Introduction
Gokarna is said to be the small temple town nestled on the western coast of India in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is famous for its compact beauty as it is stuffed with different temples projecting the historical identity of India, it is loaded with beaches increasing the scenic beauty of the place as the Arabian Sea is on one side and overloaded with Rocky Mountains of the Western Ghats. It is located between the Gangavali and Agnashini rivers along the coastline of the Arabian Sea. It is also known as “Khashi of South India", as it lies in the confluence of the Aghanashini and Gangavalli rivers. Gokarna is abounded by beaches all the way to the Gokarna main beach in the north, Kudle beach towards the west, Om beach, Half moon Beach, Full moon Beach and Belekan beach to the south. The best thing about the Half-moon and Paradise beach is they are located beyond Om beach so boating or trekking is the only way to reach there.
Gokarna is stated to be the religious site and is greatly known for its pilgrimages, getting married on this land is said to be auspicious. It is also having proper connectivity with the other regions of the country. It has all the transport facilities like roadway connectivity can be achieved through the private car, and buses, it is connected through Konkan Railway on the Mumbai to Mangalore or Goa route and further it also has airway connectivity having Hubli Airport. Arranging a wedding there will not trouble any invite while coming to the destination. Gokarna is an amazingly crafted town with all the attractive locations in it. This location not only fulfills your wish to go for a destination wedding but also provides numerous sites of attraction that could be used for shooting your pre-wedding shoot. The friends and acquaintances attending your marriage can also explore the place and get melting relaxation.
Gokarna being the best site to go for a destination wedding comes up with many questions like arranging the venue of the wedding, the perfect time to get married, and the expenses. Just have a look at our article and you will immediately get the answers to all your queries.
Wedding venues in Gokarna
When you are all fixed on your head to go for a destination wedding in the beautiful land of Gokarna, the first thing to decide is the venue. As all the traditional functions like ashirvadh, mehndi, sangeet, haldi, sadhi, and the reception all depend on the venue of the wedding. Let us have a look at some amazing venues where you can arrange your dream destination wedding.
Sanskruti Resort
Sanskruti Resort is one of the most amazing resorts of Gokarna with enormous space having 20 cottages, 10 rooms having fantasizing valley views outside. It is situated on Om Beach Road and is a 4-star resort with well-equipped facilities, flat TV, air-conditioned room, free Wi-Fi for better connectivity, hot and cold water, coffee maker for coffee addicts, safe-locker, doctor on call facility, and 2 swimming pool which you can use to host a wedding party and even you can go for a pre-wedding shooting in the blue water of the pool. It also provides car service for the pickup from the bus stand or railway station. It has a multi-cuisine restaurant in it with lavish food and a spa for relaxation. It has a banquet hall to host the gala and ample parking space.
Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa
Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa is located in Kudle beach 2 kms from Gokarna temple. It has an amazing outlook with the flawless ocean around it. The morning in Kudle Beach View Resort is the best morning view you have ever seen. It provides special facilities like free Wi-Fi for better connectivity, free parking space, a large pool where you can think about your pre-wedding shoot, or a pool party with friends. It also has a coffee shop for coffee addicts, beach view, playground for children, special yoga classes, spa, air-conditioned rooms with walk-in shower, T.V, and coffee maker in the room. It costs 4,800 INR /Night for the well maintained classy rooms of Kudle Beach View Resort.
Om Beach Resort
Om Beach Resort is located near Om beach. The specialty of this beach is that it is shaped like the symbol of Om. It is a great hotel of Gokarna having an eye-soothing ambiance which is enough to dwell your heart and refresh your soul. It has well-furnished air-conditioned rooms with 24-hour room service, the cost is 5,200INR/Night. It provides facilities like a spa, bicycles on rentals to explore such a big mansion, free parking space, and free Wi-Fi is there for high-speed connectivity. It has a bar that has premium quality alcohol for the customers and the venue is pet friendly. Delicious food is also provided in the resort which includes both Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Kahani Paradise
Kahani Paradise is a stunning resort located 2km from the Arabian sea, offers you a beachfront. It has an arousing ambiance and looks like a world-class movie set with all king and queen like décor. The resort provides you all the essential facilities within incomparable prices. It offers you a terrace to host a party, it also has a fascinating pool to think of for a pool party, it has a velvet parking space which is secure enough. It also has a beautiful and colorful garden which can drive you crazy along with the refreshing beachfront for which you ever waited to host your wedding there. It provides you a spa, laundry, cooking classes with surcharge, free Wi-Fi with a high internet connection, air conditioning rooms with classy and comfortable arrangements. It costs 14,000INR/Night to spend in Kahani Paradise which is a paradise on the earth. The venue brings you to true heaven away from the harsh chaos of the city.
Swa Swara Wellness Retreat
Swa Swara Wellness Retreat is a fascinating resort located near the Om beach. It is known for its facilities and mind-boggling ambiance. It has a lush green atmosphere with numerous flora and fauna all around to unwind your soul to feel it to the core. It provides you several facilities including breach front, free Wi-Fi, ample parking space, spa and massage, shuttle for receiving and dropping you to the airport or bus depot, a library for the bookworms, a swimming pool with amazing view and relaxation, it to give the laundry and Ironing service, it has yoga classes and photocopying and business center in the case of any urgency. There is a garden and the beachfront where you can host your dream wedding ceremony. They offer you a relishing meal and it has a decent restaurant and bar with the best quality of alcohol. It cost 64,500INR/Night to stay at SwaSwara Wellness Retreat.
Namaste Samudra Yoga House
Namaste Samudra Yoga House is an extremely beautiful resort with the ocean in its footsteps. It has well-decorated rooms with modernized bathroom facilities. It has a restaurant providing you with delightful Indian, Seafood, and International cuisine. It has a terrace and beautiful gardens with a beach view where you can undoubtedly arrange your marriage as it is the ideal location as you have dreamed of. It too gives you extra facilities like offsite Hiking, yoga classes for fitness addicts, massage at a surcharge, coffee shop, WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge, laundry services, it too gives you Airport shuttle for the pickup and drop facilities. It costs approx. 3000INR/ Night to stay in Namaste Samudra Yoga House which is quite possible in your budget.
There were pieces of information related to the venue which you can choose as you have planned to get married in the alluring land of Gokarna. Now let's have the perfect time which you can choose to get married.
The best time to host a wedding in Gokarna
The wedding in India generally takes place in the months of October-November, January – February, and April – May. But the timing of the wedding is totally dependent on the destination you choose for the wedding. Gokarna is situated in the South Indian region and is accompanied by beaches that have a harsh summer with extreme temperature which ranges from 35-40°C will definitely lose your charm if you think to get married then. The monsoon approaches Gokarna during July- October and the place faces a tremendous rainfall which restricts the beach viewing and the swimming is any sea site, it is generally regarded to be the offseason of Gokarna. The winter is the most beautiful month to visit Gokarna with a pleasant atmosphere and relaxing climatic condition. The temperature range is also 14 °C to 30°C which is very warming to enjoy a wedding on the beachfront. The environment is fascinating and that is the time of the native people of Gokarna for different traditional festivals which you can enjoy along with your friends and acquaintances. This season also offers you different seafood which you can try and offer the guests at your wedding. SO, October to January is the recommended month to arrange your wedding in Gokarna.
Conclusion:
As you have always dreamt of having a destination wedding in your life, Gokarna is the best option with a beating budget. It is away from the rush of the city and contains all the things that you have wished in your wedding. All the information we have collected is only for you to give the best to you for the best day of your life. I Hope you have the best wedding and the best life ahead.
