Category
Trekking
Suitable for
All
Duration
2 Days | 1 Night
Min. Age
15+ Years
Disabled Friendly
Yes
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Language
English
Accommodation
Included
Cookies
Included
First Aid Kit
Available
Meal
Included
Outdoor games
Included
Safety gear
Included
Sleeping bags
Included
snacks
Included
Swimming suit
Recommended
Tent
Included
Transportation
Included
Tour Guide
Included
Water bottle
Included
Description
Gokarna Beach Trek presents an ideal weekend getaway opportunity from Bangalore, located only an 8-hour drive away from it! People looking for adventure, away from the hustle-bustle from their daily lives - the Gokarna Beach Trek caters to their needs like no other. The trek is different in its texture. It starts with the best of nature, taking you through dense foliage and indigenous flora and fauna, to roaring waterfalls, and beaches and ends back at civilization with an exploration of ancient forts!
The Gokarna Beach Trek, 490 km away from the city of Bangalore, presents to the trekkers an exciting opportunity to explore the best of nature. With the serene views of surroundings teeming with alpine flora like the wild jasmine and indigenous fauna, the trekkers will have the experience of a lifetime, even along the way to their destination - the Gokarna Beach Trek.
During this exciting adventure, you will experience the thrill of camping under the stars, amidst thick foliage, alongside beaches and lush green jungles! Enjoy campfires, sleeping bags and the starlit sky to your heart’s content!
Itinerary
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Return and Departure
- After breakfast, Pack up your bags to leave for Bangalore from the Gokarna camping site.
- On the way back from the Gokarna trek, you will get a chance to visit Historic Mirjan Fort followed by having a self-sponsored lunch.
- Before midnight, you will reach back Bangalore
- After breakfast, Pack up your bags to leave for Bangalore from the Gokarna camping site.
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Gokarna Beach Trek
- After reaching the base camp of Gokarna beach trek, freshen up and have breakfast.
- By 09:00 am, prepare yourself and begin your trek to Gokarna beaches.
- Om Beach: From Half Moon beach to Om beach. Located at a distance of approximately 8 km from the town of Gokarna, OM beach is Two semi-crescent shapes that join together resembling the symbol ‘OM’ is the reason behind the name of the beach.
- Dolphin Point: From Om beach, you will be trekking through a small forest to the perfect sunset point along with a stop at the dolphin viewpoint.
- Half-Moon beach: from Dolphin point, you will trek through the coast to Half-Moon beach. Paradise beach: You will be starting our Gokarna trek from paradise beach.
- Gokarna Camping: from paradise beach, you will take a ferry ride back to the campsite.
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Journey from Bangalore
- Take an overnight journey from Bangalore to Gokarna
Inclusion
- All relevant licenses and permits.
- Transport for the relevant period.
- Meals for the relevant time period
- Trekking expertise and professional guide.
- Camping gear for stay, including tents and sleeping bags.
- Campfire at the base camp
Exclusion
- Personal expenses
- lunch/dinner during travel
Know Before you go
- Carry minimum weight. It helps in walking faster in the mountains
- Do not litter here and there. Keep your surroundings neat, clean, and green. Instead of throwing the waste around, keep it in your bag and take it back with you.
- Alcohol and smoking are not allowed. You need to keep your body hydrated throughout the journey, so consumption of alcohol and any other kind of drinks and drugs is highly inadvisable.
- The decision of the trek leader will be final and binding.
- Delays may occur due to weather conditions
- Any person with health conditions like Asthma, etc. are advised not to go for this expedition. However, if they so decide, it is at their own risk. Also, kindly consult your physician before you undertake this trek
- Do not wander off on your own. Follow the instructions of your team leaders
- Please take care of your baggage. Lock your backpack with a small lock, instead of accusing others of the stolen items.
- If you opt for a homestay, treat the hosts with respect and communicate with them comfortably!
- Wear full sleeves and pants for this particular expedition, as the insects and forest leeches can get extremely active this time around.
- Harm no animals and plants on the journey.
- Always carry a water bottle and handy snacks in your backpack.
- Always check the weather conditions before leaving for the trek.
- Eat healthily and do not skip meals during the trek.
- Always carry a personal medical kit with you as cuts & bruises are very common during the trek.
- Do not carry expensive gadgets and pieces of jewelry.
Things to Carry
- Comfortable trekking pants and T-shirts
- Thermal inner pants and Thermal inner wears
- Fleece jacket and Down jacket
- Waterproof windbreaker
- Waterproof gloves and a Pair of woolen socks
- Warm hat and Sun cap
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Portable charger and Power bank
- Camera and extra batteries
- A small bottle of shampoo, Facial mist, and Moisturizer
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Lip balm and wipes
- Sleeping bag and tent
- Trekking shoes and trekking pole
- Headlight with extra batteries
- First aid box with all the necessary medicines
- Toilet paper
- Cash is always necessary to carry as you may not find any ATM machines nearby
Redemption Process
- After the booking is complete, you will receive an email and SMS consisting of booking details. The details can also be viewed in active bookings page of your account. Just login to your account in our website and access 'active bookings' page in the dashboard.
- Show the e-voucher or confirmation E-mail at the reception counter; Trees have feelings too, please don’t print this voucher!
Cancellation Policy
- If your cancellation request is made at least 24 hours in advance of the booking date (date shown in the confirmation email), you will receive a full refund.
- If your cancellation request is made in less than 24 hours of the booking date (date shown in the confirmation email) may not receive a refund nor a transfer.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get canceled. In such cases, the operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However, if you are not compatible with the dates you will get a full refund.
- The applicable refund amount would reflect in the same account that was used to make the payment at the time of the booking. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days. Refunds will not be processed in cash.