The coast & its temples · Temple town and quiet beaches
Gokarna group trip guide
Gokarna: Temple town and quiet beaches in The coast & its temples, Karnataka. From Hubballi-Dharwad it is 146 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Hubballi-Dharwad costs ₹8,600–10,600 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Hubballi-Dharwad
- 146 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Hubballi-Dharwad
- ₹8,600–10,600 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Goa (GOI) or Hubballi (HBX)
Gokarna in Uttara Kannada is a pilgrim town around the Mahabaleshwar (Shiva) temple, and Mahashivaratri is its great festival.
South of the town lie Kudle, Om, Half Moon and Paradise beaches, linked by a coastal trail.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Gokarna from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Gokarna
₹29,000–35,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 484 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A relaxed beach weekend for friends and college groups, or a temple stop for pilgrims.
Beaches & the seaTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Gokarna
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 484 km | 10–11 h | Route: Bengaluru to Gokarna |
| Mysuru | 480 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 230 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 146 km | 3–4 h | – |
Group fares from Hubballi-Dharwad
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,900–7,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,300–9,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,600–10,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹10,000–12,700 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹19,100–25,800 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Friends, College groups, Pilgrims.
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Circuits that include Gokarna
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Goa (GOI) or Hubballi (HBX).
- Nearest railway station: Gokarna Road or Kumta.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Gokarna
Approved operators who take groups to Gokarna. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
484 km by road from Gokarna
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Gokarna
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Gokarna
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Hubballi-Dharwad-inda Gokarna-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Gokarna from Hubballi-Dharwad?)
146 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Gokarna-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Gokarna cost?)
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad (146 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,600–10,600, 40–49 seater bus ₹19,100–25,800. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Gokarna cost?
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,900–7,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,300–9,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,600–10,600; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹10,000–12,700; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹19,100–25,800. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Gokarna?
1–2 days. With the drive from Hubballi-Dharwad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A relaxed beach weekend for friends and college groups, or a temple stop for pilgrims.
When is the best time to visit Gokarna?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Gokarna from abroad?
Nearest airport: Goa (GOI) or Hubballi (HBX). Nearest railway station: Gokarna Road or Kumta. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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