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Gokarna |
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narrow streets, traditional houses, and temples, the nondescript
town of Gokarna has become the favourite haunt of Hindu
pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars, and beach buffs. Locals believe
that Gokarna derives its name from a legend in which Lord
Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow. Literally meaning
‘cow’s ear,’ this village is formed
by the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers. Adventurous
travellers must be prepared for a bit of cliffscrambling
in this coastal town. Om beach, one of Gokarna’s
five famed beaches, takes the shape of an ‘Om,’
a spiritual symbol. The other beaches, wedged between
gigantic cliffs that protrude like delicate fingers into
the sea, are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon, and Paradise.
The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is
a scenic delight with rocky mountains and the Western
Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Here,
you can experience the famed Karnataka hospitality in
friendly guesthouses run by local families. |
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How
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District:
Uttara Kannada |
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Karwar – 60km
Bangalore – 470km |
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Kumta –
32km |
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Dabolim (Goa) – 150km |
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STD
Code: 08386 |
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Where
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Hotel
Gokarna International
Main
Road,
Kumta Taluk, Gokarna,
Uttara Kannada – 581 326
Tel: 08386-657368, 656848
Fax: 08386-656848
Email: hotelgokarna@yahoo.com
Web site: www.geocities.com hotelgokarna.com
Tariff Range: Rs. 200/- to Rs. 600/-
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The Om Beach Resort
Gokarna,
Karnataka
Contact Details: Mr. Muddappa: 09448579395.
Ph: 08386-257052,257718
Email: shamkdg@indiatimes.com
Website: www.kairali.com
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Hotel
New Prasad Nilaya
Near
New Bus Stand,
Ganjigadde,Gokarna,
Kumta,
Uttara Kannada – 581 326
Tel: 08386-656250, 657135
Tariff Range: Rs. 100/- to Rs. 350/- |
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Nimmu
House
Mani
Bhadra Road,
Gokarna,
Uttara Kannada – 581 326
Tel: 08386-656730
Email: nimmuhouse@yahoo.com
Tariff Range: Rs. 100/- to Rs. 150/- |
Hotel
Samudra
Gokarna,
Kumta,
Uttara Kannada – 581 326
Tel: 08386-656236
Tariff Range: Rs. 100/- to Rs. 135/- |
Om
Lodge
Ganjigadde,
Gokarna,
Kumta,
Uttara Kannada – 581 326
Tel: 08386-656445
Tariff Range: Rs. 125/- to Rs. 450/- |
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