A picturesque vacation spot in the north of India is Kerim Beach (Goa). It is located near the town of Pernem, in the village of Querim. The deserted coastal area attracts surfing and yoga enthusiasts.
Kerim Beach: description and location on the map
Terakol Beach (Kerim) is about 2 kilometers long from north to south. The width of the coastline is 20 meters. The beach has light-colored sand made of grinded shells of mollusks. Its thermal conductivity is 0.33 W/ (m*K). The sand contains mineral compounds of phosphorus, silicon and nitrogen that have a healing effect on the body.
Pine trees and cacti grow along the shore. Mosquitoes are active after sunset. Jellyfish (Aurelia aurelia and Cornerotis) are rare (July through September).
Holiday Corner Location: North Goa, GPS coordinates: 15°36’25.22″N, 73°44’23.58″E.
The sea and the season
The high season at the beach runs from November 15 to March 20. The air temperature during the daytime hours is +31…+33°C. Humidity is 50-70%. The temperature of sea water is +28°C (December), in January – +29°C. The amount of precipitation does not exceed 6.1 mm.
The low season begins in mid-May. The air temperature is +25…+33°C. At night it is cool (+24°C). In July, the munsun (rainy season) begins. Humidity rises to 78%. The water temperature from May to October is +26…+29°C.
In July, the nights are cool (+23°C). It’s stuffy and hot during the day.
In September, the weather is contrasting, hot during the day (+29°C). In October, the temperature of sea water is +28.5°C.
How to reach Kerim Beach in Goa
Querim is located 30 km from the city of Mapusa. You can get there by scooter.
From the city of Panaji, tourists reach the beach by bus NM 66. Travel time is 1 hour and 36 minutes. From Dabolim airport, vacationers travel towards the beach by rented car. The journey takes about 2 hours. The journey to the beach via the villages of Betim and Aldona takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Historical sights of Kerim
Near Querium Beach, in the village of Morjim, is the Sri Morjai Hindu Temple. The Sri Ajoba Mandir Keri (Sri Ajoba Mandir Keri Church) attracts tourists. They pray with parishioners, take photos of the temple’s decorations and leave donations.
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Vacationers will see Fort Tiracol. It is smaller than the reis magos fort but legally belongs to the state of Goa. Tourists explore the old medieval cemetery where Portuguese conquerors of the New World territory are buried (16th century).
Fort Tiracol
Tiracol Fortress is an architectural monument of the 17th century. It is located in the northwest of the state of Goa. A hotel and St. Anthony’s Church are located on the fort’s grounds. The doors of the temple open to tourists in early May. The tours are free. There are 7 rooms in the hotel. At the service of tourists: 1 room 4-bed, 4 standard and 2 suites. There are 2 bars and a massage parlor.
Rudreshwar Temple
The Church of Lord Shiva (Rudreshwara) is located 66 km from Varkala village. The temple was built in 1213.
It rises on a high star-shaped base. The patio features columns decorated with fine carvings. The decorative elements are made of basalt. There are 2 Shiva shrines near the main entrance.
The front door to the building has been destroyed. The remains of the buildings and fortifications are in the temple square. The pillar in the middle part of the church is finished with carvings. It is decorated with figures with long heads and bodies. The bas-reliefs in the temple are made of basalt.
Kerim Beach Infrastructure
The beach, located 20 meters from the Arambol Recreation Area, provides equipment for a good rest:
- sunbeds;
- umbrellas;
- chaise lounges.
Where to eat
Sea paradise beach cafe is located next to Dolphin Beach Resort. Here they make delicious natural coffee: Mysore coffee, Kent, Robusta. At the northern end of Kerim there are bars with sun loungers and canopies. Tourists are offered spice-free king prawns cooked over an open fire.
The cafe’s menu features tasty dishes:
- Momos (mantas);
- Paneer Lababdar (cottage cheese in a spicy tomato sauce with cashews and dried fruit);
- Roti (flatbreads made of flour and water);
- Dal (bean soup with spicy herbs);
- papaya, mango, orange, carrot juices;
- masala tea (with ginger and milk).
Hotels by the beach
It offers a cozy Riva Beach Resort, located 4.8 km from Kerim. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, free parking, bicycle rental. The room is equipped with air conditioning, safe, TV. There are family suites and deluxe suites. The staff speaks the Hindi language.
Hotels are popular with vacationers:
- Fort Tiracol Hotel;
- Veda5 Wellness Retreat;
- Samayaa Resort;
- Stone Wood Resort.
Hotel Lotus Sutra offers 24-hour check-in, ocean view rooms. This apartment features a bathtub, a safe deposit box, and a hotel balcony.
Medical facilities near Kerim Beach
There is a medical center in the town of Morjim that provides first aid. Galaxy Hospital is a 30-35 minute drive from the resort. Sophia Clinic and Goa Clinic in Mandrem village.
Galaxy Hospital is in charge of admissions:
- orthopedist;
- trauma surgeon;
- cardiologist;
- pediatrician.
The hospital has opened urology, oncology and physiotherapy departments.
Ayurcclinic Goa clinic in Mandrem village provides care to the patients round the clock. Doctors conduct appointments in Russian. The insurance policy covers the cost of services.
Medical care is available at the following hospitals: Mauli Krupa, Medical centers in Pernem, Dr. Savant Clinic (15.6 km).
What to do on the beach
Querim’s north beach is a little crowded. To get to its territory, tourists cross the Terekol River by ferry.
At the beach they swim, sunbathe, walk in the pine grove, collect shells on the seashore. Tourists visit the beautiful Sri Ajoba Mandir Keri temple, (Meteorite Church). It is located next to Carey Beach.
Tourists practice yoga and meditation to get rid of anxiety, feelings of depression and homesickness. They observe wildlife, do breathing exercises, and recite prayers.
Vacationers explore St. Kaetan’s Church in Old Goa, Ajoba Temple in Kerim village, Chapora Fort in the Bardes region.
Cafes are available to tourists:
- Dolphin;
- Al Puunt-Snack Beach;
- Valley Shack;
- Black Paradis.
Surfing
The surfing season in Goa is December, January and February. Kerim Beach is a convenient place for boarding. The seabed here is sandy, and the wave height reaches 2-2.5 meters. The descent into the sea is gentle. Not only experienced athletes can ride the boards, but also beginner surfers. Places to ride (spots) without underwater currents and reefs.
Experts do not recommend vacationers to surf during the rainy season, as the water is polluted by domestic sewage and rainwater.
Paragliding
Fans of extreme tourism fly a paraglider. The launch pad is located in the vicinity of the beach at an altitude of 50-100 meters above sea level. The season runs from December through February. No flights are conducted in rainy weather due to difficult meteorological conditions. Many travelers go paragliding with an instructor and take selfies to remember.
Beginners choose ultralight aircraft (ULA). The best time to travel is 14:00-15:00 (after the afternoon siesta). There are no specially equipped platforms on the edge of the cliff, so the amateur athlete is assisted by an assistant observer. He raises the canopy, spreads the wing of the glider. The flights take place at an altitude of 1.5 km with a wind force of 4-5 m/s.
Hiking
Querim is 5 km away from Carambol Beach. Along the mountain trail hikers reach the final point of the route. Their path winds through small caves and grottoes. Travelers wait for low tide: the water level drops, forming a strip of land for beach access. On the shore, tourists collect discarded soldier crabs, hermit crabs, and starfish. They watch for birds looking for food in the surf strip.
In the Ornamental Garden, vacationers will see a Bodhi tree. Along the road to Arambol beach, there are trees with ornately shaped crowns and leaning weeping branches. There are many lianas, rubber ficus, Indian mango, magnolia chumpaca are found here.
Useful tips for visiting
Preparing for the opening of the season in Goa, tourists get acquainted with the peculiarities of rest in the state of India:
- At Kerim Beach, the sun is at its peak. You should drink water every 30 minutes and wear a panama or baseball cap on your head.
- You should not swim in the sea in April, when the wind blows strong and the waves are high (2-3 meters).
- Going on vacation, buy vacuum bags for things, freeing up extra space in the suitcase.
- No unclothed persons are allowed on the beach.
- Before starting your trip, you should gather information about climate, medical facilities, rules of behavior in public places, food prices.
- You should only buy water for drinking at the store.
- For safe flights on a paraglider purchase quality equipment: high boots with shockproof soles, sports pants, jacket with sleeves, a durable helmet, a spare parachute, thermos.
- Do not surf within 3 days of rain. Heavy precipitation is a health hazard. Rainwater is contaminated with pesticides and chemicals. Only after 72 hours, the number of harmful microorganisms decreases to normal levels.
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Necessities
To travel to Kerim Beach, a tourist needs the following things:
- sunscreen cosmetics, such as Biotique Bio Sandalwood 50 SPF;
- first aid medicines (eye drops, diarrhea remedies, etc.);
- a towel;
- sports equipment;
- camera;
- mat;
- headgear.
Rubber slippers or lightweight sneakers protect your feet from rocks. Trash bags are essential for keeping the beach clean.
