About Gokarna
Hampi to Gokarna distnce : 311 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Hampi to Gokarna is very popular route for both pilgrimage as well as tourism. Gokarna is Land of palm trees, blue seas, golden sands aand Hindu temples.
Gokarna is situated on the coast of Karwar, in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Gokarna is blessed with pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes. The city used to be known as Hindu pilgrimage town and now its emerging as hub for beach lovers. Tourist came here in search of sanctity and relaxation. Palm clad Gokarna beach is more popular among foreign tourist than Indians. Other popular beaches are Kudle beach and Om beach. All beaches of Gokarna pose as perfect sites for water sport activities like surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and jet skiing. According to popular mythological belief, it is the place where Lord Shiva emerged from the incarnation of Mother Earth in the form of a cow. The town is home to one of the oldest temples known as Mahabaleshwar temples.
Taxi from Hampi to Gokarna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Hampi to Gokarna by car is well connected through NH 67 and NH52 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Hampi to Gokarna distance is 311 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Koppal - known as Jain Kashi, Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a religious shrine), and the Male Mallappa Temple
Hubli - Gokarna beach, Paradise beach, Half moon beach, Mahableshwar temples , On beach, Kudle beach
Dharwad - Nrupatunga Betta, Chandramouleshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Navagriha Teertha, Unkal Lake etc
Kalaghatagi - Kalameshwar Jatre, Tamboor Basavanna temple
Yellapur - Sathoddi falls, Magod Falls, Jenukallu Gudda, Shirley Falls, Jenu Kallu Gudda Sunset Point, Ganesh Pal, Kodasalli Dam
Sirsi - Sri Marikamba Temple, Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Sahashralinga, Burude Falls, Muregar Falls, Mattighatta Falls
Karwar - Kurumgad Island, Sadashivgad Fort, Devbagh Beach, Majali Beach, Guddalli Peak, Oyster Rock Lighthouse.
Sunksal - Jenukallu Gudda, Yana Rock's, Shirve Gudda Top Point, Sahasralinga
Gadag-Betageri - Sri Trikuteshwara Temple, Sri Veeranarayana Swami Gudi - Gadaga, Vishwaguru Basaveshwara statue, Bhishma Lake, Basaveshwar Statue, Gadag Zoo, Saalumarada Thimmakka Tree Park, Jain Temple Lakkundi