At this point, I’ve just come to terms with the fact that sometimes life interrupts your plans and you must make time for what’s more important. Last year, I took a week off from my corporate life to do the same and visited Gokarna. This vacation rewarded me with some of the best five days of my life, and I do not say this casually. Gokarna is a small temple village located on the coast of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka and its narrow lanes, ancient Shiva temples, spectacular beaches, and best of all-the warm people have my heart. Gokarna and its beaches comprise the ideal sunset treat. A more “chilled-out” version of Goa, Gokarna has the beauty of Goa without the hustle and bustle of it. There are a number of things you can do in Gokarna. Trek from one beach to another, practice yoga by the beach, visit a nearby temple,…