Hotel
Gokarna International - is about 200km north of Mangalore (7 hr by
bus) and 56km southwest of Karwar on the seashore. According to the
Gokarna Purana, “By mere entrance into this Ksetra (holy place), one
becomes liberated from hundreds of sins, including even brahma-hatya
(the killing of a Brahmin).” Moreover, it is said that one becomes free
from rebirth by just looking at the Atma-linga, by hearing the roar of
the sea, or by taking birth in Koti-tirtha.
With its narrow streets, traditional houses, and temples, the town of
Gokarna has become the favourite haunt of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit
scholars, and beach buffs. Locals believe that Gokarna derives its name
from a legend in which Lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow.
Literally meaning ‘cow’s ear,’ this village is formed by the ear-shaped
confluence of two rivers, the Gangavali and Aghanashini. Adventurous
travellers must be prepared for a bit of cliffscrambling in this coastal
town. Om beach, one of Gokarna’s five famed beaches, takes the shape of
an ‘Om,’ a spiritual symbol. The other beaches, wedged between gigantic
cliffs that protrude like delicate fingers into the sea, are Gokarna,
Kudle, Half Moon, and Paradise. The drive up the winding path that leads
to Gokarna is a scenic delight with rocky mountains and the Western
Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other.
Hotel Facilities :
- Center of the town
- Extensive car parking facility
- Well equipped conference hall
- Separate restaurants for vegetarian and
non-vegetarian food
- Non-vegetarian restaurant with attached Bar
Location :
Gokarna is about 200km north of Mangalore (7 hr by
bus) and 56km southwest of Karwar on the seashore. According to the
Gokarna Purana, “By mere entrance into this Ksetra (holy place). one
becomes liberated from hundreds of sins, including even brahma-hatya
(the killing of a Brahmin). Hotel Gokarna International , on the main
road.
Accommodation :
Hotel Gokarna International , on the main road, has modern rooms with
hot water and a nice balcony.
It overlooks a palm tree grove. It is a good place.
This hotel had the first lift in Gokarna.
Room Facilities
- Air-Conditioning
- Balcony
- Television (Color)
- Phone facility
- Bath-tub attachments for deluxe rooms
- 24 hours water supply.