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Karnataka is known for its culture and traditions. It is also known for its religious shrines and tourist places such as Hampi, which is a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO.
This state is located in the South India region, which is surrounded by sea from 3 sides. Karnataka is on the western coastline of India, which is surrounded by the magnificent Arabian Sea.
There are five states and two union territories located in the South Indian region where Karnataka is one of them.
There are educational institutes, historical places, and religious shrines that are world-famous for tourism as it is near to the sea, so its beaches are also famous – “Gokarna Beaches” are like jewels.
Gokarna located:
The place Gokarna is located in the Uttar Kannada area of Karnataka. Here every year, several religious people pay their visit to Mahabaleshwara Teerth, which is the leading sacred site, and also for the six magnificent beaches which are capable enough to spell the cast upon visitors.
These six marvelous beaches are Gokarna Beach, Om Beach, Kudle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, and Half Moon Beach. All these beaches are unique.
So you can experience their beauty by trekking where camping is just like the bonus there. It will give the best soothing feeling when anybody walks on the beach with naked feet on the smooth and clear sand while camping there.
How to Reach Gokarna?
The best option to reach Gokarna, Karnataka will be the bus and train.
By Bus:
There are suitable government as well as private buses available from the major cities of Karnataka, which you can find easily. Kumta-30 Km, Ankola- 26 Km, Karwar- 60 Km, and Bhatkal – 88 Km are the nearby cities of Gokarna.
The route of the journey will pass through the national highway NH-17. From towns like Panji, Bengaluru(Bangalore), and KSRTC, long-run buses can quickly be found.
The private service providers are VRL, Sugama, Sea-Bird, etc. These private buses are regularly flying from Bangalore at night.
By Train:
If you want to go by train there, then the Konkan Railway is the best option. On the Mumbai – Mangalore route railway station for Gokarna is located, which is called “Gokarna Road” situated. From Gokarna Town, Gokarna Road Railway Station is only at a distance of 6 kilometers.
By Air:
Mangalore Airport, Hubli Airport, and Goa International Airport are the best options to reach Gokarna by flight. At all these airports you can find buses and private taxi services which will drop you off at Gokarna.
Itinerary
Day 1:
- Reach Gokarna
- Check-in at Campsite
- After having some rest for a while, have a delicious breakfast.
- Then after breakfast, get ready with a small bag containing swimwear, snacks, and a camera with all lenses.
- The places to visit are the following.
Om Beach, Dolphin Beach, Half Moon Beach, Paradise Beach, and Mahabaleshwara Temple complex. - Experience the breathtaking sunset at Gokarna Beach and return to the campsite.
- On a fantastic evening with a bonfire, enjoy the campsite near the sea beach.
- Dinner and overnight rest at cozy tents at Gokarna Campsite.
Day 2:
- Experience the sunrise above the Arabian Sea from the beach campsite.
- After having breakfast, Pack your bags and return to the bus stand/ railway station for a further journey with sweet memories.
Things to Carry
- Comfortable Footwear- Sports Shoes, Sandals, etc.
- T-Shirts
- Sports Pants
- Pair of Sports Shorts
- Swimwears
- Rain Coat
- Umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Extra Batteries for Camera
- Backpack
- Dry Fruits and Snacks
- Led Flashlights
- Identity Proof
- Permit/License
- First Aid Kit
- General Medicine Kit
- Personal Toiletries
- Small Garbage Collection Bags
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Cap/Hat
It is all about the Gokarna Beach Trek. One thing you should keep in mind is that the sea beaches are blessings from Mother Nature to us, so it is our responsibility to save these gifts from getting spoiled.
To make sure of this by following some basic guidelines, we can do much as individuals.
If one becomes responsible, then the other will also because these places are for all human beings.
So what you can do is not throw plastic garbage on the beach and also follow the guidelines by the authorities to save the environment.
