{"id":33291,"date":"2023-05-31T19:50:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T14:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/?p=33291"},"modified":"2023-05-31T19:50:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T14:20:54","slug":"a-photo-story-from-gokarna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/31\/a-photo-story-from-gokarna\/","title":{"rendered":"A Photo Story from Gokarna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It was 2015 and I had randomly booked myself on a Jaipur to Ernakulam train and after spending a week or so enjoying the charms of monsoon in Goa<\/a> decided to catch a bus to Karwar. From Panjim bus stand, it was surprisingly easy to find a KSRTC bus and it hardly took 2 and a half hours to reach Karwar bus stand. After hanging around in Karwar, observing the flower sellers and enjoying a quick bite at one of the numerous Iyengar bakeries in town, it was time to catch a bus from Karwar to Gokarna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deserted beach in Gokarna in the monsoon. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The distance between Karwar to Gokarna is 61 kms and it took almost 2 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sea in Gokarna is said to be quite dangerous to venture into. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In Gokarna, it was a lucky day to hitch a ride and get dropped somewhere close to Om Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surreal, cloudy afternoon to stroll on a beach in Gokarna. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most popular caf\u00e9s in Gokarna : Of course I didn’t eat here! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rocky beach in Gokarna, perhaps the Namaste beach. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Banana buns at one of the Udupi eateries in town; must have been Hotel Mahabaleshwar. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After a day or so trying to blend in to see or experience the so called hippie vibe of Gokarna, it seemed just natural to explore the town and perhaps live like a local. The food scene of Gokarna is quite legendary! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Staying in an old style lodge! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gokarna has an infectious temple vibe with multiple temples in town. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Street art in Gokarna. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the days in Gokarna were spent just ambling around, eating satisfying meals at small eateries and relishing the essence of doing nothing and feeling great about it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beautiful entrance to a house in Gokarna. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cute moment on the way to the temple. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Evening at Gokarna beach. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yes! These menu rates Maitreyee Juice Centre in Gokarna are true from 2015. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Red bananas : I miss local travel in South India as I type this. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lunch thali or rice plate as they are called in Karnataka : at Pai Restaurant, Gokarna. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fluffy idlis at Dattaprasad Tiffin Centre; super cool eatery in Gokarna. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Street art at Gokarna bus stand. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Swaying palms saying goodbye. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The red soil of Karnataka brings nostalgia to my mind. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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It was 2015 and I had randomly booked myself on a Jaipur to Ernakulam train and after spending a week or so enjoying the charms of monsoon in Goa decided to catch a bus to Karwar. 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