Thankfully we were able to get food last night on our arrival from Udupi. However breakfast of fresh and well prepared Idli, sambhar and chutney convinced my big heart to forgive the hotel for last night shocker. Now we had a full day reserved for this small town of Gokarna known for its beaches and temples. Gokarna meaning cow’s ear
is a sacred pilgrimage town noted for Mahabaleshwar Shiva temple. But we were
there for some offbeat experiences as well.
With pristine beaches and acclaimed temples, Gokarna is quickly coming
as an alternate to Goa for beach lovers and those seeking salvation or
relaxation. One can hire a bike/ scooter to go around Gokarna. (But please
check the condition of vehicle, as rental agencies do not focus on servicing and the rented vehicle may
end up spoiling your plans).
We opted for a scooter and started to Vibhuti waterfalls (42 km. from
Gokarna). Once you have come out of Gokarna town, though the road though is
good condition, but is quite deserted and only a few travelers will come your
way. But in between you will get lot of spots for taking pictures as the road
is blessed with amazing natural beauty.
It took us around 50 minutes to reach the entry spot, from where a 30
minutes trek was in the way to take us to the Vibhuti waterfalls. That is how I started the trek, with my kid!
