Gokarna, Karnataka
Gokarna: Goa’s Quieter, Holier Cousin
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A temple town wrapped in beautiful, uncrowded beaches, Gokarna offers the laid-back coast of old Goa with a spiritual heart.
The walk
Trek the cliff path linking Kudle, Om, Half Moon and Paradise beaches — each quieter than the last.
Nearby
Down the coast, Murudeshwar is home to the world's second-tallest statue of Shiva, standing dramatically against the Arabian Sea. Best October to March.
Day-by-day itinerary
Gokarna
Sun, 6 SeptBeach Cottage, Om Beach
Om Beach
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Bengaluru → Hubli
Bengaluru (BLR) → Hubli (HBX)
6 Sept, 2:50 am
Om Beach
beach
Om Beach, Karnataka, India
Shri Mahabaleshwara Temple Gokarna
hindu temple
Koti Teertha Road, Kotiteertha, Dandebagh, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326, India
Kudle Beach Road
route
Kudle Beach Rd, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326, India
Gokarna
Mon, 7 SeptBeach Cottage, Om Beach
Om Beach
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Half Moon Beach
beach
Half Moon Beach, India
Paradise beach gokarna
tourist attraction
Paradise Beach Trail, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326, India
Murudeshwar
Tue, 8 SeptShri Murudeshwara Shiva Temple
hindu temple
3FVM+GVJ, Murudeshwar Temple Hwy, Murdeshwar, Gangavati, Karnataka 581350, India
Shiva Statue of Murudeshwara
hindu temple
Murdeshwar Temple Main Road Murudeshwar, 3FVM+CHG, Murdeshwar, Bhatkal, Karnataka 581350, India
Shri Murdeshwara Beach
beach
Shri Murdeshwara Beach, Murdeshwar, Karnataka, India
Coastal calm
- Swimwear & flip-flops
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Modest wear for the temples
- A dry bag for the beach trek
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