Best Places to Visit in Gokarna

Om beach is one of the famous places to see in Gokarna mainly named like this because it’s shaped like the symbol ‘Om’. The beach is a popular choice for thrill-seekers as it offers several adventure sports, but along with that it comes with a perfect sunset view from sitting near the seashore, exclusive resorts at a cheap price, and the spectacular beauty. Numerous boat rides are available like banana boat rides, bumper boat rides, etc, and jet skiing are a fun way to spend a beach holiday. Nature lovers will also find the dolphin spotting interesting as the humpback dolphins are quite fun to watch, make sure you take snaps of them. Also, known for its serene atmosphere, you can spend quality time with your close ones or enjoy the bliss of solitude near the beach and forget all the complexities of life,

When we are talking about top places to see in Gokarna, Mahabaleshwara temple deserves a special mention. You will find the classic Dravidian architecture in this temple that is built with white granite and is possessing a 6 feet tall Shiva Linga and a 1500 years old carved stone Lord Shiva idol. The magnificence of this temple is so captivating that not only religious people will find it interesting but others too.

Distance: 600 m away from the Gokarna bus station, will take 1 hour

For the adventurous people who really want to explore Gokarna, this spot is one of the ideal places to see in Gokarna. You can take a trekking experience to Gokarna Cliff and enjoy the view from there that will leave you spellbound for sure making all your struggles worth it. You'll find some cute cafes over there just in case you feel like spending time in front of that gorgeous view.

You'll find plenty of beaches in Gokarna and among all the Gokarna tourist places, this one will definitely give you the serenity you want. You can sit there for the entire day simply looking at the sea and enjoy the view of beautiful mountains that have covered the entire surrounding. Watching the sunset from that place is something that you'll never be able to forget.

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For all the curious travelers who love to explore every part of a specific place, Yana Caves will bring joy to their faces that are situated in the midst of Sahyadri Hills. Yana is a hill station with captivating views that never fail to attract tourists every year. This place is also admired for religious beliefs and for the adventurous people, hence stays in the list of top exciting Gokarna places to visit, and in addition to that, the wildlife of Yana is enough to come back to this place over and over again.

You'll find a lot of beaches over here and one of the most popular Gokarna tourist places includes Paradise Beach which is also called Full Moon Beach. If you need some 'vitamin sea' just take a stroll around the paradise beach and enjoy the gentle breeze touching your face or you can also indulge in a refreshing swimming experience in the sea.

Historical elements always add a different value to a certain place, and Mirjan Fort is definitely one of the popular places to visit in Gokarna because of so many reasons. The place is an amalgamation of both historical and natural aspects, you'll find lush greenery and the huge fort, built in the 16th century, living together with its charm. The timings to visit the Mirjan Fort is between 9 am to 5 am, make sure you give this place a shot once you're at Gokarna

Koti Tirtha is situated in close proximity to the famous Mahabaleshwar Temple and is a popular man-made tank that the locals and people coming from outside find sacred. This tank is surrounded by a lot of temples and used for ritual bathing and immersing of idols. According to the locals, Koti Tirtha is the origin of a thousand springs. People can visit the place to find the spiritual ambiance that is about 700 m from the Gokarna bus station.

Having a good time also depends on how good the food is around the place we are visiting, and among all Gokarna tourist places, Namaste Cafe is immensely popular for its offerings. The cafe is situated right near the Om Beach and is immensely popular among the tourists because of the stunning view of the sea and delicious food to make your moments perfect. This peaceful place also offers lots of stay options where you can just chill and enjoy the view of the beach at a reasonable price. The weather around this cafe is pleasant most of the time, which is another reason to rejuvenate and mind and soul, and the exotic dishes are the bonus points you can ever ask for.

There are a lot of Gokarna places to visit, but one of the most popular tourist attractions for nature lovers, Lalgulli Falls is the perfect natural creation that you get to witness here. The charming ambiance and peaceful environment along with flourishing greenery add a majestic appearance to this place. This is also famous as a picnic spot, so next time you visit Gokarna with your family, make sure you take them to Lalguli Falls where you can also participate in fun activities like trekking, river rafting and other water sports at River Kali.

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