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Goa to Hampi Backpacker Trail.
The legendary backpacker route connecting Goa's beaches to Hampi's boulders via Gokarna. Three completely different vibes in 4 days.
Goa to Hampi Backpacker Trail
The legendary backpacker route connecting Goa's beaches to Hampi's boulders via Gokarna. Three completely different vibes in 4 days.
Highlights
Logistics
Goa to Gokarna: 150km (4hr). Gokarna to Hampi: 300km (7hr or overnight bus). Can also take train Goa-Kumta + bus to Gokarna.
Day by Day
Morning departure from Goa. Arrive Gokarna. Afternoon beach trek: Om Beach → Half Moon → Paradise.
Mahabaleshwar Temple morning. Kudle Beach. Optional: Yana Rocks side trip. Evening Namaste Cafe.
Long drive/bus across Karnataka. Arrive Hampi evening. Sunset at Hemakuta Hill.
Vittala Temple sunrise. Royal Enclosure. Coracle ride. Matanga Hill sunset. Depart or extend.
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