Gokarna & Dandeli

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS & TRAVEL ITEMS

• Original ID proof (Aadhar / PAN / Passport) – mandatory for stay & water activities

• Bus/Train tickets (print or digital)

• Hotel booking confirmation / itinerary details

• Small backpack/day bag (for daily use during sightseeing)

• Power bank & charging cables

• Cash (for small shops, temple donations, activities) & UPI apps
  
  

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR

• Comfortable cotton clothes (3–4 pairs)

• Extra set of clothes specifically for water activities (dry-fit preferred)

• Shorts or quick-dry trousers for river rafting / water rides

• Light jacket or stole (for early morning/evening weather)

• Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes

• Floaters / waterproof sandals (for waterfalls & water activities)

• Innerwear & socks (extra pairs)

• Cap / hat & sunglasses (for sunny weather)

WATERFALL & WATER ACTIVITY GEAR

• Swimwear or quick-dry clothes (avoid heavy cotton)

• Light towel or microfiber towel

• Waterproof pouch or ziplock for phone, money, and documents

• Extra plastic bags (for wet clothes)

• Band-aids / waterproof bandages (small first-aid)
  
  

TEMPLE VISITS – SPECIAL REMINDERS

• Traditional/appropriate clothes for temple darshan (avoid sleeveless or short clothes)

• Small offering items (optional: flowers, coconut, etc.)

• Sanitizer & hand wipes

PERSONAL CARE & HEALTH

• Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo)

• Sunscreen & moisturizer

• Mosquito repellent cream (especially for Dandeli forest area)

• Personal medicines (with prescription if needed)

• Basic first-aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic, pain reliever, ORS)
  
  

OPTIONAL BUT USEFUL

• Camera / GoPro (for water activities & nature shots)

• Foldable raincoat or poncho (if chance of rain)

• Extra batteries / memory card

• Small waterproof backpack (if planning treks to waterfalls)
  
  

TRAVEL TIPS

• Carry less luggage – pack light to make bus travel, temple visits, and activity days easier and more comfortable.

• Carry snacks and a refillable water bottle – some waterfall and forest areas have limited shops.

• Keep one set of clothes and essentials handy in a small bag for Day 1.