Gokarna Beach Trek and Camping
Overview
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!
What's included
Itinerary
- 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 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.
- Take an overnight journey from Bangalore to Gokarna
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
Redemption Process
- Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
- Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation untill 24 hrs : Life is unpredictable. If your plans change, no worries! Notify us at least 24 hours (local time) before your booking, as stated in your confirmation email, and enjoy a full refund. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility!
- Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued
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