Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple
Home of the Atmalinga, and one of the most sacred Shiva kshetras on the west coast. Pilgrims bathe in the sea at Koti Teertha befor…
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Udupi to Gokarna by Car or Tempo Traveller
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple and beaches · 178 km · about 4 hours 15 minutes one way · chauffeur-driven
How far is Gokarna from Udupi?
Gokarna is 178 km from Udupi — about 4 hours 15 minutes on NH-66. Best done as an overnight rather than a day trip, and usually combined with Murudeshwar.
- Distance
- 178 km one way
- Drive time
- 4 hours 15 minutes
- Destination
- Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple and beaches
- Suggested vehicle
- Toyota Innova Crysta
- Driver
- Included — we do not offer self-drive
Why people make this trip
The Atmalinga at Mahabaleshwar Temple is among the most sacred Shiva shrines on the west coast, and Om and Kudle beaches are a short drive beyond the town. Pilgrims and beach travellers want quite different days here, so tell us which you are and we will plan accordingly.
What the road is like
A straight run up NH-66 through Kundapura, Bhatkal, Honnavar and Kumta. The Sharavathi bridge at Honnavar and the Aghanashini crossing at Kumta are both worth slowing down for.
Worth stopping for on the way
- Murudeshwar
- Idagunji Mahaganapathi Temple
- Apsarakonda Falls
- Mirjan Fort
One thing worth knowing
Gokarna town has narrow lanes and restricted parking near the temple. Our drivers know where to drop you and where to wait — do not plan on parking the Urbania near the main gate.
Which vehicle suits this route
For most groups on this route we suggest the Toyota Innova Crysta — the car every coastal driver trusts on a long day. Every vehicle in the fleet is available for this trip, though: 4 cars from the Glanza up to the Innova Crysta, and the 11+1 and Force Urbania 16+1 tempo travellers for a group. Tell us your headcount and we will tell you honestly what travels best.
What a quote includes
Vehicle, driver, driver bata and fuel. Toll, parking and any permit charges are billed at actuals. We do not publish rates because they depend on the vehicle, the number of days and whether the trip is one way or return — call +91 94492 30083 or send the form and you will have a firm all-inclusive figure the same day.
Vehicles for Udupi to Gokarna
| Vehicle | Capacity | Suits this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Udupi to Gokarna by Force Urbania 16+1 | 16+1 seater | Joint-family temple circuits, sangha yatras and corporate outstation trips |
| Udupi to Gokarna by Tempo Traveller 11+1 | 11+1 seater | Groups of eight to eleven on temple circuits and picnic trips |
| Udupi to Gokarna by Toyota Innova Crysta | 6+1 seater | Family temple tours, Kollur and Dharmasthala day trips, airport runs |
| Udupi to Gokarna by Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 6+1 seater | Day trips around Udupi, Karkala and Malpe with a small family |
| Udupi to Gokarna by Toyota Etios | 4+1 seater | Mangaluru airport transfers and two-to-four passenger temple visits |
| Udupi to Gokarna by Toyota Glanza | 4+1 seater | Couples, local Udupi sightseeing and short station or airport hops |
Every vehicle is chauffeur-driven and quoted per trip — we do not publish rates.
Udupi to Gokarna — common questions
178 km, about four hours and fifteen minutes via NH-66.
Physically yes, but it means six and a half hours of driving for a few hours on the ground. We recommend one night — it turns a rushed day into a proper trip.
Book Udupi to Gokarna
Tell us the dates and the route. We reply with an all-inclusive figure — driver, fuel and taxes included.
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Other popular routes
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Udupi to Mangalore | 60 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Udupi to Manipal | 6 km | 15 minutes |
| Udupi to Karkala | 38 km | 1 hour |
| Udupi to Kundapura | 36 km | 50 minutes |
| Udupi to Kateel | 50 km | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Udupi to Moodbidri | 55 km | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Udupi to Mulki | 35 km | 50 minutes |
| Udupi to Byndoor | 75 km | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Udupi to Kapu | 14 km | 25 minutes |
| Udupi to Padubidri | 22 km | 35 minutes |
| Udupi to Brahmavar | 13 km | 20 minutes |
| Udupi to Nitte | 45 km | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Udupi to Kollur | 78 km | 2 hours |
| Udupi to Dharmasthala | 102 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Udupi to Kukke Subrahmanya | 140 km | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Udupi to Murudeshwar | 96 km | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Udupi to Mangalore Airport | 60 km | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Udupi to Sringeri | 95 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Udupi to Horanadu | 120 km | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Udupi to Agumbe | 55 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Udupi to Jog Falls | 145 km | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Udupi to Gokarna — shall we quote it?
Send us the date and how many are travelling. All-inclusive figure the same day, with a driver who has done this road hundreds of times.