24/11/2020
Paradise Lagoon Resort , Delta Point , Coastal Karnataka Part 4
So after lunch at Paradise Isle Resort at Malpe we headed for Paradise Lagoon Resort. By the time we left the first hotel it was almost 4 PM. It was a very late checkout although the hotel authorities did not. I suppose it was because of very less guests due to covid and also because we were moving to another property of the same hotel group.
Just like Paradise Isle Resort was right on the Malpe beach and we could enjoy the sea view from our room, Paradise Lagoon Resort was on an island surrounded by a lagoon so we could enjoy the lagoon right from our room. After thermal checking we were transferred to our room. The room that was given to us was really huge. It had nice flooring and ceiling but I would have been happier if the room had at least one bright light because although there were many lights in the rooms but they all were light and fluorescent. It gives a nice feel to the room but while eating or doing some work with our laptops we would any day have preferred bright light. Also we really wished there were tubs in the washrooms.
We did not waste much time, and got out to see the Hoode beach and the Delta Point. The Hoode beach as we found out is a totally virgin beach and does not have any infrastructure such as benches, food stalls, water activities for tourists. You just need to park your car somewhere and walk upto the beach. It is lonely and if you love to hear the sound of waves splashing on the yellow sand in solitude, then this beach is for you. Also the beach is ideal for some sunset shots. By the time we parked our car to see the beach the slight drizzle that was already there for sometime, turned into heavy rain.
Next we drove to Delta Point. This is the place where the river Suvarna meets the Arabian Sea. Since there are no markers on the road we had to rely on Google maps for direction. We parked our car at a place after which we had to walk 500 meters to reach the delta. The place is also still not ready for tourists hence not really very clean and lacks infrastructure. However one can see very distinctly where the river ends up in the sea. This was the real take from the destination.
Since it was getting dark and the rain was refusing to go completely, we headed back to where we were staying. On the way we stopped by a shop selling tea, patties and cream buns. Since this place is serene and not commercialised as Malpe, expect very less shops, restaurants and other amenities of a busy touristy place. This place is more to sit back, chill and enjoy the break from a hectic city life.
Our dinner was simple: rice, chicken curry and pomfret masala fry. The food was sort of okay, but the service of Mr Philipe was really extremely nice. A very gentle and a nice man who took good care of all our requests. With food in his hand he would stand outside the door and call instead of knocking so that our children's sleep is not disturbed.
Next day, we had a plan for boat house, but since it was rained heavily the night before, the boat house service was closed. We had our complimentary breakfast on our balcony overlooking the lagoon. There was not much morning activity except one lone fisherman catching some fishes with his net.We strolled the entire property in the morning, something we did not do the day before. There is greenery wherever you look and also there are beautiful benches under shades for sitting and enjoying the lagoon.
By noon we were already on the road on our way back to Bangalore. A quick stop at Malpe to buy some dry and wet Mangalorean fish and chicken spices and a farewell bid to the mighty Arabian ocean till we are back again on another trip.
This is the final part/episode of our Malpe travel video series from 2020. Even though the pandemic took us all by surprise, people started moving out during Un...
