Gokarna is a charming town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is famous as a Hindu pilgrimage centre which lures large number of travelers from all over the country. It is well known as a temple town which has numerous temples designed with artistic beauty and known for its sculptures.
The town is bounded by a large number of beaches which include Gokarna beach, Kudle beach, Om beach, Half moon beach and Paradise beach.