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Murdeshwar
Hindu Pilgrimage Destination
Murdeshwar is a popular pilgrimage destination for the devotees of Lord Shiva, located about an hour and a half away from Gokarna.
1 to 2 hours
Suggested Time
Yana
Famous for Holy Cave Temple & Unique Rock Outcrops
Yana is a village in the Sahyadri mountain range. The cave temple near the village draws several pilgrims. The Yana Cave complex also has two famous rock outcrops named Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara. The huge rocks are composed of solid black, crystalline Karst limestone.
3 to 4 hours
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Gokarna
Perfect winter destination
OCT-MAR
Peak Season
AUG-SEP
Moderate Season
APR-JUL
Off-season
- What To Expect:Pleasant weather with sunny skies.
- Things You'll Love:Visiting the temples, beach hopping and water sports.
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Flight to Goa Airport, then Car to Gokarna
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₹9,708
Flight to Goa Airport, then Bus to Gokarna
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₹5,552
Stay in Gokarna
Recommended Options
3 STAR HOTELS
Recommended For You
Average Price
₹2,379
Hotel Om International
Main Rd
4.1/5
₹3,108
Onwards
The Hosteller Gokarna
Gokarna Beach
4.1/5
₹1,566
Onwards
POORNIMA BEACH HOLIDAY HOME
Ramateertha Rd
4/5
₹2,465
Onwards
4 STAR HOTELS
Recommended For You
Average Price
₹5,335
Red Earth
In Ankola
3.9/5
₹5,453
Onwards
Stone Wood Nature Resort
Om Beach road
4.1/5
₹4,990
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The Godavari Gokarna
Om Beach road
4/5
₹5,564
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Holiday on your mind? Gokarna is an incredible tourist destination for Beach based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.
Top festivals celebrated here are Suggi Habba, Mahashivratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and Kartika Mahotsav in the months of January, February – March, August – September and November – December respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Gokarna in October, November, December, January and February to enjoy pleasant weather with sunny skies! Even March, April, May and June is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering extremely hot and humid weather for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.
July, August and September is the off season for tourism in Gokarna. Main things to do in Gokarna are Mahabaleshwar Temple, Food Tour and Om Beach. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Gokarna
Which are the most popular religious places in Gokarna?
The most popular religious places in Gokarna are Mahabaleshwar Temple, Murdeshwar and Yaana. You will have an amazing time exploring these religious places in Gokarna and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.
What are the best places to visit in Gokarna?
Gokarna has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Gokarna include - Mahabaleshwar Temple, Food Tour, and Om Beach. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!
For which type of travelling is Gokarna a perfect destination?
Gokarna is a perfect destination for Beach themed holidays.