Must-see attractions in Gokarna

  • Om Beach

    Gokarna

    One of Karnataka's best beaches, Gokarna has a famous stretch of sand that twists and turns over several kilometres to resemble the outline of an Om…

  • Mahaganapati Temple

    Gokarna

    Deeply atmospheric temple complex, encircled by lanes but peaceful inside. Here there's a (rare) stone statue of an upright, standing Ganesh, said to be…

  • Mahabaleshwara Temple

    Gokarna

    This is a profoundly spiritual temple, built of granite by Mayurasharma of the Kadamba dynasty and said to date to the 4th century. It's dedicated to Lord…

  • Paradise Beach

    Gokarna

    Lovely, isolated Paradise Beach is a mix of sand and rocks, and a haven for the long-term ‘turn on, tune in, drop out’ crowd. It's around a 45-minute walk…

  • Gokarna Beach

    Gokarna

    Gokarna’s main town beach isn’t clean and isn't good for casual bathing. The main section is popular with domestic tourists, but if you walk away from…

  • Half Moon Bay

    Gokarna

    Small, attractive cove with a lovely sweep of powdery sand and basic hut accommodation. There's no road to this beach, only a path. It's about a 20-minute…

  • Kudle Beach

    Gokarna

    This lovely wide cove, backed by wooded headlands, offers plenty of room to stretch out on along its attractive sands. Restaurants, guesthouses and yoga…

  • Koorti Teertha

    Gokarna

    A large temple tank where locals, pilgrims and immaculately dressed Brahmins perform their ablutions.