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

When people think of South India, they often picture spice 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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