It lies near the foothills of the Western Ghats, Karkala has a number of natural and historical landmarks, and is a major tourist and transit destination due to its strategic location along the way to Hebri, Sringeri, Kalasa, Horanadu, Udupi, Kollur, Subrahmanya and Dharmasthala.

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Karkala is a quaint town in the Udupi district of Karnataka. With great historical significance, it is blessed with several ancient temples and Jain Basadis. Deriving its name from the word 'Karikal' meaning 'black stone' it has an abundance of black granite in the area.

Karkala is a small town about 60 km from Mangalore. It was a major center for Jainism during the Maurya and Vijaynagar empire and still holds remains of the architecture of that period in the form of Chaturmukha Baskadi and Bahubali statue.

Nov 28, 2024 · Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, the place abounds with Jain temples, Hindu temples, mosques, churches and lakes. Here's a guide to what you should see and where you should go in Karkala, a uniquely offbeat location that is …

Jan 5, 2025 · Karkala, located in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India, is known for its rich historical, religious, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the prominent historical places you can visit in Karkala:

Aug 8, 2024 · Karkala is a small town about 60 km from Mangalore. It is famous for Gomateshwara statue the theerthankara of Jain community. It is also famous for the Venkatramana temple which is famous as Paduthirupathi. Its main population is …

Jan 5, 2021 · This guide contains details on what to see in Karkala and where to stay, where to eat, getting around in Karkala and so much more! We’ve also put together the ideal itinerary for Karkala if you are spending a day exploring the city and its surroundings.

Karkala is a historical town and is best known for the 42 feet tall statue of Bahubali (Gomateshwara) carved out of a single block of granite rock.