About Gokarna

Gokarna Holiday Packages

Gokarna is a small town located in the Arabian Sea. It is the territory of Karnataka state in India.

Gokarna has a meaning of "Cow Ear" in Sanskrit. A lot of mythologies have connections with the town. The myths are all about Hindu culture and religion. The Gokarna trip plan should be a precise one so that you can get a handful of views and return enriched.

Gokarna is one of the holy places for Hindu pilgrimages. Thousands of people visit Gokarna every year to attend the rituals and various festivals. Gokarna is not just a place of pilgrims and rituals. It has enormous tourist attractions, including beaches, water sports, the architectural sites of temples, and many more.

The weather in the city is not very cold. It has a 32-degree Celcius temperature in the winter season from December to February. This is why most people turn their heads toward Gokarna at this time of the year. The biggest festival of Shiva, called "Shiva Ratri," performs at the end of February and brings the biggest crowd of the year to the town. We don't arrange our Gokarna holiday packages on the festival dates unless the trip is about the rituals. From May to August, you may face monsoon, which is not going to be an apt time for your trip to Gokarna as a tourist.

Tourists from India, Russia, and Europe love the town for its purity, culture, and love for the guests. People are very humble and loving. Gokarna trip package is the choice of your upcoming best holiday trip to a mesmerizing place.

Places To Visit

1. Om Beach

What’s special: Beaches surrounded by lush forests

Nearby attractions: Kudle beach, Paradise beach

Entry fees: Free

Ideal duration: 3-4 hrs

Best time to visit: October till early March

Famous for: Boating facilities and adventure

Transportations: Taxis, auto rickshaws

Distance from city centre: 238 km

Visit one of the beautiful beaches in Gokarna. It has its name because of the shape it shows on its shore. The rocky and muddy creation is what makes it attractive.

2. Kudle Beach

What’s special: Clean beaches

Nearby attractions: Om beach, Paradise beach

Entry fees: Free

Timings: 4 am to 6.30 pm

Ideal duration: 1-2 hrs

Best time to visit: November till March

Famous for: Beach trekking, surfing, tourism

Transportations: Taxis, auto rickshaws

Distance from city centre: 110 km

Kudle beach throws a beautiful image of white sandy shore with palm trees on one side. The main beach has a gorgeous sea look and eating stalls to attract and entertain the visitors.

3. Mahabaleshwara Temple

What’s special: Dravidian architectural style

Location: Koti Teertha Rd, Dandebagh, Gokarn, Karnataka 581326

Nearby attractions: Gokarna beach, Kudle beach

Entry fees: Free

Timings: 6 am to 12.30 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm

Ideal duration: 1 hr

Best time to visit: November till March

Famous for: Pilgrimage

Transportations: Taxis, auto rickshaws

Distance from city centre: 155 km

It's one of the most significant temples in the town. The residence of the Shiva also called Atmalinga. It's a sacred worshiping place of Hindus.

4. Gokarna Beach

What’s special: Beach shacks, boat services

Nearby attractions: Om beach, Kudle beach

Entry fees: Free

Ideal duration: 3-4 hrs

Best time to visit: October till March

Famous for: Tourism, beach walks, photography

Transportations: Taxis, auto rickshaws

Distance from city centre: 8 kms

Gokarna beach is the closest to the Mahabaleshwara temple. It's famous for the entertainment activities for the pilgrims who visit the Mahabaleshwara temple.

Half-Moon Beach: Half-moon beach is the greenest than all other beaches. It is less populated, and that's why it’s the most peaceful beach in Gokarna.

How To Reach?

Gokarna is easily accessible from different parts of India. However, some cities offer direct connectivity to Gokarna and others do not. Therefore, you must know about all the possible ways to reach Gokarna for a holiday. Check out the three popular ways of reaching as per Gokarna tour packages in our website:

By Road

To reach Gokarna by road is the most convenient way for so many people. It can take you up to 13 hours to reach the destination by bus or car.

By Air

You can fly to Gokarna. Dabolim airport Goa is the nearest airport to Gokarna. You can reach Goa from your place of departure and then take a Goa Air flight to Gokarna directly.

By Sea

You reach the state of Karnataka first, and then by boarding a cruise, you can reach Gokarna sailing through the Arabian Sea. Our Gokarna travel package doesn't include the ship ride.

Best Time to Visit

Gokarna has average weather, which means you can visit the place anytime. But because it's a place that is not fully developed, you might halt before the monsoon season is over. Your stay in the monsoon will not get you out of your room.

The best time to visit Gokarna is between October and March.
February is mostly the time of festivals, and the crowd increases, so being a tourist, you must avoid that time.
The end of the year has an adequate climate temperature, which is ideal for the Gokarna holiday package.

5 Gokarna Tour Packages

Best Gokarna Tour Packages

Gokarna Tour Packages	Duration	Price*	Inclusions	Details
Gokarna- 1 Night only Accomodation package	1 Nights / 2 Days	₹2500/-	Hotels	View Details
coorg- Chikmagalur - Jogfalls - Murudeshwar - Gokarna - Udupi- Tour Package from Mangalore	7 Nights / 8 Days	₹20000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
coorg- Chikmagalur - Jogfalls - Murudeshwar - Gokarna - Tour Package from Mangalore For 6 nights 7 days	6 Nights / 7 Days	₹15000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing	View Details
Wayanad Chikmagalur Jogfalls Gokarna Udupi Tour Package	6 Nights / 7 Days	₹33000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Gokarna Tour Package	2 Nights / 3 Days	₹14000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details