Giles Knapton, the Director of Coco Shambhala is happy to share his inspiration for making Goa his home. Here is a sneak peek into how that happened! Question One: We’ve heard several tales of your first trip to India as a backpacker, about a decade ago. How did Goa become home to you? Ten years ago, […]

Coco Shambhala takes as much care of its team, as it does of its guests. Running an establishment which is home for travelers and employees alike, in a manner most unusual in the hospitality trade, is no easy task! Here is what Giles has to say about it: Question One: We pride ourselves in being a […]

Sindhudurg  fort—a bastion of Shivaji’s rule, built in the late 16th century. This fort is a must-visit for all lovers of history and offers a breath-taking view of the Arabian sea. The fort is touted to be the world’s largest man-made sea fort and we won’t deny the fact, considering how it takes nearly two hours […]

In Sindhudurg, every little road that runs off from the main one, is a teasing temptation. One such road we turned into, took us to a charming little village called Nivati. Here, the walk to the beach takes barely two minutes but there is no set pathway. We walk, a little nervously, through the patios […]

From October Scuba is back! Discover some of the best coastal diving in India. You will set off from our beach and explore the islands dotted at sea which you’ve been viewing from your villa; the Burnt Islands are a string of islands connected by a coral reef which protect our bay. As a virgin […]