Goa to gokarna
Detailed itinerary
Goa to Gokarna
Gokarna means cow's ear. It is believed that lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow (Prithvi, the Mother Earth) here. It is at the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers Gangavalli and Aghanashini. Gokarna has much to offer than just being a hindu pilgrimage village or paradise for solo travellers.
With its clear waters and picturesque landscapes, gokarna can be a great destination for cyclists. We will also be riding to Yana caves and Vibhuti waterfalls.
Dates : 20-23 Aug 2025
Places of Attraction : south Goa, offbeat route, clean beaches, gokarna temples, yana caves, and many waterfalls
Distance : 200 km
Difficulty : Moderate
Reporting at : Cotigao, south Goa (venue location will be shared)
How to Reach:
Train Journey :
From Mumbai/Pune :-
Goa express from Pune, Vande Bharat from Mumbai (many options available) or Bus.
From any other region :-
Goa is a very popular destination and has good connectivity all over India. It wont be difficult finding a train/Bus/flight to Goa from your state.
Ride Type : Partial Support
We tend to bring this new concept of partially supported ride where we would provide necessary logistic and backup vehicle support, rental cycles and a guide on cycle for the expedition. Some initial assistance related to route and stay, food will be provided by our team, but participant riders can choose to drop in for planning. Of course there will be our backup vehicle following the riders with spare cycles in case of breakdown and required tools.
Itinerary (Day wise schedule) :
Participants will gather at Cotigao(hotel address will be shared). This will be the start point of our 4 day ride.
In short
Goa to Gokarna cycling
Ride Type - Partial support
Dates - 20 - 23 Aug 2025
Duration : 4 days n 4 nights
Distance : 200 km
Difficulty : Moderate
Meeting point : Cotigao, South Goa
Category : Multi day biking tour
Fee : - 10000/-
Batch size : 8-10
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Meetup at Cotigao (20km)
Today will be a check-in day where riders can reach the venue by lunch time. Take some rest, get acclimatised with the nature and to know your ride mates. Evening we plan for a short ride to the beach for sunset at Palolem.
Day 2: Ankola (70 km)
Today will be a long day of riding. Instead of taking the normal highway route, we will be riding through the cotigao forest and enter Karnataka through a jungle checkpost. Post few kms we join the karwar highway. For few kms we will continue on the highway to end our ride at a peaceful town of Ankola.
Day 3: Gokarna (30 km)
Today we will be starting our ride by catching a ferry to cross the river at Gangavalli. Post ferry it is going to be a flat section with very little inclines. We visit some pristine beaches of Gokarna, the famous Mahabaleshwar temple and end our ride at a homestay to enjoy the local cuisine.
Day 4: Yana caves(50 km)
The last day of the expedition is again going to be a busy day where we will be visiting the Mirjan fort, the Vibhuti falls and the famous Yana caves. But today will be a one way ride and we will plan to return to the homestay in local vehicle.
Cost
COST : 10000 /-
Cycle is not included in the above cost. If you wish to hire a bike, we can provide you at an extra cost of 3000/-. It will be either an MTB or hybrid
We suggest to get your own bike as you would be more comfortable riding it.
COST INCLUDES:
- A trained guide on a cycle along the route along with necessary repair kit etc
- A support vehicle all along the route, which would take care of your luggage
- Extra bicycles as backup in case you have a breakdown.
- A custom designed Event T-Shirt for all riders.
- Transfer of bicycles from yana caves to homestay
- All entry tickets wherever applicable
- Rider transport in local vehicle from Yana caves to homestay
COST EXCLUDES:
1. Transport costs to Goa and back home from Gokarna.
2. Cycle and helmet. Cycle can be made available on rent.
3. All Accommodations and meals will be at actuals
2. Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, tips to driver, personal food orders etc.
3. Any kind of cost needed for major repairs and spares to repair a personal cycle in case of break down.
4. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
5. Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of Pedal Thirst Adventures and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bad weather conditions, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which Pedal thirst adventures and its associates do not have any control.
6. Items not specified above in ‘Cost Includes’.
Things to Carry :
- Sports shoes during cycling and sandals/floaters with good grip while at campsite
- 1 lit water bottle(compulsory), 3/4ths or shorts or track bottoms, Cap, sunglasses
- Personal medication requirements if any.
- Hygienic requirements
- Cycling lights(front and rear), ID proof, power bank, camera(optional)
- Cycling Jersey or Any Dry Fit T-Shirt or Cotton T-Shirts - 2
- Cycling Shorts - 2
- Riders carrying own cycle should bring 1 extra tube, brake pads if not in good condition and helmet.
- Track Pant (Preferably Quick Dry) - 2
- T-shirt - 2
- Rain wear while riding, warm wear while at campsite.
- Undergarments
- Riding Glove - 1 Pair
- Sweat Band or Bandana
- Cotton Socks - (3 pairs)
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF–50 or above), lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toilet roll, cold cream, small towel, Cup for tea/coffee.
- Anti-rash cream or powder to avoid any rash near groin area from cycling. Anti-fungal cream: Carry an antifungal cream if you are sensitive to sweating and prone to skin irritations around genitals or groin area.
SPECIAL NOTES
- Your luggage would be carried in the support vehicle. Keep all clothes and electric items in platic bags to avoid getting wet in support vehicle.
- A trail guide would be with us throughout the journey
- It is mandatory for all participants to wear helmets on the ride.
- On this arduous cycle trip delays and detours are possible on account of landslides, road blocks and weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trip as per the schedule; make sure that you would be comfortable. But in such rare situations we could have to compromise on the accommodation that we have booked and adjust to these situations there. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.
- The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond our control some spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide would be final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.
- The distances mentioned in the above itinerary are to the best of our knowledge & information. Some minor variations would be expected.
- The cost mentioned above is for India citizen.
Cancellation:Tour Cancellation charges are applicable on actual full tour price
Before 30 days – Full Refund.
Between 30 – 20 days - 80% of the tour cost will be refunded.
Between 20 – 10 days - 50% of the tour cost will be refunded
Less than 10 days 0% - No refund.
Payment: You can pay 5000 as non-refundable deposit for your registration. Remaining can be paid 10 days prior to the expedition. Else you can pay the entire amount through our online registration link. Cancellation policy is applicable only if entire amount is paid while booking for the tour.
ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying in jungle camps with clean rooms and hygienic washrooms. Participants would be required to share with 1 or 2 other participants, based on the size of the swiss Tent at each stay. If it is a dormitory, it will be shared among 10-15 riders. Men and women will be accommodated separately. Electricity and hot water would be available depending on electricity. Mobile network is not gauranteed in such locations. Only BSNL/Jio might have some calling network
FOOD:We would have local food along the way to immerse ourselves in the unique and famous local cuisines - such as south Indian and Goan. Meals provided by us would be vegetarian/non-veg fixed menu. You can order for extra items apart from the fixed menu by paying the difference on spot. Sometimes during the cycling expedition we might have to serve either packed breakfast / lunch. Please carry lunch box for the same.
MEDICAL AND FIRST AID:This cycle expedition is in a relatively remote region, where advanced, professional medical help may not be available as easily as it is in cities. It would be the participant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is in good health, physically and mentally both. It would be advisable to speak to your physician if you are unsure of your fitness levels. In case you have an existing medical condition or disability you must inform us before booking with us. In case of any health problem that you might face on the trip, it would be advisable to speak to your tour leader. The tour leader would be equipped to give only first aid to participants. Any expense incurred by us for any medical emergency / for evacuation for any reason, the expenses for the same would be borne by the concerned participant.
Talk with lead :9028280766 - Saideep Dhondge