Gokarna Tour Package from Indore (3 Days)
3-day Gokarna tour from Indore: Kumta and Gokarna. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,450 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 30°C
October in Gokarna
Description
3-day Gokarna tour from Indore: Kumta and Gokarna. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,450 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Mahabaleshwar Temple, Maha Ganapati Temple, Gokarna Main Beach and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Itsy Hotels Sands & Serenity, Gokarna. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Gokarna
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 22°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Indore to Gokarna
Reach Kumta by train from Indore, where our driver meets you. Drive from Kumta to Gokarna (about 32 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Gokarna. Visit the Mahabaleshwar temple, which holds the Atmalinga that Ravana is said to have set down here; men must remove their shirts and wear a dhoti or veshti inside. Visit the Maha Ganapati temple next door and the Kotitirtha tank, then walk down to Gokarna Main Beach for sunset. Overnight stay in Gokarna.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Indore to Kumta
1128 km · ~24h 34m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Indore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 752Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 902Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1052Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KumtaKumta, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Indore to Kumta
1128 km · ~25h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Indore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Indore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km
~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Change buses at a major city (around km 564)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kumta. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kumta
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km
~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Arrive in Kumta
Kumta, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Indore to Kumta
Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Kumta for Kumta.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 24h 23m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 25h 11m in total
Change trains at Bajrangarh — about 40m wait
1 change · 28h in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 6h 13m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kumta to Gokarna
32 km · ~38m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kumta
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
32 km · 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GokarnaGokarna, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kumta to Gokarna
32 km · ~43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kumta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumta → Gokarna
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~32 km
~43m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹140
- Arrive in Gokarna
Gokarna, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kumta to Gokarna
Nearest railway stations: Kumta for Kumta, Gokarna Road for Gokarna.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Mahabaleshwar Temple
The temple of the Atmalinga, one of the seven Muktisthalas of Karnataka.
- 2
Maha Ganapati Temple
The temple of the boy Ganesha who tricked Ravana into setting the linga down.
- 3
Gokarna Main Beach
The town beach in front of the temples, busy at sunset.
The beaches of Gokarna
Spend the day on the beaches south of town. Drive to Kudle Beach, then walk the cliff trail over the headland to Om Beach, named for its shape. From Om, a boat or a longer walk takes you to Half Moon and Paradise beaches. Wear good shoes for the rocky trail, carry water, and swim only where the locals do; the currents can be strong. Overnight stay in Gokarna.
- 1
Kudle Beach
A long curving beach below the cliffs with small cafés.
- 2
Om Beach
Two crescent bays joined like the Om symbol, with boat rides and water sports.
- 3
Half Moon and Paradise beaches
Small secluded coves reached by boat or by the cliff trail.
Mirjan Fort and back to Indore
On the way out, stop at Mirjan Fort, a moss-covered 16th-century fort with moats and laterite walls, on the Aghanashini river near Kumta. Drive from Gokarna to Kumta (about 32 km, 30 min). Board the train from Kumta back to Indore (about 1,128 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Gokarna to Kumta
32 km · ~38m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Gokarna
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
32 km · 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KumtaKumta, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Gokarna to Kumta
32 km · ~43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gokarna
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gokarna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gokarna → Kumta
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~32 km
~43m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹140
- Arrive in Kumta
Kumta, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gokarna to Kumta
Nearest railway stations: Gokarna Road for Gokarna, Kumta for Kumta.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kumta to Indore
1128 km · ~24h 34m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumta
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 752Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 902Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1052Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in IndoreIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kumta to Indore
1128 km · ~25h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kumta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumta → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km
~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Change buses at a major city (around km 564)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Indore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Indore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km
~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Arrive in Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kumta to Indore
Nearest railway stations: Kumta for Kumta, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 24h 25m in total
Change trains at Berawanya — about 42m wait
1 change · 24h 55m in total
Change trains at Amargarh — about 40m wait
1 change · 25h 26m in total
Change trains at Udvada — about 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Mirjan Fort
A laterite fort with moats and watchtowers, overgrown with greenery after the rains.
- 2
Leave for Indore.
Tour Overview
Gokarna is two places in one: an old temple town holding the Atmalinga of Lord Shiva, and a string of quiet beaches on the coast beyond it, linked by cliff-top trails.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Indore. The route runs Indore → Kumta → Gokarna → Kumta → Indore, about 2,320 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Gokarna Tour from Indore
- Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Maha Ganapati Temple
- Gokarna Main Beach
- Kudle Beach
- Om Beach
- Half Moon and Paradise beaches
- Mirjan Fort
Inclusions in the Gokarna Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Indore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Gokarna Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Gokarna Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Indore → Kumta → Gokarna → Kumta → Indore (about 2,320 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kumta and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Sands & Serenity, Gokarna, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Indore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹36,500 | ₹15,010 | ₹12,710 |
| 33 Persons | ₹30,100 | ₹13,980 | ₹11,680 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹26,620 | ₹12,860 | ₹10,560 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹24,620 | ₹12,350 | ₹10,050 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹21,180 | ₹11,750 | ₹9,450 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Indore the drive is about 1,116 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kumta and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Mahabaleshwar Temple
This ancient temple is the spiritual heart of Gokarna, housing the revered Atmalinga that, according to legend, was set down by Ravana and became fixed in the earth. It is one of the seven sacred Mukti Sthala pilgrimage sites of Karnataka's Hindu tradition, drawing devotees seeking liberation. The temple's sanctum and surrounding precincts reflect centuries of Shaivite worship.
Maha Ganapati Temple
The temple of the boy Ganesha who tricked Ravana into setting the linga down.
Gokarna Main Beach
The town beach in front of the temples, busy at sunset.
Kudle Beach
A small, sheltered cove that is the first of the southern beaches reached from Gokarna town, Kudle Beach offers a tranquil escape with soft golden sand and gentle waves. It is a favourite for those seeking a quieter atmosphere, with a few beach shacks serving simple food and drinks. The beach is accessible via a short trek over the headland from Om Beach or directly from the town.
Om Beach
Named for its distinctive shape that resembles the sacred Hindu symbol 'Om', this beach is one of Gokarna's most iconic natural landmarks. It is formed by two crescent-shaped bays meeting at a rocky headland, creating a unique visual from the cliffs above. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and watching spectacular sunsets.
Half Moon and Paradise beaches
Small secluded coves reached by boat or by the cliff trail.
Mirjan Fort
A laterite fort with moats and watchtowers, overgrown with greenery after the rains.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Indore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Swimwear
- Extra change of clothes
- Flip-flops
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Indore → Kumta → Gokarna → Kumta → Indore (about 2,320 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kumta and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Sands & Serenity, Gokarna, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Indore on day 1 and you are back in Indore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Indore → Kumta → Gokarna → Kumta → Indore. That is about 2,320 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹12,710 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹9,450 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Indore and back. By cab from Indore the drive is about 1,116 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kumta and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
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