A town with a rustic charm, Gokarna is charmingly located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and etymologically translates as 'cow's ear.' The town adorned with ancient temples is home to one of the oldest temples from time immemorial, known as Mahabaleshwar, featuring Lord Shiva. Golden glittering beaches, pilgrimage sites and mystical waterfalls reflect the tourist attractions and make Gokarna one of the favourite places to visit among travellers. Tall palm trees, calm ocean waves crashing against the rocks and evenings spent watching the sun melt into the ocean add a surreal appeal to the place.
For a short weekend trip that takes you away from the chaos and busy routine of your daily life, Gokarna is the perfect place to go. You can explore the entire city in just two days without worrying about spending too much or sharing the beach with too many people. Gokarna offers a break from your noisy city life and a respite from the pollution and heat – to a peaceful world of serene beaches and spiritually healing temples. For those looking for fun and exciting activities, Gokarna comes here as well. You can engage in exciting adventures like hiking, trekking, camping, boating, rafting, water skiing, etc. – all on the beaches and waves. You can camp on Paradise Beach and sleep under the stars with your loved ones, or take a boat trip to the calm waters of the many lakes! Visit one of the many temples in this picturesque city – and explore the spiritual side of yourself. The Ganpati Temple and Shiva Temples are a must see, the historic architecture and devotion of hundreds of thousands of devotees who visit the temple daily.
The city is especially beautiful in the monsoon and the showers refresh the place while sending a cool breeze through the many coconut palms. While in Gokarna, you must also make sure to try the local cuisine! Seafood, coconut water, lassi - all delicious and available at surprisingly cheap prices! Gokarna is a place where you can create memories worth a lifetime. The surrounding landscape is as attractive to visitors as the memorials scattered around it. With the town located right on the edge of the beach, there are plenty of opportunities for those who enjoy an evening stroll accompanied by a soothing breeze blowing in from the vast seascape right next to you.
Relax your mind and energize your body at various places that offer yoga on beautiful and soothing beaches. You don't need any previous training to participate, anyone can become a part of yoga!
If you like sports and take part in fun activities, there are plenty of sports you can play - like badminton, volleyball, soccer and more. If you wish to play in the water then it is also allowed like surfing & water skiing & boating & yachting & many more!
