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Gokarna: a long run to the coast
Bangalore→Gokarna

Gokarna: a long run to the coast

Hours of highway before the road reaches the sea. Quieter than Goa at the other end, which is most of the appeal.

Hours of highway before the road reaches the sea. Quieter than Goa at the other end, which is most of the appeal.

Distance483 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~11 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

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Map of the road from Bangalore to GokarnaMap of the road from Bangalore to Gokarna
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Two-wheeler road from Google Maps. Roads close and change, so check the route on the day you ride.

Ride details

Road typeNH 48
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for3 days
Places to stayEasy to find
Fuel stopsApprox. 40
MechanicsApprox. 35
HospitalsApprox. 25
Mostly smooth

The Bangalore to Gokarna route is mostly good and suitable for motorcycles, with a long, fast highway section through Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere and Haveri.

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