Kakolem Beach
Tigers’ beach in the south of Goa
Kakolem is a beach with two waterfalls, which makes it unique as there are no such beaches in India and very few elsewhere in the world where you can see waterfalls on the beach. Kakolem Beach in South Goa is away from the party noises. It’s a secluded paradise, a serene and quiet heaven for nature lovers. A true hidden gem, it is the place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Kakolem is 7 kilometers south from Cabo de Rama in the north and Cola Beach in the south. Margao, South Goa’s biggest city, is 29 kilometers away. Agonda Beach is the closest popular tourist attraction.
It is also sometimes called Tiger Beach. Many locals claim that it used to be a place to hunt tigers. But this is just a myth, as the beach is surrounded by tall mountains, which is not the usual terrain for tigers. However, there is a thick forest that covers the beach. The forest has many palm trees. The surrounding hills, forest, the small bay, clean water, and serene beach, makes it one of Goa’s most scenic places.
The beach remains deserted as it is not easy to reach this place. You have to take a boat or trek through the hilly and forested terrain. But thankfully, Kakolem has remained such a serene and peaceful place. There are many rocks in the water, so swimming is best avoided.
How to Reach Kakolem Beach
Reaching the beach can be tricky because of the tall hills that surround it. Take Route 49 from the Marmagao side to reach the Cola neighborhood. Turn right from the Vagon bus stop and keep driving. Cross the Concoi restaurant and keep driving to reach the Kakolem View Point. You will have to trek from here. You have to walk down many craggy steps for 10 minutes to reach the beach. The trail becomes muddy just before the beach.
From the south, take the same route to reach the view point. Just remember to turn left from the bus stop. You will see a restaurant on your right just before the bus stop.
Of course, you can also reach the beach through the sea route. Take a boat from Cola, Agonda, Palolem, or Cavelossim to reach the beach.
Distances –
- Margao – 29 kilometers
- Cabo de Rama – 7.6 kilometers
- Cola Beach – 5.9 kilometers
- Agonda Beach – 9.8 kilometers
- Panaji – 62 kilometers
- Palolem – 16.5 kilometers
A unique feature of Kakolem Beach is its two waterfalls. You will find the first waterfall on the main beach. It flows down the hill and meets the sea. You can climb to reach a small freshwater body, which is quite close. The second waterfall is on the other side. It is in a secluded cove.
You will love the water cascading down from the hill. They both look the best when it rains, especially in the monsoon season. Shrubs and towering palms surround both the waterfalls. Away from the beach, there are two more waterfalls in the region you can visit – Ghogyar Debem and Padi. They are both surrounded by lush forests.
Where to Stay at Kakolem Beach
