GOKARNA is situated on the banks of Arabian sea, Gokarna literally meaning Cow’s Ear and is a temple town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is believed that Lord Rudra (another name for Shiva) was sent to Patalaloka by Brahma (the creator) to undergo penance. He eventually emerged from the ear of a cow and hence the name GOKARNA. It is also called "BHOO KAILASAM". GOKARNA is a tow
n of contrasts as it is a temple of town and also a holiday destination. GOKARNA is a famous pilgrimage center as well as a tourist attraction for those who want to explore cultural heritage and beauty of nature. Gokarna finds its reference in a number of Hindu historical literature. GOKARNA is acclaimed as MUKTHI KSHETRA, the place where Hindus come to perform their obsequies after the death of a person. GOKARNA is surrounded by natural beauty of five beaches namely Gokarna beach, Kudle beach, Om beach, Half moon beach and Paradise beach. One of the historical, ancient and wonderful pond Kotiteertha has.. Most importantly this is not a place to travel in hurry. GOKARNA is not a place to travel in Hurry. One should just drift up the coast, enjoying the scenic beauty of this coastal area surrounded by so many wonderful places like Idadunji, Murdeshwar, Yana, Sirsi Marikamba Temple, Banavasi, Sahasralinga, Several Falls (Sathodi Falls, Magod Falls, Ganesh falls), Dandeli Kali River Water Activities etc...
Finally we can conclude as GOKARNA IS A PLACE YOU REMEMBER FOREVER .....