Event Name: Kumta - Gokarna Beach Trek

Total Seats: 30

Location: Karnataka

Grade: Medium

Approximate Duration: 5 Hours Walk / Hike each day.

If you want to do something different this time when you set out to enjoy nature, this beach trek is for you! With every step you take, there will be the sound of waves crashing onto colorful rocks, golden sand and breathtaking views with every little hill you climb. Also, did we mention there’s a ferry ride, camping on a beach and sleeping under the stars? Yeah, it’s magical. You might even spot dolphins if you’re lucky! Need we say more?

Major Attractions

Hike through more than 10 pristine beaches along the Arabian Sea coast

Ferry ride across the Aghanashini River

Camp on a beach and sleep under the stars

Enjoy local cuisine especially cooked for you

Bonfire fun & games at night

Witness gorgeous sunset and sunrise by the sea

About Kumta-Gokarna

Situated by the Konkan Railway route, the trail between Kumta and Gokarna connects more than 10 clean and beautiful beaches on the northern tip of Karnataka. Most are untouched by regular tourists and only shelter few shacks for beach lovers. Start the trail at Kumta, walk through Vannali Beach, Kadle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, Half-Moon Beach and Om Beach to name a few. End the trek at Gokarna, which is home to a famous Shiva Temple.

Please Note: This is a two-day trek covering approximately 15 kms in all. Every participant must carry 2 full bottles of water since there may not be shops or water outlets in between stops.

There will be a vehicle to carry luggage like sleeping bags, tents, camping equipment etc. So you need to carry only a day pack for water, food, cap etc. Please divide your luggage in 2 bags accordingly. The bag that is to be left in the vehicle should be locked.

Itinerary

Day 0

09:30 pm Meet the Trikon Team at CST and catch 12133/Mangalore Superfast Express for overnight journey

Day 1

09:00 am Reach Kumta, breakfast near the station

10:00 am Catch a bus to Kumta Beach

10:30 am Start the hike through number of beaches

01:00 pm Packed lunch on the way

06:00 pm Reach Belekan Beach, freshen up, set up camp for the night

09:00 pm Bonfire fun & games

Sleep under the stars in your sleeping bag or you also have the option to use the tents. Please carry sheets to be used in the tent at night if you don’t have a sleeping bag.

Day 2

06:00 am Wake up to the sight of rising sun over the sea, freshen up

08:00 am Enjoy breakfast and chai

08:30 am Start the trek to Gokarna through Paradise , Half-Moon Beach, Om Beach

03:00 pm Reach Gokarna Beach, enjoy lunch at nearby hotel

05:30 pm Proceed towards Gokarna Road Station

06:38 pm Catch 12620/Matsyagandha Express from Gokarna Road Station

Day 3

05:53 am Reach Thane Station

06:35 am Reach LTT Station

Inclusions

Non-AC Sleeper train tickets Mumbai-Kumta and Gokarna-Mumbai

Food- 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Triple / Quadruple Sharing Tented accommodation at Belekan Beach

Local transport at Kumta and Gokarna

Trikon expertise charges

Vehicles to carry your luggage

Exclusions

Food ordered in train journey

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than above mentioned inclusion

5% GST

Things to Carry:-

• 3 ltrs water

• Camera (Optional)

• Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder

• Snacks & Biscuits

• Extra Pair of Clothes

• Clean napkin or small towel

• Cap, sunglasses, scarf, sunscreen etc.

• Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)

• Sleeping bag or bed sheet

• Please carry medicines if you need any

• Hand Sanitizer

• Identity Card