Gokak — Travel Guide
Gokak is a taluka headquarters in the Belagavi District of Karnataka state, India. It is located around 70 km from Belagavi at the confluence of two rivers, the Ghataprabha and the Markandeya. Gokak is surrounded on one side by a range of hills, and on the other side by a vast plain of black soil. The river Ghataprabha flows from the north side of the city and cascades down through a cleft of 167 ft, to form Gokak Falls before flowing through the town. Since the colonial era, the a hydroelectric station under the waterfall has been used to power Gokak Mills, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of yarn in India. The river Markandeya, a tributary of the Ghataprabha, dashes down through 43 ft step wise hill plates to form Goduchinamalaki Falls.
The best time to visit October to April.
BY FLIGHT
Instead of Gokak you can a get flight to Sambre Airport on regular basis.
Gokak - 47 km away
BY TRAIN
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Gokak.
Shopping in Gokak is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Gokak to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Gokak means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Gokak is the most important activities among the tourists
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