Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka Sept 9, 2026

Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka

When people think of South India, they often picture spice trade routes, classical music, folk traditions and a coastline shaped by centuries of maritime life. Follow Karnataka"s Arabian Sea coast to the quieter shores of Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, where fishing remains part of everyday life.

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