Few facts about Uttara Kannada District

- Uttara Kannada District has 89% forest and 11 Taluks
- Asia's largest Indian Navy base located near Karwar near district headquarters.

- Uttara kannada has couple of islands; Netrani, Basavarajadurga and Kurmgad are well known

- It has 20 beaches in 140 KM coastal stretch 

- Tilmati beach near Ankola has black sand this one of the top 10 black sand beaches in the world.

- The National Highway NH 66 is being rebuilt and soon 6 lane road would be in place

Places Stay near Gokarna, Murdeshwar, Yana

Kinara Stay ★★★★☆

This is a newly buit, well managed property and proximate to many of the tourist attractions. You would be staying near to Yana, Gokarna and Murdeshwar each of these places would need 1 day each to explore. Food quality they serve is good and cleanliness is well maintained. 200 Meters from the National highway and its easy to drive or get down at nearby bus station. They have pick up and travel facility.
 

Bidaara ★★☆☆☆

Its in the remote location and 30 KM from the National Highway. If you are traveling by bus or tran, it would be 30 KM from nearest point. Not sure about the quality they serve as they have mixed opinion online. 

 

Go Green ★★☆☆☆

They are located right on the National Highway but they dont serve food. They get it from nearby hotel. Since you are staying right in front of the National Highway, its noisy at times. This is 12 year old property surrounded by back water.

 

Stay @ Matthuga ★★★☆☆

If you are visiting Jog Falls, this is the right place to stay for 1 day. If you are planning to cover Murdeshwar, Yana and Gokarna, Matthuga is too far from these places. They have mixed opinion on their service. We could not book the property for day as nobody attended our calls.

Serinity Beach Resort ★★☆☆☆
This is a seasonal temporary cottage. Cottage made of clothes. If you are travelling with a family I don't recommend this place. However their charges are very low. Too far from Murdeshwar.

Suragi ★★★☆☆
Its a 4 BHK home and privacy is the issue. Owners come with too many restrictions on your stay and not recommended for partying bachelors.

Panduranga International Hotel Kumta ★☆☆☆☆

Its right on the National Highway and doesn't leave you a good feeling while you are staying there. This hotel has all the basic necessities and not sure how "International" suits for this property.
 

Best Time to visit Gokarna, Murdeshwar and Yana in Uttara Kannada District

January, February & March

During this period its ideal to visit beach side tourist attractions. Weather would be pleasant. Those who are not used to humidity, may find it hot.

April & May

Usually places in Uttara Kannada gets hotter after march 2nd week and it continues till 1st week of June. Make sure that you stay in AC hotel, resort or a home stay. 

June, July, August & September

June 1st week onwards, monsoon starts and you would experience real rain. It pours heavily and one cannot step out without an umbrella. All the falls would flowing full. Jog Falls, Dudhsagar Falls, Unchalli Falls, Magod Falls are to name a few.

October, November & December

During these 3 months, you would experience most suitable weather to visit various places in Uttara Kannada District. You would miss couple of water falls but enjoy beaches and historical monuments towards the coastal side.

We Chose to travel Uttara Kannada against other few beach places

Myself and my 4 friends are frequent travellers and visited most of the beach destinations and travel spots in and around Uttara Kannada. Uttara Kannada district could be visited anytime during 12 months for various reasons. However I have tried exploring few facts based on my experience and my other friends experience.

I have covered best places to stay while traveling in Uttara Kannada while exploring various tourist spots etc. 

Some of the pics..