Gokarna Beach Trek with Murudeshwar, Honnavar Trip

2 Days 1 Night
Group Size: 8 - 25
Difficulty : Easy to Moderate
Distance from Bengaluru: 490 KM

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Overview

Hello Bangalore!

Gokarna is easily the most famous destination in Karnataka. There are famous Beaches like Om Beach and Kudle Beach usually visited by tourists. Interesting thing is, there are also a few more beaches that can only be reached by trek like Paradise Beach, Small Hell Beach, Half Moon Beach. These Beaches are separated by hills covered with mini forest. One has to climb up the hill, trek through the woods, and reach the next beach. Sounds exciting, eh?

We’ll start our trip with a relaxing morning at the beach playing in the water, away from the Gokarna town.

Many beaches waiting to be explored later in the day by trekking like Belekan Beach, Paradise Beach, Small Hell Beach, Half-moon Beach, & the most famous Om Beach! With colorful crowd and picturesque panorama, Om Beach makes a perfect setting to take selfies and groupfies!

The next day, we will visit Murudeshwar which is a temple town with a spellbinding view of gigantic Shiva statue in the backdrop of Arabian sea. The huge Shiva statue is surrounded by Sea on three sides. The Murudeshwar Beach is just a small walk from the temple. It’s a surreal feeling to experience Murudeshwar sitting pretty on the west coast.

Honnavar is a hidden gem that is famous for it’s beautiful backwaters. A Mangrove Broadway walk and a boat ride on the Sharavati River originating from western ghats is a refreshing experience. A thrilling view of setting sun at the same time is a cherry on the top to end Gokarna trip on a high.

Come, join Muddie Trails on this exciting journey to a wonderful experience – Gokarna Beach Trip with Murudeshwar & Honnavar.

Highlights of the trip:

The most beautiful Gokarna Beach Trek 🚶
Belekan Beach, Paradise Beach, Small Hell Beach, Half-moon Beach, Om Beach
Gokarna Beach & Temple
Murudeshwar Shiva statue, Temple 🙏
Honnavar Mangrove Broadway Walk
Honnavar Backwaters boating
Beautiful sunset(s)
Social gathering with activities in the night at the stay.

Inclusions

Travel (Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus, Non AC)
Accommodation at a Guest House / Homestay - Rooms on sharing basis
2 Breakfasts
1 Dinner (Veg)
Gokarna Beach Trek covering Belekan Beach, Paradise Beach, Small Hell Beach, Half-moon Beach, Om Beach
Murudeshwar Giant Shiva statue, Temple & Honnavar Mangroves, Backwaters Visit
Social gathering & group activities
Trip Leader(s)
A hell lot of entertainment!

Exclusions

Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Honnavar Boating, any entry tickets.
Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above.

Itinerary

Day 0 - Leave Bengaluru!

Start from Bangalore, an overnight journey to Konkan coast.

Day 1 - Gokarna Beach Trek, Local Attractions

Check into Gokarna stay.
Freshup, have Breakfast.
Change to trek wear, go on a famous Gokarna Beach Trek covering many different offbeat beaches namely, Om Beach ~ Half moon Beach ~ Small Hell Beach ~ Paradise Beach ~ Belekan Beach.
Break for Lunch at Beach shacks, chill out for some time.
Hit the beach where ever you wish to, take a dip. It’s time for those slow-mos, reels, and jumping pictures.
Gokarna is usually a safe place to play in the sea in summer and winter.
Note: Safety is utmost priority. One has to take care not to go too deep into the water.
If lucky, we will get treated to a peaceful sunset with the reddish-orange Sun slowly dipping into the ocean.
Return to the stay, refresh.
Late evening visit to Gokarna Temple, for whoever interested (Temple closing time is 8 PM).
We shall finish our Dinner served at the stay, get set for social gathering & group activities.
Take well-deserved rest, good night!

Day 2 - Murudeshwar, Honnavar Trip

Freshen up, have Breakfast, check out of the stay.
Start journey towards famous temple town Murudeshwar sitting pretty overlooking Arabian sea. Visit giant Shiva statue, the temple and break for Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Honnavar Mangrove Broadway and go for a relaxing walk around the mangrove forest, followed by a visit to backwaters for an optional Boat ride on Sharavati river. A beautiful sunset is surely an icing on the cake.
Start back to Bangalore by late evening, over night journey.
Dinner on the way at a Dhaba.

Day 3 - Back home with memories!

Reach home early in the morning.
Share your beautiful experience of Gokarna beaches, Murudeshwar, Honnavar trip with friends and family.

Pickup/ Drop

Silk Board / HSR Layout: 8:00 PM

In front of Udupi Grand restaurant on Service road
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Sarjapur Signal: 8:15 PM

Ibbalur Lake Bus Stop
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Bellandur / Kadabishanahalli: 8:20 PM

Bus Stop in front of JP Morgan
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Marathahalli: 8:35 PM

In front of Mahindra Showroom
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Tin Factory: 8:50 PM

Tin Factory Bus Stop towards HP petrol pump
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Kalyan Nagar: 9:05 PM

Kalyan Nagar Bus Stop
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Hebbal: 9:20 PM

In front of Traffic Police Station (below flyover)
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Goraguntepalya: 9:50 or later (based on traffic)

Metro Station Bus Stop towards People’s Tree Hospital
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What to Expect

About Trip:

This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.

Travel:

Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus (with push back seats).
Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back Seater (not sleeper or semi-sleeper).

Accommodation:

At a comfortable Guest House / Homestay in Gokarna town.
Rooms on milti sharing basis.

Food:

2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (All veg) are included at the stay.
Remaining meals are self sponsored.
Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of Gokarna package for complete list of things included in your trip cost.

FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Traveler

80% refund/100% postponement if you inform about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to bookings@muddietrails.com to raise a cancellation request.
No refund/postponing is allowed within 48 hours of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
No refund/postponing is allowed even if you booked within 48 hours.
Alternatively, you may postpone your ticket to the future event 48 hours before the event start time. (Allowed once per booking ONLY)
No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

No Refund is allowed.
100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

Things to carry

Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
A small bag for the trek (to carry a water bottle, snacks, phone etc)
Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
Track pants, T-shirt for the trek
Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to avoid getting tanned bigtime)
Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
Good grip shoes or sandals for the trek
Your personal medications, if any
Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls/sea
Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday lunch, dinner, and misc. expenses
Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

Terms & Conditions

The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

What's next after booking your trip?

A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

Discounts ❎

Any kind of discounts are not available for Gokarna as its already the best price as per the facilities and inclusions provided.