Karkala Tourism

Karkala Tourism Karkala is a quaint small town with great historic significance and is blessed with several ancient temples. In fact, the town of Karkala itself is believed to have its roots going back to 10th century while under the rule of Alupas. The town also serves as an important religious center for Jains and Hindus and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Changing hand of power several times, it was the Pandya Kings who ruled the town for more than 300 years. Today, the town of Karkala is immersed in a unique and rich culture of various folk arts such as Yakshagana, a night long dance and drama performances. Deriving its name from the word 'karikal' meaning 'black stone' owing to the abundance of black granite in the area, a trip to Karkala is bound to be an unforgettable experience. Download Karkala PDF Guide > What's Great? You get to experience a vast heritage of culture and traditions. What's not so Great? May get a little crowded during festivals. Not very well connected. For Whom This is the ideal destination for those who wish to experience a truly spiritual and cultural vacation.

A treat for the soul and the mind Karkala is a hub for art and culture, traditions and heritage. It consists of several historical monuments and landmarks. It is situated right in the foothills of Western Ghats due to which it has the advantage of offering a great scenic view to the tourists travelling to Karkala. Karkala is incidentally based on the way to many other tourist places like those of Kalasa, Horanadu, Kolluru, Mookambika, etc. A history of the Jain rule can be seen in the past of Karkala. The most famous out of all such places is the immensely tall statue of Lord Bahubali at Shravanbelagola. It was established by Chavundaraya and is fifty-seven feet tall. Karkala holds the celebration of Mahamastabhisheka of the statue of Lord Bahubali. This takes place every twelve years. Karkala is a place of pilgrimage for persons of several religious followings. There also is a presence of ancient art and architecture that represents time dated back to that of the very ancient rulers. Padutirupathi Karkala and St. Lawrence Shrine are some of the very popular landmarks in Karkala. Karkala offers an amazing scenic view. There are also several lakes that can be visited during your stay in Karkala.

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -Start your day by going to see the statue of Lord Bahubali. Next pay a visit to the Yaksha, which is near to the statue. Post lunch, visit the St. Lawrence Church. You can enjoy your evening at the Ramasamudra Lake. Day 2 -Visit the Veeramaruthi Temple and the Chaturmukha Basati. Go to the Matadha Kere in the evening.

Restaurants and Local Food in Karkala Karkala is a major Jain pilgrimage town, recently being increasingly flocked by tourists. You will find many restaurants there serving predominantly traditional Jain and Konkani/Malabari food. Being a pilgrimage, many eating joints serve vegetarian food only, however non-vegetarians need not be disappointed.Some of the famous popular delicacies of the town are Potato Capsicum Upkari and Kulitha saaru with rice. Also do not forget to have tender coconut, with its cooling effect, a specialty of the place. View 3 Restaurants in Karkala >>

Sep-Maris the best time to visit Karkala Karkala is a town with hot summers which may get to the point of being extremely uncomfortable. The temperatures from September to March remain cool and pleasant enough to help you explore the town to its best. However, if you are travelling during the month of February, you can witness two enthusiastic celebrations- Maha Shivratri and Mahamastakaabhiskeka, which is held once in every twelve years, last held in 2014. Weather in Karkala Loading... Karkala in Summer (March - July) Karkala is prone to hot summers due to its location in southern India. Karkala in Monsoon (August - October) The rains are a good time to visit Karkala. It may get a bit hot during the afternoons though. Karkala in Winter (November - February) The winter months are the ideal time to visit Karkala as the weather is pleasant and neither too hot nor too cold. Monthly Weather in Karkala Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 33 February 23 34 March 24 34 April 26 34 May 26 33 June 24 29 July 24 28 August 24 29 September 24 29 October 23 31 November 22 33 December 22 33