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ID: IN-GA-08

Goa–Gokarna Coast Road

Added on 11 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

An easy coastal ride of about 150 km on NH66: from Panaji through Margao and the quiet south Goa beaches of Canacona, across the Kali river into Karnataka at Karwar, then along the coast past Ankola to the temple town and beaches of Gokarna. Smooth tarmac with short hilly sections, easy fuel and food all the way.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Best from October to March. NH66 carries heavy trucks and buses: ride defensively, and take the small coastal roads in south Goa for a quieter route. Expect heavy rain from June to September.

Mission Logs78 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	W Start Point	0%	2H
2.0 km	SE Continue on track	-1%	2H
4.1 km	S Continue on track	1%	2H
6.1 km	SE Continue on track	6%	2H
8.1 km	S Continue on track	0%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

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15.4991, 73.8282

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 15.4991, 73.8282 @ 7m

Quick Stats

Distance

150.35 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

3m - 160m

Max Elevation

160 m

Max Gradient

8.3%

11.5%

Highlights

Palolem and Galgibaga beaches
Cabo de Rama fort (detour)
Karwar beach
Om Beach, Gokarna
Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+608 m

Total Descent

-602 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

8.0

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.27

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)81%

Moderate (3-8%)17%

Steep (>8%)2%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved94%

Unpaved6%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

94%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 19

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 14.543480

MAX LAT: 15.501273

MIN LON: 73.827897

MAX LON: 74.324570

Point Spacing: 63.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Goa–Gokarna Coast Road

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.