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Restaurants
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PREMA HILLTOP
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74 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Mantra Cafe Gokarna
59
0.5 km₹ • Indian • Cafe • Fast food
Surya Cafe
30
67 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • Indian • Seafood
Datta Prasad Tiffin Canteen
4
0.4 kmIndian
Prakruti Cafe
2
0.1 km₹ • Chinese • Indian
Il mio Ristorante
1
85 m₹ • Italian • Chinese • Indian
Marine Uana Cafe
1
62 m₹₹₹₹ • Mexican • American • Indian
Ganga Cafe
18
0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Cafe • International
Mahalaxmi
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Cafe Nistara
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Attractions
9 within 10 kms
Mahabaleswara Temple
276
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Kotitirtha
59
0.3 kmReligious Sites
Half Moon Beach
135
0.9 kmBeaches
Kudle Beach
758
1.2 kmBeaches
Sri Bhadrakali Temple
2
0.7 kmReligious Sites
Shiva Cave
28
1.1 kmCaverns & Caves • Religious Sites
Om Beach
852
2.8 kmBeaches
Paradise Beach
207
3.8 kmBeaches
Nirvana Beach
22
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3.5
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Harshad Khire
Pune, India1 contribution
A splendid beach for evening swim with family…!!!!
Family
Visited on the way from Coorg to Karwar for lunch!!!! Went to namaste cafe for lunch very good place to be. Food ok but ambiance is very good specially the tables on 1st floor facing the sea…!!!
Written 16 March 2022
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dillsefoodie
Bengaluru, India1,242 contributions
Longest Beach of Gokarna
Friends
It is the the longest beach in Gokarna. There are a couple of water sports available at the beach like kayaking. The beach is situated very near to the bus stand and famous Mahabaleshwar temple. The place has a lot of food shacks and eateries. I tried Sunset Cafe and Cafe Chez Christophe. Both were really good but I would recommend trying out Chez Christophe for sure.
Written 31 January 2022
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Shonil_B
Pune, India332 contributions
Very beautiful beach
For me, Gokarna main beach is the best beach in Gokarna. The north part of the beach is very clean and has white sand. Take any access to the beach after the bus stand and you will reach less crowded portion of beach. There are many clean and hygienic shacks located here. The food served in most of the shacks is tasty. Most of them also have arrangement to stay overnight. Staying on Gokarna main beach is definitely a memorable experience. Also, this is an alcohol restricted beach. So you will get only beer and hard drinks are not allowed. Also, swimming is not allowed in this beach. Inspite of all this, i still feel this is the best beach in Gokarna.
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Written 31 December 2021
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Dwarkanath
Dombivli, India112 contributions
GOKARNA MAIN BEACH
Friends
Gokarna is a small temple town in the Kumtha district of Karnataka ...Main temple Of GOD SHIVA situated here ..... Nice and clean beach ..You can enjoy water sports here.... Enjoy sweet & cool coconut water .....Buy some really good quality Whole Garam Masala ....Some pooaja materials ....
Written 17 December 2021
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Nikhil B
Mumbai, India33 contributions
Gokarna 3 day tour plan
Couples

Date of visit: 24-26th Sept 2021
Me and my wife started our 3 day trip of Gokarna by LTT Matsyagandha train which started at 4 pm from Thane and we reached Gokarna by next day morning 7.30 am, train was late... We booked Zostel in advance. The reason for booking Zostel is because of the bird eye view which it offers of Gokarna beach . Secondly we booked a private room at just 2500/- per night. Which I think no other hotel will offer....Remember Zostel is not a proper hotel don't expect much like TV and daily towels and all that stuff. There myntra cafe has the best taste. You must try Kozhi Varuval, it is kabab chicken blended with South Indian spices.. It's the best.. I tried gun powder chicken and ghee roasted chicken but to me they were not that good. And with beer both the starters don't go. You cannot bring your own beer in this cafe.. You will have to buy it from there only. But beers are reasonable.. I bought budwiser magnum at 240/- per can. If you bring your own beer than u have to drink it in common area or in your room.. They even do not give room service you have to take your parcel from Myntra bar.. Cocktails are pretty expensive like blue laggon was for 350/- per glass. This was it about zostel and myntra. We hire one scooty from Aryadurga who charges 350 rs for 24 hrs.. He is a nice guy and give 2 helmet with a scooter.. Scooter Delivery charges are extra.. We were there on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.. All peaks tourist days but the scooty charges were lower at this guy only.. Other guys we're asking for 500 rs per day. Restaurants you must try when you are gokarna.. First one is myntra cafe of zostel for nonveg food, for breakfast you must go to Ramnivas.. They have zabardast aloo puri and pulav rice for breakfast.. And it is always packed with people as they have only 4 tables. Third breakfast and lunch hotel is Udipi.. It's as very small hotel run by old uncle. He is very genuine person and serves softest dosas.. But it dnt like there chutney and sambar.. He also serves lunch for just 60 rs thali.. Thali is a hit and miss.. Some items you will like some dnt. I went because of the humblness of the uncle and soft dosas. Fourth hotel is which i recommend but personally I have not visited . it is Halfway home Gokarna they have the best wood fire pizza( timing from 5 pm onwards only) , veg thali (any time) and kombuchu, this is a special drink which I have only heard about. Final place if you are craving for chat pata chat item in evening..this palce is called Kailsh Bhelpuri..this young guy seriously sell best ragda puri..the ragda is made of pav bhaji bhaji but I can bet you will love the chat here..place is little bit untidy and unhygenic but you will love the chat items here.....That's it for food.. Now coming to the places I covered in three days are.. First day I covered Yana caves near gokarana.. By bike it takes around 2 hrs to reach the caves. Than 2-3 hrs at cave.. You have to walk for atleast 20-30 min from parking point.. Total time take at caves is 2-3 hrs .. 10 rs entry fees is there.. Wear proper shoes as it can become slippery on mud. Next day I went to Honnavar.. Here you can enjoy mangrove boat ride from Mavinkurva village...put this place on google map and go only by national highway 66..dnt go from inside roads if you are coming from gokarna... The boat ride take around 1.30 hrs .. They charges me 1000 rs for whole boat ... I have used boat of Mr. Prakash, his mobile no is 95383 65219...he is a very genuine guy and really wants people to explore the place.. He has stayed few years in Mumbai so he speaks good hindi, little bit marathi n English and his local language.. He is the best person I feel for boating. For boating Go in early morning or dnt forget to bring umbrella as it become too hot in afternoon.. Mangrooves boat ride is awsome and gives feel of Kerala... Then next place is Kandla mangroves boardwalk.. This place is very well developed by govt of Karnataka.. You will love it.. Entry fees is 10 rs. Next I went to Apsarkonda waterfall.. Which I feel is not at all worth.. I dnt know why this fall is so famous.. Next stop is Pavinkurva hanging bridge which I think you should also skip not much to see... Then I went to nirvana beach.. Beach is neat and clean but there is not much to explore.. Also the ferry boat for bike transportation is also shut.. So if you want to go to gokarna from nirvana beach than pls do not come by this route.. Third day I went to see local beach of gokarna, i. e. Gokarna beach, Om beach, paradise beach and kudle beach.. May be due to rainy season exect paradise beach all the beaches very dirty, stinking and what not.. I dnt like the beaches of Gokarna.. Every where beer bottles and trash on beaches.. I dnt know why it is but beaches are not at all clean.. You will not enjoy it much.. Paradise beach is good but it is very difficult to reach.. First of all you have to ride your bike through mud road and secondly you have to hike through jungle to reach this place. This beach is little bit difficult to reach.. Follow goggle maps strictly as there as no sign board to reach this beach. That's it for Gokarna trip.. I hope I have covered all points. Avoid my English, grammer and spelling mistake. I hope this info will help you. I have tried to give juice of what can be done in gokarna.
Written 27 September 2021
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AGNIDEEP
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India246 contributions
Mesmerizing
Beautiful beach - serene, secluded, and peaceful. The beach has a long coastline thus it is easy to find a place that is less crowded.
Written 25 March 2021
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ankit
New Delhi, India26 contributions
Amazing beach
Friends
This is one of the best beach in Gokarna.

There is a small cafe/canteen near this beach which serves best Dosa in town.

The manager is super friendly. amazing hospitality.

This cafe is located just near the beach entrance. If you're facing the sea, cafe/hotel will be on your left. (opposite to ice cream parlour)
Do try their filter coffee and you can also visit this ice cream parlour.
Written 23 January 2021
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Manasa
9 contributions
Fraud named Nagraj
Family
good, place around temple street is dirty. Be aware of a fraud named Nagaraj (073492 56119 )runs gokarna adventures. If u are booking in group, it may be good. Never approach him for family bookings or small group. He loots u, takes extra money and finally we have to fight in the property for him not paying them. Pathetic experience with him..
Written 5 January 2021
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KIRAN VAIRAGKAR
22 contributions
Gokarna the best blend of scared and clean beaches
Gokarn : Beautiful blend of holy sacred places and the most amazing, clean beaches in coastal karnataka. Drive down from Goa and experience the difference though two different worlds.

Gokarn, a beautiful small town has Mahabaleshwar temple, Kotiteerth and few holi places with panoramic Gokarn main beach, Om, Half Moon, Paradise like beaches, vibhuti falls and Yana rocks ( covered seprately ). Ample choices of staying actually on beach with plenty options of beach stay , accomodation.

One would three days for a comfortable, leisure trip.
Written 21 November 2020
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getmeghana
Pune, India173 contributions
Gokarna Beach
The main beach of Gokarna is situated near the Mahabaleshwar temple.
Cleanliness wise it is not good. Its famous more among locals than tourists.
The beach is littered with thrash and not a good sight.
No shade in sight except for a few broken benches.
Written 11 March 2020
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