Unforgettable Adventures Await: Exploring the Top 10 Gokarna Tourist Places

Gokarna is present in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, the town is famous for its pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes. Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Karnataka and a newly found hub for beach lovers and hippies. Located on the coast of Karwar, every year Gokarna hosts tourists from around the world in search of sanctity and relaxation. The out-of-town beaches like Kudle beach and Om Beach are a different contrast to life inside the town.

The beaches in town are filled with foreign tourists in a majority and very few domestic tourists are seen here. The beaches are meant for a slow, relaxed holiday and everything on the beach goes at the same relaxed pace. The beaches are filled with full of coconut and palm trees, the ocean and clean sands, Gokarna is a 'one of a kind' place in the country. The town is also famous for its other attractions such as the Mahabaleshwar Temple, Mirjan Fort, shopping and etc.

Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna

The Mahabaleshwar Temple has a 6 feet tall Shiva Linga is known as the Atmalinga which is worshipped here. Built using white granite, it is a classic example of the beauty of Dravidian architecture. Which is 1500 years old carved stone Lord Shiva idol in the standing position represents the main deity. The temple has been mentioned in the Hindu Mythics of Mahabharata and Ramayana and it is said to be as significant as Kashi, hence it earning the title, Dakshin (South) Kashi.

Om Beach, Gokarna