Editors' itinerary · Gokarna
Gokarna in 3 Days: Temple, Trek and Quiet Coves
3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Beaches, Trekking, Spiritual, Winter
Photo: Uleli / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
An easy three-day plan: a temple evening, a beach trek day and a boat morning at Paradise Beach. Best from October to March.
Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Gokarna.
Day 1Day 1: Arrive and temple evening
- 09:00
Arrive at Gokarna Road station
Transport · at Gokarna Road Railway Station
Take an auto or taxi into town. Check train timings and stops beforehand.
- 11:30
Check in near Kudle Beach
Stay · at Kudle and Om Beach Guesthouses
Drop your bags and rest. Book ahead in peak season.
- 17:00
Evening darshan at Mahabaleshwar Temple
Sight · at Mahabaleshwar Temple
Dress conservatively and confirm timings and the dress code locally.
- 09:00
Day 2Day 2: Beach trek day
- 07:30
Walk the beach trek
Activity · at Gokarna Beach Trek
Start early with water and proper shoes. Do not go in the rain.
- 11:00
Time at Om Beach
Sight · at Om Beach
Swim only where the water is calm. Try a boat ride if you like.
- 16:30
Lunch and sunset at Kudle
Food · at Kudle Beach Shacks
Have a seafood or thali meal at a shack and stay for the sunset.
- 07:30
Day 3Day 3: Paradise Beach and departure
- 08:30
Boat or walk to Paradise Beach
Sight · at Paradise Beach
Go by boat from Om Beach if the sea is calm. Carry water and cash.
- 15:00
Head to Gokarna Road station
Transport · at Gokarna Road Railway Station
Leave with a time buffer, as not every train stops at Gokarna Road.
- 08:30