Factsheet

Getting there

The nearest airport is Goa's Dabolim Airport (fairly well-connected internationally), which is 170 km away.
Mangalore Airport is 240 km away.

The nearest rail station is Gokarna Road, on the Konkan railway. It is a scenic train ride linking Mumbai (Bombay) to the major cities of Kerala, including Cochin and Trivandrum.

Seasons

Jan - Mar: These months are cool (well, 28-34 C) and dry.
Apr - May: Peak summer.
June - Aug: These are the Monsoon (rainy) months. For those seeking Ayurveda, this is considered extremely good weather for healing.
Sept - Dec: A pleasant and dry period, usually the main tourist season.

Accommodation

Accommodation at SwaSwara consists of 24 self-contained Villas, built in the local Konkan style, featuring air -conditioning, modern plumbing and most other mod cons you'd expect.

Cuisine

Fresh fish, shellfish and other seafood, based on seasonal variants and the catch of the day. These are accompanied with fresh produce from the local farms and a selection of Indian wines

Things to Do

There are extensive Yoga, Pranayama and meditation facilities, with individual attention from qualified yoga teachers.

SwaSwara has an Ayurveda centre, where you can try out a variety of massages and other therapies.
Then there are the charms of Om beach, and a number of other beaches that are a short boat ride away. The temple town of Gokarna and Gokarna beach make for fascinating day excursions.