Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka, India Sep 9, 2026

Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka, India

When people think of South India, they often picture spice trade routes, classical music, folk dances and a coastline that has connected India with the world for centuries. Follow that coastline west into Karnataka and you"ll reach a quieter stop near Ankola: Gabit Keni Beach. Life here revolves around the Arabian Sea, with fishing boats setting out before dawn and returning with the day"s catch.

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