Attractions to explore near Gokarna
Gokarna is a small temple town in the western coast of India. Gokarna is known as one of the seven Hindu pilgrimage centers.
Nearby Attractions
Lined with coconut trees, Kudle Beach is a perfect, peaceful little beach flanked and protected by hills in its sides. The spot also has some hiking trails passing through if you are interested in that. Surfing, Kayaking, Swimming are also possible.
Om beach is shaped as two semi crescents join together forming the shape of Om. Tourists can enjoy the banana boat, surfing, jet skiing, etc. on this beach. The beach has a breathtaking view of the sunset.
Vibhoothi waterfalls is one of the many waterfalls in the western ghats. surrounded by large rocks and limestone deposits. The waterfall is a picturesque spot which flows in steps that make it the ideal refuge spots for the summer.
Yana is a village located in the forests of Kumta.Which is known for the unusual karst rock formations.
Hindu temple dedicated to a form of the goddess Durga. There is so many specialties for this temple.
Karwar beach is one of the most splendid beach in Karnataka. The main activities in this beach is snorkeling and diving.
"Murdeshwar" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's tallest Shiva statue, this beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murdeshwar Temple.
Also known as Pegion island situated near to the Muradeswar. It is a heart shaped island.
Crescent-shaped beach. One can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea.
Created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 meters (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 meters (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.
Nestled within the lush green folds of Saravathi wildlife sanctuary, it is a storied waterfall reachable through picturesque trails.
Stretching for miles, this is one of the best beaches of Goa and the country. During September, the beach serves as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles.
Goa’s largest manmade reservoir. The Selaulim dam is a composite earth-cum-masonry dam of 42.7 meters height with a water spread area of 24 square kilometers. The Duckbill type spillway here is an interesting structure to checkout.
In the past, the fort has switched hands between Hindu, Muslim monarchs and the Portuguese and witnessed many battles. The present rickety structure with turrets and rusty cannons is a leftover of the Portuguese.
The Koosalli Waterfalls is a large waterfall located in a deep, rocky forest area. It is a cascading waterfall with six different waterfalls dropping from a height of about 470 feet.
217 diffrent rare species fo birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.
Spread across the river Sharavathi, it is one of the major dams of Karnataka with a length of 2.4 kilometers. Connected by canals, the reservoir gets it's water from nearby Chakra and Savahaklu reservoirs and from rainfall in the region.
An ideal holiday destination for nature lovers which Covers an area of 334. 52 sq kms. This is the second-largest sanctuary in Karnataka and is located on the banks of river Kali.
Four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi river. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by deciduous forests with rich biodiversity. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season, it becomes a huge.
Spread over an area of 431.23 km2, it has dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. The sanctuary is a refuge of the endangered lion-tailed macaque.