Tilmati Beach

Tilmati Beach is a secluded black-sand beach located at Majali village near Karwar in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, close to the Goa-Karnataka border. Known for its distinctive black sand formed from basalt rock particles, the beach is accessible via a short forest trek and rocky shoreline. Surrounded by dense forest and the Arabian Sea, it remains largely undeveloped and uncrowded, offering a pristine natural setting distinct from commercial beaches in the region.

Visitors can expect a secluded shoreline with distinctive black sand and scattered rocks along the Arabian Sea, reached after a 1-2 km trek through forested and rocky terrain from Majali village. The beach is undeveloped with no shacks or commercial development, offering open sea views, natural forest surroundings, and a quiet environment for walking, photography and nature observation. The area is isolated and requires walking over uneven paths and rocks to access the sand.