Gokarna, Karnataka
Gokarna | |
|---|---|
town | |
Gokarna Om Beach | |
| Coordinates: 14°33′00″N 74°19′00″E / 14.55°N 74.31667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Karavali |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Tehsil | Kumta |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.9 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,851 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-47 |
| Website | uttarakannada |
Gokarna is a small temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in southern India, It has a population of around 20,000. The Mahabaleshwara Temple is dedicated to Shiva.
Gokarna is one of seven important centres of pilgrimage in Hinduism.
Gokarna is one of the most popular beach destinations for tourists in India. It is popular with beach trekkers. Yana Caves hosts the second cleanest village in India.