GOKARNA BEACH TREKKING
Gokarna, Karnataka, India
If regular trekking is too main-stream for you and you want to experience the thrill of trekking with a difference, then you should add Gokarna Beach Trek to your bucket list of travel. Gokarna is a small temple town in Karnataka which is popular for the Mahabaleswar Shiva temple located in the main Gokarna town. The beach trek starts form here. Gokarna has several beaches and the trek route is popularly known as the “Golden Route“. The trail will entail walking on the beach sands by the side of the rocky hills on one side and far stretching Arabian Sea on the other side. The route will pass through several beaches starting with Kudle beach, then on to the more popular Om beach which is in the shape of OM and sees travellers spending longer hours. You then move on to more rocky hills trail and reach half Moon shaped beach or crescent beach. The beach hopping trail ends with Paradise beach. The walk up to the paradise beach is relatively difficult as the route is full of rocky hillocks.
Suggested time duration
5 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Avoid uncomfortable clothing during the activities (like sarees).
- Carrying jewellery or other valuables is not advisable.
- No smoking or consumption of alcohol before or during the activity.
- Kindly dispose of plastics in an appropriate manner.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:30 AM | 05:30 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Jigani Bus Stand |
3.6 KM | 9449596666 |
 Anekal Road Railway Station |
11 KM | 139 |
 Kempegowda International Airport |
78 KM | 1800425445 |
What to Carry
**Sturdy and waterproof backpack (It will be advised that you pack light) **Water bottles **Sunscreen and sunglasses **Cap, Hat, Torch, Raincoat **Mosquito repellent cream
Suitable For
Adults
Children
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jigani | 2.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI MAHABALESHWAR TEMPLE
Second Home to the Original Atma Linga
Nearest Attractions
Outdoor
Dam
BeachGOKARNA BEACH
It is located right behind the Mahabaleshwar Temple
FortMIRJAN FORT
Built in 16th c.e by Chennabhairav Devi, Queen of Gersoppa
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