cafe, the food was good. The very next day I was to go beach hopping so I decided to lay low and chill.

After Lunch, I left for the The Gokarna Beach trek.  We took a ferry ride to the paradise beach and started to hike along the coast. It is the best way to explore  Gokarna and experience its true beauty.

Arrived Half Moon Beach and met two Swedish girls and an American guy, they offered me a kombucha (Tea fermented using a symbiosis of bacteria and yeast) . After refreshments they showed me their campsite where we danced, drank, laughed.

The whole trail is easily identifiable and there are several graffiti and markers along the way.

Goa - The relaxed vibe of Goa
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Goa The relaxed vibe of Goa

Goa - The relaxed vibe of Goa - Sunset at Arambol Beach
Sunset at Arambol Beach
Goa - The relaxed vibe of Goa - Great food and ambience at Namastay hostel.
Great food and ambience at Namastay hostel.
Goa - The relaxed vibe of Goa - The Chapora Fort
The Chapora Fort

Reached in the morning by bus straight away I went to Arambol then checked in to La la land called Namahstay Hostel.

Apart from the beaches and the calmness Goa has a lot different to offer in the night as its nightlife is quite happening as being Shiva valley is one of the most popular party places in Goa. On most Tuesdays. Trance at Shiva Valley which often last all night long, Reggae at Riva and Techno At Rock Waters 

However having said all that the best which Goa has to offer is Undergoa as one the best techno parties happen here. It's not just a party it's an experience.

 

Q & A

  • What would you have changed?

    Nothing, Everything was amazing.

  • Anything go wrong during the trip?

    No

  • Restaurant recommendations?

    Namahstay Hostel, Goa Bhagwan Cafe, Gokarna

  • Tips you would give a friend?

    Pack lights

  • Packing tips?

    Party responsibly

  • Transportation Tips?

    Local busses, rental scooters

  • Any surprises?

    encountered a leopard at the western ghats.

Lodging