Mumbai to Gokarna Taxi

For the Mumbai to Gokarna road trip, the route is via NH 48. The route, which is around 700 km long, requires close to 14 to 15 hours of driving.

NH 48 route goes through Pune, Kolhapur, Belgaum and Hubli, which finally connects to your destination town. Each of these towns is adorned with scenic and historical tourist attractions. You can stop and explore a few of the places on the way. 

With Mumbai Drive’s rental car, driven by our professional drivers, it will be hassle free to stopover at any place you wish to. With a chauffeur driven car you will not be exhausted, which allows for a relaxed sightseeing. 

As you cross the city of Pune, you can visit attractions like Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, and Sinhagad Fort. If time permits, stop at Kolhapur to visit Rankala Lake and the New Palace. In Belgaum, Belgaum Fort, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, and Kamal Basti are worth seeing. In Hubli, the must visit stops are Navanagar Garden, ISKCON Shri Krishna Balaram Temple and Unkal Lake. 

You can start your holidays by relaxing amid the serenity of one of the many beaches here. Om beach, Kudle Beach, Half-moon beach, Paradise beach, Mirjan Fort, Baada beach, Nirvana Beach and Belekan beach are the most popular beaches in Gokarna. 

As Gokarna has more than beaches to offer, you can also visit shrines like the Mahabaleshwara Temple, dating back to the 4th century. This temple with classical Dravidian architecture standing beside the Arabian Sea also makes for an enchanting view. Other religious places to visit in Gokarna are the Bhadrakali Temple and Koti Teertham. 

With a private taxi by your side, you can also explore places around Gokarna. The mesmerising beauty of Lalguli Falls deserves to be seen, as does the impressive structure of Mirjan Fort.

Gokarna, being a beach town, has ample water sports. You can try activities like Banana Boat Ride, Parasailing, Bumper Ride, Scuba Diving, Jet skiing, Snorkelling, Dolphin spotting, etc. The terrains of the coastal town are also ideal for trekking, hiking and nature walks. Beach Camping with stargazing is also quite popular here. River rafting in the Dandeli River is another adventure sport that you can try. 

After a long yet comfortable Mumbai to Gokarna road trip, you require a good place to rest. At Mumbai Drive, we have thoroughly researched and then created a list of hotels and resorts for every budget and requirements. In this coastal town of Gokarna you will find choices ranging from budget hotels, 3-5 star hotels, resorts to hostels. 

Some of the popular places to stay in Gokarna are Stone Wood Nature Resort, Kudle Beach View Resort And Spa, Om Beach Resort, Hari Om Gokarna Hotel, Kahani Paradise, Deva Samudra Beach Stay, Balakrishna Nilaya, Savitri Lodge, Prarthana Beach Stay, SwaSwara Wellness Retreat, Rudraksh Retreat, Hope Villa Homestay, Bobs Beach House, Kamath Lodge, Arthigamya Spa & Resort, Sun Kissed Beach Stay, White Elephant Restaurant & Cottages, CGH Earth, Deva Samudra Beach Stay, Hotel Golden Heights, The Godavari Gokarna, Red Earth-Gokarna, Surya Cafe and Stay Sea View. Hostels like Zostel, Trippr – Backpacker Hostel and Hostelife Gokarna are popular among backpackers. 

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For a road trip from Mumbai, the best time to visit Gokarna is from the month of October to March. Winters are pleasant for spending time on the beach and sightseeing. It is better to avoid travelling in monsoon season as Gokarna sees heavy rainfall and the beach-side restaurants and activities are often kept close. 

Having good food and great music is another important aspect of an enjoyable trip. In Gokarna, visit all or one of these places to eat- Namaste Café, Little Paradise Inn, Prema Restaurant, Ganga Café and Cafe 1987. And if you are looking for nightlife by the beach then Chez Christophe and Namaste café are your best options.