Back in One of My Favorite Places on Earth: Gokarna, India
Join travel enthusiast Gabriel Morris as he returns to the enchanting town of Gokarna, located in northern Karnataka on the stunning Arabian Sea. Known for its serene ambiance and some of the best beaches in India, Gokarna is a hidden gem that captivates the hearts of travelers from around the world.
In this video, Gabriel immerses himself in the beauty of this small holy town, showcasing its unique blend of spiritual significance and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re drawn to its famous beaches or its rich cultural heritage, Gokarna offers a little something for everyone.
Gabriel uses his signature storytelling style to provide viewers with an authentic glimpse into what makes Gokarna so special. The backdrop of calming music, featuring tracks like “Bansure Raga” and “City of Shiva,” sets the perfect atmosphere for this travel adventure.
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Cmon Gabe… Time to explore new places. This sounds like a broken record.
Hi Gabriel, that festival that was celebrated with the rolling cart is a representation of flying Vimana, which are said to be 6000 years old. India has such an ancient culture that involves technology, medicine, and religion.
You Met up with a guy he sent You the the 2023 garkarna Video by email cause u left early
80 Bucks for taxi is expensive for India 🇮🇳 for London it would be completely normal
I would say Gokarna is also one of my own favorite places on earth
Always excited to hear about your new adventures ❤
Isn't it amazing watching how people live in every corner and nook on the planet!
Hi Gabe: That bird like god you saw is Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu.
– THANK — YOU FOR ALL – YOUR VIDEOS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE shown And said
Today is Friday –thank you Gabriel for all your work Editing. – work – .😁😁😁 BRAVO N THEN SOME. 😁😁😁😁😁Do you have the same problem with cacao? I also can't have any caffeine including chocolate.
I travel all around India with my wifi Jio box, indian sim needed and only works in india but it's fantastic in the most remote places, very strong reception even in Gangotri
I was at that place where you are now number of times – that statue with a beak is Guruda a companion to Vishnu like nandi is for shiva
Behind that small temple is a hidden mineral water spring
Lol 😂 The three C’s chocolate, caffeine, and coffee ☕️!
Gabe, head over to Pondicherry and meet the living legend that is Fiasco Da Gama.
Great travel day Gabriel, you was rewarded, nice one 🙏
Boring…
Good to have these "favorite places on earth" ! Are there any other ones too ? (not countries )
Kudle beach does look like a great place to chill and relax. Love the photos from the Shiva cave, sure there were some new ones I haven’t seen before. Enjoy your time in Gokarna. 😎❤️
Can people pet the cows?
Go to Kerala from here. You look for new experiences all the time and Kerala is amazing. DO NOT MISS IT.
Fab to see you back at Gokarna, Gabe. Is it changing much with more development ? The town looks much the same, lots of interest, temples and the tank. I prefer it to Goa beaches , apart from Agonda, which has building restrictions protecting it, because of the turtles breeding on the beach. 🙏
That interesting diety with wings is called Garuda. The vehicle of lord Vishnu.
Go to Kerala next.. God's Own Country!
Yes it is surprising why Gabe has never been to Kerala, it was my first destination when I went to India some years ago?
As a thumb rule – Taxi rates in India are ballpark INR 12-14/KM, you check the distance on the google maps and and you can get a very good price idea how much it is going to cost. Tolls are not included in this.
Do I recall you once did a similar journey entirely by bus and showed hoe confusing and frustrating it was for a non-native? Few years back…
Who lives in the cave? 😳 Sheeba or the God of the monkeys? 🐒
29:29 my favorite…the pictures from past travels! So exciting to see! I really like how the light shines on you in these. Magical! 😊
No series of buses this time! That bus video last time you travelled from Gokarna to Goa was fun to watch.
Q: Why have you stopped showing the prices of lunch/dinner?
❤❤❤❤hay pineapple lump don't eat all that potato. Cmon boys. Let's get going. Darling. I'm on holiday. Let's say 5 months. Have been sleeping in my own siva cave. Drapes drawn-out okay baby 🎉 I'll keep in touch. More time on hols.
This brought back so much memories. Have been there few times back in the day. So lovely to see that not too much have changed in 20 years. Hope to go back there one day.
Nice video Gabe, Safe travels big fella in India 🙂
WiFi is so important now and so many Travelers rely on it but when I started traveling in 1971 we had our lonely planet books, we walked from.bus station to our GH, but now it completely different. At the GH all the travelers were talking about where to go, where to stay, where to eat but nowadays in the common area of the fh it is complete silence as everybody on their cellphone. I am an old guy now and the young guys don't want to speak to you. I remember some years ago a girl in a GH in Thailand who had been in the country for 5 days saying the Thais are like this, like that. I said it is not true. What do you know she said to me. I told her I lived here for 2 years and traveled extensively for several years but she still insisted she knew everything.
Hi Gabriel high roller traveler , the deity with wings and beak like nose is The Garuda , the bird vehicle of Lord Vishnu , have a good one .
Why dont you ever take the train from near agonda to gokarna
Thats pretty easy
Strange you prefer kudle to ohm
Which is at least in the evenings or was the last yrs still a retreat of the elder freaks
Gokarna looked peaceful and full of Hindu tradition, and the beach hostels and the slow pace of the town were what made it feel so appealing.
Out of principle you should never pay inflated scam prices!!!
Try using uber it wil b cheap
Lots of Suzuki cars in Gokarna.