Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple

Karnataka · Ancient origin (Ramayana-linked legend); present structure substantially medieval, with later renovations · dedicated to Shiva (as Mahabaleshwar / Atmalinga)

Getting there

Airport

  • Karwar Airport, Ankola 11.2 km
  • Gao Airport, Mormugao 106.4 km

Railway station

  • Gokarna Road railway station, Ankola 6.6 km
  • Ankola railway station, Ankola 10.9 km

Bus stand

  • Gokarna Bus Stand, Kumta 1 km
  • Ankola Bus Stand, Ankola 12.5 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Ganesh Chaturthi

Where to stay

  • Hotel om international 0.1 km
  • Seaside Beach Resort 0.2 km
  • Hotel Shri Sai Ram 0.3 km
  • Om Ganapati Stay Home Gokarna 0.3 km
  • DAT 0.3 km
  • SPOT ON 38786 Patang Beach Resort 0.3 km

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On the day

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