About Gokarna
Pune to Gokarna distnce : 543 km
Estimated travel time : 11.3 hours
Pune 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 Pune to Gokarna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pune to Gokarna by car is well connected through NH48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pune to Gokarna distance is 543 Km and is 11.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bhor - Baneshwar Temple ( Historical temple in lush surrounding), Necklace Point, Rohida Fort, Damosphere the tent life
Wai - Wai Caves, Menwali Ghat, Vision optics Ganesha temple, Rajpuri Caves, Karthik Caves, Nana Phadnavis Wada, Harrisons Folly
Satara - Ajinkyatara Fort, Rajwada Palace, Shri Uttar Chidambaram Nataraj Mandir, City View Point
Karad - Agashiv Leni, Sadashivgad, Vasantgad, Koyana Dam
Uran islampur - shrine or math of Sambhuappa Kosti
Nipani - Ganesh Temple, Gousepak Dargah, Rajwada, Sai Mandir
Belagavi - Fort, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Shiv Temple, Sri Kapileshwara Gudi
Kittur - Kittur Rani Chennamma Statue, Kittur Rani Chennamma Statue, Museum
Haliyal - Haliyal fort, Sathoddi falls, Tulja Bhavani temple
Yellapur - Sathoddi falls, Magod Falls, Jenukallu Gudda, Shirley Falls, Jenu Kallu Gudda Sunset Point, Ganesh Pal, Kodasalli Dam
Ankola - Shri Shantadurga Temple, Nandi Point, Ravalnatha Temple, Honey Beach, Shri Honnaraka Temple