Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gokarna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gokarna

With a population of 25,851, Gokarna is a must-see destination in Karnataka, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gokarna to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Gokarna

Gokarna in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gokarna in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1330
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gokarna

Plane

Although Gokarna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vasco da Gama Goa Intl (GOI), which is located 106 km from Gokarna. Vasco da Gama Goa Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Gokarna departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Gokarna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vasco da Gama Goa Intl (GOI), which is located 106 km from Gokarna. Vasco da Gama Goa Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Gokarna departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Gokarna

GOIVasco da Gama Goa Intl
GOXPernem Mopa Intl
HBXHubballi

Airlines serving Gokarna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gokarna

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,736 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,946 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gokarna

Most booked hotels in Gokarna

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Stone Wood Nature Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,428+
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Hotel Golden Heights Gokarna
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,703+
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Seagate
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 2,866+
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Sea Spray Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,618+
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Sanskruti Resort Gokarna
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
₹ 3,577+
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Hiring a car in Gokarna

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Gokarna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Gokarna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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