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"Land of palm trees, blue seas and golden sands"
With its pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrimage town and a newly found hub for beach lovers and hippies.
Situated on the coast of Karwar, Gokarna is a small town in Karnataka, primarily known for two reasons - its beaches and temples. Gokarna can be different things to different people. Every year hordes of tourists visit Gokarna in search of sanctity and salvation on one hand and respite and relaxation on the other.
Distance:
From Bangalore 7 h 40 min (484.3 km) via NH48| Weather: | 23° C |
| State Rank: | 1 out of 52 Places To Visit In Karnataka |
| Ideal Duration: | 2-3 days |
| Best Time: | Throughout the year |
Top Things To Do In Gokarna
Here are the top 5 places to visit in Gokarna
- Om Beach - 1 kms from city center, Famous for being naturally shaped like the auspicious symbol Om, Om beach attracts tourists round the year.
- Kudle Beach - 2 kms from city center, This is one of the most famous tourist spot, located around 20-minutes (walking distance) away from Gokarna. Here travelers will get a number of simple huts and beach-side eating places where one can enjoy lots of things.
- Mahabaleshwara Temple - 1 kms from city center, A Shiva Linga known as the Atmalinga is worshipped in this Mahabaleshwar temple.
- Gokarna Beach - 1 kms from city center, Located close to Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna beach is most popular with pilgrims coming to visit the temples.
- City Shopping - 1 kms from city center, There are small shops in the town selling some religious trinkets, incense sticks and some cheap clothes. There are no souvenirs in particular that tourists generally carry from Gokarna.
About Hotels in Gokarna
Various options for staying are available to the tourists. Low range to exotic resorts are well spread out over the town. Beach resorts are also highly demanded by the tourists.
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