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Malpe Beach

India /Karnataka /Udupi /Udupi

Malpe Beach is located just 6 km from Udupi, Karnataka. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Malpe beach is thought for its charming and engaging golden brown sand and turquoise blue waters. it’s lined with palm trees and also the blue skies higher than boost the scene, providing an ideal image. Your vacation are complete after you lie on the sand and revel in equally of the natural splendour around you, along side the cool air from the ocean and shades from the palms. The superb read of the ocean is bound to create your trip persistent. The beach in Malpe is additionally termed as a virgin beach as its beauty remains untouched and intact. A little watercourse, called the Udayavara watercourse, flows round the beach and this is often conjointly called the Malpe river.

Malpe Beach, Udupi

Malpe Beach, Udupi

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to late January.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Paradise Isle Beach Resort ;  Malpe Beach, Udupi – 576 108, Karnataka, India. ; Ph/M –  +91 8202538777;+9108202538666 ; Food Serve –  Mughlai, Chinese, Continental.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. Volvo (AC buses), Airbuses or KSRTC buses are available here, choose as per your budget. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. Bus stops are located throughout the city.

Train : Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.

Air : Mangalore International Airport is 59 km from Udupi. The airport is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few Middle-eastern destination. Prepaid taxis can be booked from the counter located inside the arrival terminal at ₹780 (as on 14-Jun-2008). They take approximately 1.5 hours to reach.

Others : Autorickshaws can be, and are generally a cheap mode to travel. For autos, fares start at ₹20 for the first 1.5 km and go up by ₹14 every kilometer after that.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

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Kapu Beach

Malpe Beach

St. Mary’s Island

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple

India /Karnataka /Udupi /Kumbasi

Sri Aanegudde Vinayaka Temple, Kumbasi, Udupi district, Karnataka. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple situated on the hill attracts a large number of pilgrims. Important new activities in the area are started after a worship of this deity. The Temple of Mahalingeshwara is surrounded by a lake and poja is offered to a shallow pit in which “water from the Bhagirathi (Ganga)” is said to collect. The right side of the lake is called Surya-Pushkarini and the left-side the Chandra-Pushkarini. There are also shrines of Suryanarayana, Channakeshava and Lakshminarayana on the banks of the tank and a branch of the Sode Mutt.

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple Entance, Udupi

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple Entance, Udupi

HistoryEdit

Abot Anegudde Vinayaka history is believed that once drought hit this space, the sage Agasthya came here to perform yagna to please the rain God. The demon Kumbhasura tried to disrupt the yagna by heavy the sages performing arts the yagna. To rescue the sages Lord Ganesa blessed Bheema, the strongest among the Padavas with a weapon, victimisation that Bheema killed the demon and expedited the completion of the yagna. In Theertha Prabandham Shri Vadirajaru exlained, since Bheema Killed demon victimisation the sword (Asi) the name of the place is termed as Kumbhashi. Tulabharam, a custom of giving to God valuables in weight equivalent of someone is often drained this temple by devotees. Auspicious ceremonies like wedding, naming ceremony etc. also are control here. 2 guest homes by name Amoda & Pramoda square measure obtainable at the premises of Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple. Guest homes are provided solely on previous booking. individuals from far flung places return here to require blessings from Lord Vinayaka. On the Chauthi / Chaturthi (the fourth day once the total moon) of each lunation, special poojas square measure control at the temple. additionally the Ganesh Chaturthi is widely known with nice splendor. In recent times His sanctity Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejavar mongrel inaugurated a large eating hall that is in a position to accommodate a thousand individuals. Lunch is served to devotees as ‘Maha Prasada’ everyday.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

5.30 am. to 12.30 pm.
4.30 pm. to 9.00 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to late January.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Safa Dine ;  National Highway 66 Koteshwar, Karnataka 576217 India ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. Volvo (AC buses), Airbuses or KSRTC buses are available here, choose as per your budget. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. Bus stops are located throughout the city.

Train : Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.

Air : Mangalore International Airport is 59 km from Udupi. The airport is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few Middle-eastern destination. Prepaid taxis can be booked from the counter located inside the arrival terminal at ₹780 (as on 14-Jun-2008). They take approximately 1.5 hours to reach.

Others : Autorickshaws can be, and are generally a cheap mode to travel. For autos, fares start at ₹20 for the first 1.5 km and go up by ₹14 every kilometer after that.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Anegudde Vinayaka Temple : +91 8254-261079, 267397, 272221.
  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

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Kapu Beach

Malpe Beach

St. Mary’s Island

Kapu Beach

India /Karnataka /Udupi /Udupi

Kapu Beach in Karnataka is located on the coastal belt which passes through the West Coast National Highway and is only 12 kilometers away from Udupi. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kapu Beach is one among the favored beaches of Karnataka wherever traveler enjoys the scenic great thing about the environment, the long stretches of golden beaches and also the cool breeze. The place Kaup incorporates a beautiful beach, a ruined fort associate degreed an recent a hundred linear unit high pharos. This Beach incorporates a lovely beach giving an ideal vacation destination for tourists probing for solitude. A walk on the sprawling white sand beach and also the cool blue water offers a therapeutic impact for tired souls. Tourists pay weekends enjoying each day within the scenic great thing about Kaup Beach in Karnataka. A ruined fort adds a mystic charm to the place. Another attraction of the Kaup beach is that the recent 100ft high pharos. The place Kaup is additionally renowned for the 2 temples of divinity Mariamma. The Jainist basadis at Kaup ar in ruins, however ar price a visit. Kaup beach of Karnataka may be a good retreat for you to return and acquire eliminate your fatigue as you’ll take a soothing sun bathtub or stroll across the white sand. The fragrance of the encompassing flora that blows across the total beach at the side of the cool breeze from the waters possesses a soothing impact.

Kapu Beach, Udupi

Kapu Beach, Udupi

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Sri Balaji ;  Mahabal Mall, Main Road Kaup, Karnataka 574106 India ; Ph/M –  91 820 257 9333 ; Food Serve –  Vegetarian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. Volvo (AC buses), Airbuses or KSRTC buses are available here, choose as per your budget. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. Bus stops are located throughout the city.

Train : Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.

Air : Mangalore International Airport is 59 km from Udupi. The airport is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few Middle-eastern destination. Prepaid taxis can be booked from the counter located inside the arrival terminal at ₹780 (as on 14-Jun-2008). They take approximately 1.5 hours to reach.

Others : Autorickshaws can be, and are generally a cheap mode to travel. For autos, fares start at ₹20 for the first 1.5 km and go up by ₹14 every kilometer after that.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery


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Kapu Beach
Malpe Beach
St. Mary's Island

Sri Krishna Temple

India /Karnataka /Udupi /Udupi

Sri Krishna Temple is located at Krishna Complex, G B Panth Road, Udupi, Udupi, Mangaluru, Karnataka 576101. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Shree Krishna Temple Udipi is 1st among the seven places of pilgrimages. Thousands of pious devotees throng the Udupi Krishna temple all around the year to catch a glimpse of Lord Krishna. The distinctive feature of Shree Krishna domestic dog temple is that the Lord is idolized solely through a window with 9 holes referred to as the Navagraha Kitiki. The window is delicately incised and silver plated. it’s been a practice during this temple to worship the Lord solely through this window.

Sri Krishna Temple Entrance, Udupi

Sri Krishna Temple Entrance, Udupi

HistoryEdit

Krishna Matha was supported by the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhwacharya within the thirteenth century. He was the founding father of the Dvaita college of Vedanta. It’s believed that Madhwacharya found the idol of SriKrishna in a very giant ball of gopichandana. As told by Sri Madhwacharya in his ‘ Tantrasara Sangraha’ the Idol is placed Pashimabhimukha. All alternative, the opposite idols in other Ashta mutts face Western facet also. Once Kanakadasa, a pious worshiper and buff of Lord Krishna, was staying in a very makeshift domicile ahead of Krishna mongrel. There was associate earthquake within the night and also the outer temple wall cracked such the simplest way that there was a good enough gap for Kanakadasa to possess darshana of the idol. Till today, devotees still worship Lord Krishna by praying through constant window wherever kanakadasa was seeing the Pooja from outside. It is called Kanakanakhindi.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to late January.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Mitra Samaj ;  Car Street, Near Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, India. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Indian Cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. Volvo (AC buses), Airbuses or KSRTC buses are available here, choose as per your budget. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. Bus stops are located throughout the city.

Train : Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.

Air : Mangalore International Airport is 59 km from Udupi. The airport is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few Middle-eastern destination. Prepaid taxis can be booked from the counter located inside the arrival terminal at ₹780 (as on 14-Jun-2008). They take approximately 1.5 hours to reach.

Others : Autorickshaws can be, and are generally a cheap mode to travel. For autos, fares start at ₹20 for the first 1.5 km and go up by ₹14 every kilometer after that.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Sri Krishna Temple : 098452 42053
  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

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Kapu Beach

Malpe Beach

St. Mary’s Island

Udupi Sightseeing

Udupi is a famous tourist sightseeing for all the visitors from all around the World. List of all Udupi sightseeing are as follows –

Kapu Beach

Malpe Beach

St. Mary’s Island

Sri Krishna Temple

Ananteshwar Temple

Kodi Beach

Kundeswara Temple

Daria Bahadurgad Fort

Uppinakudru Island

Holy Rosary Church

Sri Indrani Panchadurga Parameshwari Temple

Anantha Padmanabha Temple

Shri Laxmi Venkatesha Temple

Shri Bramalingeshwara Temple

Guddattu Shri Vinayaka Temple

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple

Chandramoulishwar Temple

Sri Brahmi Durga Parameshwari Temple

Coin Museum Corp Bank

Udupi City

Udupi

Taamragowri, Gokarna

India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Gokarna

Taamragowri, Gokarna Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Taamragowri a renowned pilgrimage centre in this region. Taamragowri is popular for the Shiva lingam (idol of Lord Shiva). The idol can be seen once in 40 years, when the ‘Ashta Bandana Kumbhabhishekam’ is performed.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

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Om Beach

Paradise Beach

Kudle Beach

Cocopelli Surf School, Gokarna

India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Gokarna

Sandeep Samuel, Main Beach, Belehittal, Taluk Kumta, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, 581326, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Cocopelli Surf faculty is that the 1st and solely surf faculty placed in Gokarna. placed in one among the simplest and exciting surf spots in India, this faculty was supported by Sandeep prophet in October 2011. The beaches in Gokarna give the proper waves for surf beginners. The clean blue water and also the pleasant conditions here are ideal for surfriding. the varsity offers hands on coaching by tough trainers on the fundamentals of surfriding. directions regarding techniques and safety also are instructed before surfriding. The school additionally provides surf board rentals and body board rentals, and helps in board repairs. Surf visits may be organized from here. all kinds of surf boards ar out there at Cocopelli Surf faculty.

Cocopelli Surf School, Gokarna

Cocopelli Surf School, Gokarna

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

12:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : No Entry Fee
The cost of a course ranges from approximately INR 700 to INR 1500 per day depending on the number of sessions taught.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Cocopelli Surf School : 81057-64969
  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

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Om Beach

Paradise Beach

Kudle Beach

Kotitirtha, Gokarna

India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Gokarna

Kotitirtha is located at Southeast of Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kotithirtha is a sacred water body set close to the Mahabaleshwara Temple in Gokarna. This sacred tank is believed to contain one large integer sacred springs, so the name Kotithirtha. Kotithirtha is encircled by several temples and devotees return here to wash within the tank before getting into them. a number of the pilgrims return here to perform rituals for his or her departed adored ones. The tank has granite steps created round the banks. secure stone platforms are designed close to the tank to perform the rituals. alittle temple lies at the middle of the tank. On the southern bank of Kotithirtha one can even pay court at the Varadeshvara linga, put in by Sage Agasthya.

Kotitirtha, Gokarna

Kotitirtha, Gokarna

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Best Season to Visit Kotithirtha is during the Shivaratri festival which is celebrated here.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Gokarna … Click Here

Om Beach

Paradise Beach

Kudle Beach

Yaana, Gokarna

India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Yaana

Yaana is located in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Karwar port, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Sirsi, and 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Kumta. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Yana is a little hill station close to Kumta in Uttar kannada District. it’s standard attributable to the two black crystalline rock formations named as Bhairaveshwara peak and Mohini peak. settled within the picturesque inexperienced background of the Sahyadri Mountains, these peaks ar a feast to the eyes of any nature lover. Yana is additionally a accepted journeying spot throughout Shivaratri for automotive competition celebration of lord Bhairaveshwara. The rock hillocks ar encircled by thick forests and water streams; trekking during this a part of the Western Ghats may be a dream of each journey lover.

Yaana, Gokarna

Yaana, Gokarna

HistoryEdit

The history behind the Yaana is Lord Shiva granted Bhasmasura the power of reducing anybody to ashes on whose head he could lay his hand. Armed with this blessing, Bhasmasura became uncontrollable. He dreamt of eloping with Shiva’s beautiful wife, Uma, and tried to burn down Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva then came down to earth and hid himself in a cave at Yana. In order to save Shiva-Parvati from the evil design of the demon, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a young, beautiful female dancer, Mohini, and challenged Bhasmasura to compete with her in a dance performance. During this performance, Mohini made the demon put his hand on his own head and reduce himself to ashes. Even today a white ash-like powder is scattered all around Yana, and the faithful believe that it is the remains of Bhasmasura.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Gokarna … Click Here

Om Beach

Paradise Beach

Kudle Beach

Maha Ganapati Temple, Gokarna

India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Gokarna

Maha Ganapati Temple is situated near east side of Mahabaleshwar temple, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, 581326, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Maha Ganapati Temple is situated by the side of the more famous Mahabaleshwara Temple and plays a second fiddle in itinerary of the devotees. It is an old temple and is not big. It is standing right in the middle of the road and the traffic moves very slowly around this congested place. The idol is very beautiful and makes up for any short comings one might observe around it. It is in white stone and in a standing posture with a flat head where Ravana is supposed to have banged him. One can do abhisekha personally to the idol inside the sanctum sanctorum. Other wise one can just pay one rupee (yes only a rupee) and touch the idol by going inside. The pooja by the local priest is done very well.

Maha Ganapati Temple, Gokarna

Maha Ganapati Temple, Gokarna

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

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