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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  India  /  Karnataka  /  Uttara Kannada District  /  Gokarna  /  Shiva Cave

Shiva Cave, Gokarna

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#5 of 6 in Parks in Gokarna
Cave · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Tucked away on a hillside, Shiva Cave is an ancient sacred site called "gogarbha" or "cow's womb" by the local people. Offering views of the surrounding area and the neighboring beach, the small cave remains a home to a population of small bats. Bring a flashlight if you want to explore the cave. Inside you will find a place for meditation with a lingam behind a blue wooden door and under a natural skylight. A visit to Shiva Cave represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Gokarna tour builder to plot your vacation.
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  • By SruthiK56
    This is a small cave temple situated near the Kudle beach. You have to walk down the cave to reach the shrine and the temple is inside the cave. Be careful if bats. It’s a space which is not going to....  more
    This is a small cave temple situated near the Kudle beach. You have to walk down the cave to reach the shrine and the temple is inside the cave. Be careful if bats. It’s a space which is not going to....  more »
  • By Shom_Blr
    Happened to see a small board stuck on the trunk of a tree stating 'Shiva Cave' right opposite the place where we stayed for a day (Kudle Beach View Resort)... once I got into the jungle, I realized.....  more
    Happened to see a small board stuck on the trunk of a tree stating 'Shiva Cave' right opposite the place where we stayed for a day (Kudle Beach View Resort)... once I got into the jungle, I realized.....  more »
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  • By Nikhil Ajarekar
    Excellent place! very calm and great views and surroundings!. One place where even loard shiva would come and meditate!. not at all crowded! Fresh air! a good thrill!
  • By Shravana kumar
    We will get scared if we go alone or only 2.. Dont worry go inside there will the small temple no one will be there.. directions is not convincing
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