Gokarna Summer Special Trip with Murudeshwar, Honnavar

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  • 2 Days 1 Night
  • Group Size: 8 - 25
  • Difficulty : Easy to Moderate
  • Distance : 480 KM

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 BeachHalf 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 Gokarna beach , away from the Gokarna town indulging in following adventure activities – Boating, Deep Sea Swimming, Dolphin Sighting, Kayaking.

Many more beaches waiting to be explored later in the day by trekking till we reach most famous Om Beach!
With colorful crowd and picturesque panorama, Om Beach makes a perfect setting to take selfies and groupfies!

The night is happening and full of memories at Gokarna!
The music, the delicious food, the sound of the waves, and a stroll on the soft sand under a moonlit night adds up to the amazing experience. 

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:

  • Gokarna Beach Trek 🚶(Belekan Beach, Paradise Beach,  Small Hell Beach,  Half-moon Beach,  Om Beach)
  • Gokarna Boating 👌
  • Deep Sea Swimming with life jackets👌
  • Dolphin Spotting 👌
  • Cave exploration 👌
  • Sea Kayaking👌
  • Snorkeling👌
  • Music on the Boat 🎵
  • Beach facing stay (Rooms & Tents)
  • Murudeshwar Shiva statue, Temple 🙏
  • Honnavar Mangrove Broadway Walk
  • Honnavar Backwaters boating
  • Beautiful sunset(s)
  • Social gathering with activities

Inclusions

  • Travel (Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus, Non AC)
  • Stay on sharing basis (Rooms/Tents)
  • 2 Breakfasts
  • Gokarna Boat Ride with Deep Sea Swimming, Dolphin Spotting, Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Cave exploration, Music on the Boat
  • Murudeshwar Giant Shiva, Temple & Honnavar Mangroves, Backwaters Visit
  • Bonfire (if allowed by officials)
  • Social gathering & group activities
  • Trip Leader
  • 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 Boating, Swimming, Dolphin Spotting, Beach Trek & Camping

  • Reach Gokarna beach stay. The captivating setting of our stay infront of the beach will excite and thrill you. You will fall in love with the place the moment you see it.
  • Put your bags at common luggage area & freshen up (Rooms/Tents will be assigned later).
  • Have Breakfast.
  • Change to swim wear, go on a famous Gokarna boat tour with following adventure activities:
    : Deep Sea Swimming, Dolphin Spotting, Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Cave exploration, Music on the Boat & Jumping from Boat.
  • Time for Gokarna Beach Trek involving 5 different Beahces namely, Om Beach ~ Half moon Beach ~ Small Hell Beach ~ Paradise Beach ~ Belekan Beach.
  • Note: Sometimes we do trekking first and then water activities next. It depends on boat availability.
  • 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.
  • Return to campsite by late evening, refresh.
  • Experience a peaceful sunset with the reddish-orange Sun slowly dipping into the ocean.
  • Rooms/Tents assignment as per season. From Octover till early March we do camping in tents. But summer months we go for rooms.
  • Our camp will lighten up the bonfire (if possible/allowed at that time), we can play music under a starry night.
  • Have your Dinner at the stay.
  • Social gathering till late and chill out.
  • Take well-deserved rest, good night!

Day 2 - Murudeshwar, Honnavar Trip

  • Wake up to the fresh morning breeze on the beach side with birds chirping and fishermen going about their routine.
  • Freshen up, have Breakfast, check out of the camp.
  • Take those selfies and groupfies at our lovely campsite in the fresh morning light (there are many photogenic places in and around campsite).
  • 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.

What to Expect

About Trip:
  • This trip involves basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay without any luxury, whatsoever.
  • This is a group trip with shared model. It may not suit everyone – especially for those expecting privacy and comfort. It best suits for people who wish to socialize.
  • Please do not book this trip if you are not okay with above points.

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).
  • We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially last row of the vehicle).

Accommodation:
  • Stay at a Beach facing property.
  • Oct to March: Tents of different combinations – 2/3/4/5/6 sharing.
  • Mid March to May (Summer): Rooms/Dormitories.
  • Each tent has pillows, blankets, and mats.
  • The stay also has well maintained common toilets/shower rooms.
  • Morning time, we will get luggage space to put our bags.

Food:
  • 2 Breakfasts are included at the stay.
  • Remaining meals are self sponsored. The shacks at Gokarna serve wide range of Konkan cuisine as well as South/North Indian food.
  • 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 muddietrails@gmail.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 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.

Pickup/Drop Points

Silk Board / HSR Layout: 8:00 PM


Sarjapur Signal: 8:15 PM


Bellandur / Kadabishanahalli: 8:20 PM


Marathahalli: 8:35 PM


Tin Factory: 8:50 PM


Hebbal: 9:15 PM


Goraguntepalya: 9:45 or later (based on traffic)

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.
  • This trip involves traveling with strangers and night stays (if any). Please be mindful that:
    • It is mandatory to share your personal information with the team along with a copy of your government approved ID card.
    • You will need to share your co-traveler(s) details if you have booked more than one seat.
  • 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.

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