Around Gokarna Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Gokarna

• Murudeshwar
• Yana
• Karwar

Murudeshwar (76 kms.)

The pilgrim centre is famous for the hill top temple of Lord Shiva. View of the sea frorfl the hill is breath-taking. A charming and clean beach is located nearby.

Yana(50kms.)

The twin peaks of Bhairaveshwara Shikara and Mohini Shikara, surrounded by thick forests are venerated by the locals. A small shrine of Lord Shiva has a Shivalinga which is continuously bathed by a perennial stream.

Karwar (50 kms.)

This excellent beach resort and port town at the mouth of Kali river is the district headquarters of Uttara Kannada. The town is also an angler's paradise and is dotted wit" many picnic spots. The main attractions are - Sadashivgad Hill Fort, known for the dargah (tomb) of Peer Shah Shamsuddin Kharobat and the Naganath temple ; Baithkol3 Beach ; Karwar Harbour; Muslin Factory and Dev Bagh Beach Resort. Narasimha Sculpture