3-Day Itinerary for Honnavar and Gokarna

  1. Day 1: Discovering Honnavar
    Starting location: Honnavar Beach
    Distance: 0 miles (walking)

    Begin the first day of your journey at the Honnavar Beach to relax. From there, head to the nearby Apsara Konda Waterfalls, known for its scenic beauty. After spending some quality time, continue north to visit the historical Basavaraja Durga Island, which has a fort, lighthouse, and beautiful panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. End your first day with a mesmerizing sunset view from the Kasarkod Beach.

  2. Day 2: Beach hopping in Gokarna
    Starting location: Kudle Beach
    Distance: 14 miles (driving)

    Begin your day by driving towards Gokarna. Start your beach-hopping adventure by visiting the Kudle Beach, famous for its beautiful sunsets. Next, head to the Om Beach, shaped like the Hindu symbol 'Om,' and participate in exciting water sports such as surfing, banana boat rides and more. After that, head to the secluded and peaceful Half Moon Beach, located north of Om Beach. End the day by witnessing another stunning sunset at the Paradise Beach.

  3. Day 3: Spiritual Exploration
    Starting Location: Mahabaleshwara Temple
    Distance: 8 miles (driving)

    Begins day three by visiting the most important religious site in Gokarna, The Mahabaleshwara Temple. From there, visit the picturesque, Koti Tirtha, Gokarna's most prominent and holy water body. Then, visit the Mirjan Fort, located across the Kali River, where the queens of the Vijayanagara Empire used to live. In the evening, head back to Honnavar for a sumptuous seafood dinner at the Naveen Beach Restaurant

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Honnavar Beach (All Day, Free)
  • Apsara Konda Waterfalls (2 hours, Free)
  • Basavaraja Durga Island (3 hours, Free)
  • Kasarkod Beach (1 hour, Free)
  • Kudle Beach (All Day, Free)
  • Om Beach (2 hours, Water Sports cost varies)
  • Half Moon Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Paradise Beach (1 hour, Entry Fee - 100 INR)
  • Mahabaleshwara Temple (1-2 hour, Free)
  • Koti Tirtha (30 minutes -1 hour Free)
  • Mirjan Fort (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
  • Naveen Beach Restaurant (2 hours, 1200 INR for two)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1300 INR

Useful Tips:

If you have an extra day, visit the Yaana Cave Temple located near Gokarna for spiritual and adventurous exploration. Also, avoid monsoon seasons when many places closer due to heavy rainfall and flooding. If your time is limited, skip the beaches and focus on historical sites.

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