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Gokarna

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Gokarna is a beach-studded twin of Goa, only less crowded and more chilled out. Go on hikes, hop from one beach to another or simply relax and let life pass you by for a change; Gokarna is sure to surprise you in all the right ways. An ideal day here consists of catching a sunset while you gorge on seafood and beer at a beachside cafe, listening to the faint sound of the sea waves crashing. A word of caution, you may never want to leave!

Why we love Gokarna

All the roads that lead to Gokarna, be it from Goa or anywhere in Karnataka, are crazy scenic. If you are looking for a glorious tropical experience, we suggest you drive down to this beach town and take in all the beauty on the way.

Gokarna is the ultimate hippie hub of South India. They say it was discovered by the hippies as a travel destination after they got tired of the crowds in Goa, and the rest is history. To date, the town teems with backpackers and hippies who call it their second home 

Beers, seafood, music, a moonlit night, and the beach. Gokarna is the perfect seaside fairytale for any traveller who loves the phantasmal spirits of the sea and its shores.

Fun Facts

Gokarna got its name from a Hindu mythological tale, according to which, Lord Shiva descended on earth through the ear of a cow, hence naming the Shiva-worshipped town ‘Go Karna’ or cow’s ears! 

Gokarna holds tremendous religious importance and is one of the seven pilgrimage sites of Hindu importance. For it is believed that Lord Shiva’s original Linga was planted here. Pilgrims have stopped here for decades together, much before the backpacking culture started booking on this land, to visit the temple and bless their souls. 

The Om beach of Gokarna is shaped like the symbol Om, whereas the confluence of the rivers here makes the shape of an ear, just like the name suggests ‘cow’s ear’. These may be just coincidences, but if we tell you that this town holds hundreds of stories of Lord Shiva, would you have your mind blown then?