3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Gokarna-Mudeshwar-Honnavar in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Gokarna
    30 minutes (15.5 miles) from Hubli Airport

    Explore the Mahabaleshwara Temple, one of the major pilgrimage sites in Gokarna. Enjoy a scenic drive to Kudle Beach to witness the beautiful sunset. The beach offers numerous water sports activities such as surfing, banana boat rides, and parasailing. Savour delicious seafood and authentic south Indian cuisine at Namaste Cafe.

  2. Day 2: Murdeshwar
    2 hours (50 miles) from Gokarna

    Begin with a visit to the awe-inspiring Murdeshwar Temple, that houses a massive 20storied Gopura and the world's second tallest Shiva statue. Enjoy a mesmerising view of the Arabian Sea from the Murdeshwar Beach, this beach offers water sports such as jetski, Banana Boat rides and snorkelling. Pamper yourself with a traditional South Indian spa therapy at RNS Spa, located in the temple complex and then enjoy the delicious South-Indian delicacies at the Naveen Beach Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Honnavar
    1.5 hours (45 miles) from Murdeshwar

    Head towards the Sharavathi backwaters for an enjoyable boat ride. A ride along the river, surrounded by lush green forests and scenic mountains which is a treat. Witness the magnificent Apsara Konda Falls, which falls from a height of 10m and visit the ancient Kasarkod beach temple and find your inner peace. Relish the fresh seafood at Shetty's Lunch Home, known for its delectable seafood cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahabaleshwara Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kudle Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Namaste Cafe (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Murdeshwar Temple (1.5 hours, free)
  • Murdeshwar Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Spa Therapy (1 hour, INR 1500)
  • Naveen Beach Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Sharavathi Backwaters (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Apsara Konda Falls (2 hours, free)
  • Kasarkod Beach Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Shetty's Lunch Home (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5800

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can head to the famous Om Beach in Gokarna or visit the Yana Caves near Honnavar. If you have less time, you can skip Apsara Konda Falls in Honnavar. Remember to book your spa treatments in advance as they may be in high demand during peak season.

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