Karkala: Is one of the

Karkala is one of the quieter towns of western Karnataka. But it is also home to some of the most impressive sites from medieval history! There are many architectural marvels belonging to Hinduism, Christianity and Jainism. Karkala is definitely worth exploring if you’ve been looking to visit an offbeat place in Karnataka! 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. The town also serves as an important religious centre 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 ... See most popular tourist places to visit in Karkala , top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Karkala , find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Karkala , Karnataka Karkala (Kannada) Karkol (Konkani) Karla (Tulu) is a town and the headquarters of Karkala Taluk in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. Located about 380 km from Bangalore, Karkala is a town of historical importance and a famous pilgrim centre for Jains. it lies near the Western Ghats. Karkala , historically known as Pandyanagari or city of Pandya, was ruled in early 14th century by the chief having name Veera Pandya of Bhairarasa family, hailed from Humcha in Shimoga district. but ...