Gokarna, Karnataka
Gokarna | |
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From top: View from Gokarna Om Beach, Vibhuthi Falls, Honnavar backwaters, Kudle beach, Gokarna Town, Yana caves | |
Gokarna Location in Karnataka, India Gokarna Gokarna (India) | |
| Coordinates: 14°33′00″N 74°19′00″E / 14.55°N 74.31667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Karavali |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Tehsil | Kumta |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.9 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,851 |
| • Density | 2,370/km2 (6,140/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-47 |
| Website | uttarakannada |
Gokarna is a small temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in southern India,
Gokarna is one of the most popular beach destinations for tourists in India. It is popular with beach trekkers. Yana Caves hosts the second cleanest village in India.