Located ~140 km south of Goa, Gokarna is a tranquil sanctuary famed for both profound spirituality and raw coastal beauty. Home to the legendary 4th-century Mahabaleshwar Temple enshrining the sacred Atmalinga of Lord Shiva, Gokarna is also renowned for its crescent-shaped beaches tucked beneath rocky cliffs.
Hike or drive along the scenic coastline from Om Beach (naturally shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol 'ॐ') to Kudle Beach and Half Moon Bay. En route, explore the 16th-century laterite walls of Mirjan Fort.