Experiences in Agonda Beach
- 01
Agonda Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
The Forest Department's turtle hatchery on Agonda, where Olive Ridley eggs from here and nearby beaches are protected until the hatchlings are released.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Nesting season, roughly late October to May, with arrivals often from December
- Tickets
- Public access and visitor hours are not set out in the sources reviewed. Follow guards' instructions, do not touch nests, and do not use torches or flash at night.
- 02
Sampoorna Yoga
A yoga school on Agonda offering drop-in classes alongside teacher training in Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin. A structured way to spend a morning.
- Time needed
- 90 minutes per class
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning, mid-October to mid-May
- Tickets
- Drop-in classes are offered to those not on a course. Check the schedule, fees and booking method on the school's own site, and contact it before you go.
Day trips in Agonda Beach
- 03
Cola Beach
A small, secluded bay with a lagoon and laterite cliffs on the north side of Agonda cliff, reached by a country road. A change of scene for a half day.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, November to February
- Tickets
- No entry fee is reported. Facilities are limited to a few shacks and resorts, so carry water and cash. Do not swim in the monsoon or when red flags are up.
Landmarks in Agonda Beach
- 04
St Anne's Church, Agonda
The parish church at the centre of the beach, a landmark for directions and tied to the founding of the Society of Pilar in 1887.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, outside services
- Tickets
- Free to visit as a place of worship. Dress modestly, be quiet during services and ask before taking photographs inside.
