If you’d like to beach bum at a place that’s a lot like Goa but is more easygoing, then hop by to Gokarna. At the pilgrim town’s popular Kudle or Om Beaches, you can spend many an hour sipping a cold beer at seaside shacks. For a more secluded experience, you can escape to nearby Halfmoon and Paradise Beaches. Accommodation is limited to basic hotels or cabins by the beach.
Driving Time: 8.5 hours (approx.)
Nearest Airport: Dabolim, Goa