Gokarna | Gokarna Beach | How To Reach Gokarna | गोकर्ण

Gokarna is a town on the Arabian Sea, in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. A popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus, it’s known for sacred sites like Mahabaleshwar Temple, which has a shrine dedicated to the deity Shiva. Nearby, Koti Teertha is a temple tank where devotees wash in the holy waters. The town is also home to beaches such as palm-lined Gokarna, in the center, plus Kudle and Om farther south.

How to reach Gokarna?

Gokarna can be reached from Goa, Mangalore and Bengaluru. It is accessible through roadways, railway and via flight as per one’s preference.

The roadways are well connected. Direct busses are available from Goa, Bengaluru, Hubli and Mangalore. KSRTC buses and private busses, both can be hired. Gokarna is just 10 km off the NH 17 connecting Mumbai to Kochi. Cabs can be hired for shorter distances. For travel within Gokarna even auto rickshaws are available.

Nearest airport- Dabolim Airport in Goa is the nearest airport. Its 140 km from Gokarna and well connected so cabs or taxi services are available to reach Gokarna.

Trains from Mumbai, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Veraval and other cities halt at the nearest station, Ankola, which is 20 Km from Gokarna.

What is Gokarna famous for?

Gokarna is famous for its nearby beaches and the rustic unspoiled temples. Initially, Gokarna was renowned by its being a pilgrimage centre as it is one among the seven Hindu pilgrimage centers of India. However, with time, Some of the places like Om Beach, Gokarna main beach, Mahabaleshwar temple, Bhadrakali temple, and Lalguli Falls are included as a part of the Gokarna tour packages as these are the most prominent ones here.