Backpacking Gokarna Murdeshwar
Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destination Covered : Gokarna, Om Beach
Tour Activities : Trekking, Beaches Sightseeing, Sightseeing
Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
5800
Per Person
Gokarna and Om Beach Tour Overview
Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Karnataka and a newly found hub for beach lovers and hippies. Situated on the coast of Karwar. its stretch of beautiful, sandy beaches. Gokarna is divided into two parts, one that is for the religious devotee who comes to seek blessings of Shiva, and the other of the carefree tourist looking for some peace and quiet in nature’s lap.
The name Gokarna is made of two words, gau meaning cow and karna meaning ear, translating to cow’s ear. The reason for such a name is associated with its roots in mythology and also its geography. According to one story, the reason for naming this place Gokarna is because it is at the confluence of two rivers Gangavati and Aghanashini and this looks like a cow’s ear.
Murdeshwar Temple
Another temple town in Karnataka is Murdeshwar which is another name for Shiva and has the second-tallest Shiva statue in the world. The legend of this place is also associated with the same story of Shiva and Ravana. As we mentioned earlier, Ravana obtained the atmalingam from Shiva after a strong penance but he was tricked by the gods and the lingam got fixed in the ground. In his attempt to detach it from the earth, Ravana managed to scratch off a few pieces of the lingam and threw them in different directions. Wherever these fell, you will find temples around them. While a piece did not fall off the lingam in Murudeshwar but the cloth covering the atmalingam fell here and the Murudeshwar Temple is built around the same spot.
Lying along the periphery of the majestic Murudeshwar Temple is the beautiful beach by the same name. Overlooking the monumental statue of Lord Shiva, this beach is the perfect picnic spot for families and loved ones. The sand of this beach is quite excellent, and its silky texture is not very common.
Major Attractions:
Famous 5 beach Trek (Kudle Beach, Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, Paradise Beach, Bellakkan Beach.)
Mahabaleshwar Temple and Maha Ganapati Temple
Gokarna Local Sightseeing Shopping & Street Hopping
Enjoy Sunset from Gokarna beach.
Visit Famous Murudeshwar temple (2nd Tallest Shiva Temple in the World) & beach.
Gokarna and Om Beach Tour Itinerary
04:30 am – Reach to Home Stay, rooms will be allotted just for Freshen up & to relax.
06:00 am – Breakfast & Get ready for the Beach Trek
07:00 am – Start Beach Trek.
Kudle Beach, Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, Paradise Beach, Bellakkan Beach.
02:00 pm – Check In to hotel & Rest
03:30 pm – Gokarna Local Sightseeing – Explore Temples, Market, Shopping (Self exploratory & Optional)
06:00 pm – Sit back and watch the setting sun at Gokarna Beach
09:00 pm – Dinner Time
10:00 pm – Stories, Games and then sleep time
07:30 am – Get fresh and have breakfast
08:30 am – After breakfast depart to Murudeshwar
10:00 am – Visit Murudeshwar Temple
01:00 pm – Lunch & rest time to self explore ( Explore beach, enjoy water activities )
04:00 pm – Leave for the Railway station .
05:00 pm – Catch MATSYAGANDA EXP (12620)
Event Fee: Rs.5800/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
More Details about Gokarna and Om Beach Tour
Inclusions
- AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- The cost per head includes the following.
- Mumbai to Mumbai non Ac Sleeper Coach Train Reservation
- Food: Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Breakfast, Lunch
- Stay at Local hotels on twin sharing basis
- All Transports between Gokarna and Murdeshwar
- Entry fees
- First aid and first responder assistance in case required
- MPA administration charges if any
- Do read our terms and conditions before registration.
Exclusions
- Meals during journey
- Camera Charges, Guide and & Entry fees
- Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather.
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Price & Rates
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| No of pax Adult | Age Limit Above 12 years | Price per pax (Rs) INR 5800 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
Travel Schedule
- We’ll be boarding the train from our nearest railway station. Train timings are shared below for convenience.
- Meeting Point : Meet our team at Mumbai LTT at 03:00 PM
- We will be catching the MATSYAGANDHA EX (12619) on friday. Overnight Journey toward Gokarna Road Station.
- 03:00 pm – Mumbai LTT
- 03:42 pm – Thane
- 04:22 pm – Panvel
Things to carry
- Identity Card
- Some ready to eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc
- A good Backpack (Avoid Suitcases)
- Extra pair of clothes, socks optional
- Cap, Camera as Optional, Torch is must
- 1 packet of electrol, enerzal, glucon-D
- Medications if required for individual
- Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible
Important Notes
- Considering it is an outdoor activity, please prepare accordingly.
- We advise participants with any medical issues /history not to opt for this event. Still If he/she does so, it should be at the participant’s risk. The management will not be responsible for any incident.
- Do not carry Suitcase or Heavy Luggage, we recommend you to carry a backpack.
- Be Prepared for 2 days sightseeing in humid climate, almost it usually remains hot during the day, carry sunglasses, caps
- It’s a Backpacking Trip, not a Luxury Trip; we would change a few transports based on availability, as the overall year used to be full of tourists.
- We request you to go through the complete itinerary. Since it is a group event, we will not be in a position to entertain any request of leaving early from the event. Respecting the fellow trek buddies, please adhere to the schedule and take back lovely memories.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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