Uttara Kannada · 4D/3N · Easy
Gokarna Murudeshwar Trip
Overview
This is the long-weekend escape south of Goa: leave Mumbai by overnight bus and wake up on the Karnataka coast. Gokarna's OM Beach and Kudle are quieter and more spiritual than their Goan neighbours - still fishing villages with temple town calm. Then we move north to Murudeshwar, where a 123-foot Shiva statue stands against the Arabian Sea and you can climb the temple tower for the view. Easy days, long beaches, two iconic shrines, and a route that most Mumbai travellers only attempt on their own. We handle the buses, stays and transfers so you just travel.
Based in Uttara Kannada, this easy 4-day trek is best attempted during October, November, December, January, February, March — when the trail and surroundings are at their most rewarding.
4 Days
Duration
Sea level
Max Altitude
Easy
Difficulty
October
Best Season
Departure City
Departure Dates
Cancellation policy: Trek bookings are non-refundable by default. For date changes or special cases, contact us at mumbaiweekenders@gmail.com.
Day-wise Itinerary
Trip Highlights
- ✓OM Beach and Kudle Beach in Gokarna
- ✓The 123-ft Shiva statue at Murudeshwar
- ✓Temple-tower view over the Arabian Sea
- ✓Overnight bus from Mumbai - minimal leave needed
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- ✓Overnight bus Mumbai-Gokarna and return
- ✓Beachside stay (sharing)
- ✓Breakfast on travel days
- ✓Gokarna-Murudeshwar transfer
- ✓Temple-tower entry
Exclusions
- ✕Lunch and dinner
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Adventure activity charges
Things to Carry
FAQs
How do we travel from Mumbai to Gokarna?
By overnight bus - you leave Mumbai in the evening and arrive in Gokarna the next morning, so you only need a long weekend of leave.
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is an easy beach-and-temple trip with no trekking. Suitable for couples, friends and families.
What is special about Murudeshwar?
It has a 123-foot statue of Lord Shiva facing the Arabian Sea, and a temple tower you can climb for a wide coastal view.
How far is Gokarna from Mumbai?
Around 500 km by road along the Konkan coast - an overnight bus journey.
Cancellation policy: Trek bookings are non-refundable by default. For date changes or special cases, contact us at mumbaiweekenders@gmail.com.
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