Gokarna is a beach destination located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the crown jewels of Karnataka. The temple town has an essential place in the Hindu Pilimigares. Besides religious significance, the town of Gokarna is also famous for its several beaches. The town of Gokarna was not discovered until recent times. Gokarna is a foreign tourist’s favorite place to be. The reason being the serene atmosphere of the place and less amount of crowd. Gokarna is the perfect holiday destination for travelers as well as pilgrimages. The Gokarna beaches are the best place to relax and have some solitude time. The quiet and serene atmosphere wraps you in a warm hug and instantly relieves you of your worries and stress.

The town of Gokarna is famous as the home to Mahabaleshwar temple. The temple of Mahabaleshwar is one of the famous Shiva temples of the country. The temples and the beaches are two of the things that make the town of Gokarna popular. The town of Gorkana is a perfect spot to move away from the hustle-bustle of the city life and relax and enjoy for a while in peace and serenity. The places one can visit when on a trip to Gokarna include:

• Om Beach
• Paradise Beach
• Half Moon Beach
• Kudle Beach
• Gokarna Beach
• Koti Tirtha
• Nirvana Beach

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Gokarna is from October to March. The average temperature during this period ranges from 30-degree Celsius to 35-degree celsius. The weather during this period is pleasant and warm. The weather conditions during the post-monsoon and the winter season makes the trip to Gokarna comfortable and enjoyable. This period marks an upsurge in the flow of tourists as well. The beaches and other attraction sites are filled with foreign tourists. Experience the town of Gokarna in all it’s glory during this period.

The summers are not considered an ideal time to go for a trip to Gokarna. The average temperature during summers ranges between 19-degree Celsius to 40-degree celsius. The humidity in the air is to the maximum. The hot and humid weather makes it nearly impossible to enjoy this wonderland. The heat during summers is unbearable during the day time. Although during the night the weather cools down a bit. It is advisable that if you are going to Gokarna you must make sure that you carry ample amounts of sunscreen as it would get very uncomfortable to roam around without sunscreen.

The monsoons are also not the best time to go and explore the town of Gokarna. Southwest monsoons occur in Gokarna. The monsoon season is the worst time to visit the town of Gokarna. The weather is very unpredictable. The region experiences heavy rainfall. The weather during monsoons is not at all idle to visit Gokarna.

How to Reach Gokarna?

• By Air

The nearest airport one can fly to reach Gokarna is Dabolim Airport, in the Indian state of Goa, situated at a distance of 157 kilometers from the town of Gokarna. The airport operates flights to and from major cities in the country. The cities from which one can fly to Dabolim airport are Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bangalore and other few cities in India. Besides domestic destinations, the airport also receives flights from international destinations. The other airport to which one can fly to reach Gokarna is Mangalore International Airport. From the airport, one is required to travel on the road to reach Gokarna.

• By Train

The town of Gokarna has a railway station of its own called the Gokarna Railway Station. The major trains that operate in the region make a stopover at the town of Gokarna. One of the easiest ways to reach Gokarna is through rail. The other railway station to which one can take a train to arrive in Gokarna is at Ankola, which is at a distance of 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from the town of Gokarna.

• By Road

The town of Gokarna is well connected to the nearby cities through a vast network of roads. There are several governments as well as private buses that ply regularly between Gokarna and the neighboring cities such as Bangalore, Mangalore, and Goa.