Gokarna is a small temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It primarily attracts religious worshippers thanks to its Mahabaleshwar Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva—it is believed that the earliest Shiva lingam can be found here. Nowadays, the town attracts tourists looking to soak in its low-key, chilled-out beach holiday vibes. In fact, the Gokarna Main Beach was listed as the 78^th best beach in the world. The winter months of September to February are the best time to visit this scenic place.